1132. Shimmer

 When the sun hits the leaves of the palms at just the right angle, the brightest bits just seem to glow.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1132-shimmer/979148

1131 No Worries

 I came upon this scene in a kayak on a beautiful summer day at Upper Red Lake in Wisconsin.  It was so peaceful, and for the moment, everything is right with the world.12 x 8".

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1131-no-worries/978728

1130. Up On the Roof

 This is the view from my Chicago roof at that golden time of the day when the sun kisses the windows till they glow.  Drawing it was a challenge.   My roof is a place that brings me joy in all seasons except winter because I have a  large garden there.  I love to dig my hands in the dirt, and watch the plants grow from day to day and to produce vegetables and flowers I am proud of.  

The Drifters sang it best, and this is really how I feel:

When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space…

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1130--up-on-the-roof/978310