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"Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul" ~ Emily Dickinson

I love the endless variety of autumn leaves! Their imperfect and transient beauty speaks to my soul and delights my eyes.

They started as examples for the pastel class. I forget why but I spent time analysing why their references spoke to me. The jay looking over his shoulder, could it be worried? ... about the consequences of its actions? The owl peeking around a corner, could it be anxious? ... about what the future will bring? Perhaps I am projecting. ;) Even though the owl is beautiful and the jay colorful the underlying current is what I think attracted me. I'm forever looking back in self-doubt and ahead in anxious anticipation. Creating art helps me be in THIS moment.

Bowers Inns Roofs & Dens. These pieces are part of a duo show in theSouth Gallery at the Columbia Art League in downtown Columbia. The whole show is on display from January 28 - February 22, 2025.