One of our favorite ways to spend a summer afternoon off is to rent a canoe from the nearby state park, and paddle up the small lake. The peace of nature, the calming influence of the water and the adventure of seeing the woods from the water put me in a happy mental space.
Sometimes, I take my nature journal and watercolors, and paint quickly while David paddles me slowly up the lake. Having very little time to complete a scene keeps me from getting precious with my artwork, and I like the result.
Now that we're entering fall, I treasure this little watercolor sketch -- a taste of sunshine and warmth to return to in the coming winter.
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