Casting Deep

The warmer weather and increasing light are inspiring for me this week! It’s been a long winter, but these are clear signs that spring is on the way. Today, for example, is the Maple Syrup day at the Lee Warner Center near Marine on St. Croix with maple sugaring demonstrations.  We’re a bit farther north than that community, but soon the taps will be running in the big Maple trees in our area.

This week’s painting, Casting Deep, 7” x 12” on 300 lb. Watercolor paper, reminds me of spring and calls the viewer to experience the thrill of standing hip-deep in a cold, fast-running river casting for elusive fish!