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   A friend just reminded me that today is Earth Day. How fitting, then, that just yesterday “Toward the Sleeping Bear” was purchased by another friend, who has steadfastly dedicated her life to environmental stewardship and clean water conservation.

   This watercolor was painted on location in 2015 and portrays the mouth of the Platte River flowing into Lake Michigan. Having arrived at my chosen vantage point and set up my easel, I stopped, overcome with awe. The dazzling light and incredible clear colors of the two bodies of water were nearly unbearable and I painted with a trembling hand. I felt appreciation for the many citizens whose efforts toward reclaiming and preserving our fresh water resources had made such a scene possible. To them, this artist who loves to paint water will be always grateful.