Two Book Reflections

The Friends of the Trempeleau National Wildlife Reserve hold a Plein Air event every June.  There is time to sign up by March 1.

Part of the event involves displaying a dozen local artists at Elmaro Vineyards in the topic of the Reserve.

Jerry and I took a few walks in the early spring to take pictures. Morning light was the first painting from that project. Looking West towards bluffs on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi, the sun caught the water and reflected nicely through dormant golden yellow grasses.

I was trying to simplify the image in order to focus on the reflection.

I heard that a local university student from the American South said that the sun here is broken. On this day we found some ice on the water, so it was brisk. But properly wrapped up like Northerners it was a lovely sight.

It is also a reminder that our seasons are a result of the Earth’s orientation to the sun. Some have worshipped the sun, but it’s better seen as God’s servant to rule the days and seasons by its predetermined relationship to the earth. (Genesis 1)

This is currently on display at River City Gallery, Main Street La Crosse.