Spring, really?

If you never lived in the North Country, you can’t really appreciate how we celebrate warm Spring days. Only by living here can you understand how fragile and fleeting are the days of sunshine, warm breezes and the promise of new life. This week, we had three wonderful 55- to 75-degree days – and with Paul’s willing spirit and muscle, we raced outside each day to begin work on a new garden space. But now it’s the weekend and the forecast is for a high of 32 degrees with possible snow accumulation! It’s enough to trigger sinus infections in the strongest of souls! In spite of temperamental weather, though, I continue to gather new plants (there are four roses growing in pots in front of the living room windows) and faithfully bring in at night and set out in the morning the many pots of violets and pansies from the outside decks.

This week’s painting is an ode to summer! Beyond the Dock, 9” x 13” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, reminds us of peaceful, warm days and taking in the beauty just beyond the edge of the dock.