State Fair time!

In this neck of the woods, a sure sign that summer is nearly over is the opening of the Minnesota State Fair. For many of us, this 10-day fair always marks the line between summer and fall. And believe it or not several dear children we know (our grandkids) are already back to school! The summer seems to have whooshed by. But I’m looking forward to my favorite time of the year – the days of cooler temps, low humidity and the beautiful changing of colors on the trees.

The big maple tree that we lost in a storm earlier this month will soon be replaced by a newer variety of maple – we picked up two Autumn Blaze maples at the local greenhouse but will wait for cooler temps before planting them in the front yard. 

This week’s painting reminds me of the coming of fall. Morning Mist, 7” x 9” painting on 300 lb. watercolor paper, captures a remote hideaway and the morning fog rising off the valley and lake.