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Harvest season- A time to "bring in," to harvest what was planted and explored in Spring and Summer.  This fall I have a painting (inspired by these Spring and Summer painting experiences)  shown above, "Phoenix Vernal Pools" that is being shown at the Splash Education Center juried exhibit located near Sacramento.  I enjoyed exploring and painting these vernal pools which only appear in the Spring and learning about the Splash Education Center that offers science education programs to elementary school students in the Sacramento Valley.  This education center provides students opportunities  to explore the Mather vernal pools, wetlands and prairie landscapes located in western Sacramento County, while learning how to observe, analyze and make comparisons. These are good skills for budding scientists and artists.

I also have another painting, "Road to Kisi Farm" in another current exhibit at the Gallery 625 in Woodland, CA.  The proceeds of this exhibit and art auction benefit Yolo Arts, and the Yolo Land Trust that both provide opportunities for classes and experiences for art students of all ages and their programs also highlight and support the important work of the Yolo farming and ranching community.  My painting and all of the other art entries, including my husband's inspired photography, can be seen at www.yoloarts.org/programs-and-services/exhibitions

Through the above experiences this Spring and Summer, I have gained knowledge and a deep appreciation for the agricultural community and the biologists at the Splash Education Center, who are not only working and preserving the landscape but also have developed programs to educate students on the valuable work they do and the importance of sustaining the landscape.

I hope to share with you other new painting experiences in the coming months from a fall trip to Montana.  In the meantime, I wish you a warm harvest this autumn!