Morning on the Missouri River Flood Plain

11x14, acrylic on panel, © 2007
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I went to Little Sioux, Iowa as an overnight security person for Young Women's camp—over 100 girls 12-18. On the drive back the next morning at sunrise the light was so beautiful that everywhere I looked I saw paintings. I had already taken some pictures coming out of the Loess Hills, and when I was on Interstate 29 at 75 mph, I saw this one and could not deny it.

I have also found that I like painting on panels more that canvas. I gesso them myself, and the smooth-toothed texture and firmness of the panel appeals to me.