Nature Medley One black There's a nostalgia for those

There's a nostalgia for those foggy beach days with crisp winds and washed-up seaweed—a pang of sadness for the dropping leaves and impending winter weather

as depicted in the lower section of the painting

soothing colors of the sea and surrounding coastline

It's pure fun on watercolor paper

Nature Medley One black There's a nostalgia for thoseAcrylic paint, paper, and ink 4 x 6 image (8" x 10" matted and framed behind plexiglass) Nature Medley One is the first of a pair of companion paintings. It is a soothing abstract nature collage painting depicting the serene tones of wood, wool, and leaves. Patterns and textures are all around us. The nubby surface of a knitted sweater and the smooth feel of granite tile are but two examples. I have blended together my favorites in striped vignettes