This is the painting I have been writing about, in progress.  It is in a stage of drying right now, as I like to rest my hand on the painting surface to do small detail work, so need it to be dry.  I am really pleased with it thus far, and am ironically, sort of hesitant to proceed until I have a firm idea of the next step.  It hits me, suddenly, and I am able to envision it as I wish to make it look.

I also am at a low energy level right now: and do NOT want to jump in and not be able to get into the magical zone that I find when all is aligned with my world!

Summer is beautiful in the Black Hills.  We have had an unusually wet and cool summer thus far, so everything is green and lush.  It will dry up quickly in August, most likely.  I do live in a beautiful place, and am thankful for the clean air, the friendly people, and the slower-paced lifestyle we are able to have here.