Lighting makes such a difference with my watercolor sculptures! This is Among the Trees, which I just delivered to the Curb Center at Vanderbilt University for the Art of Healing Show. Since I use natural light for photos, it takes some experimenting to find the right location and the right time of day to get the best image, especially since the light changes so much at different times of the year. You can compare the next 2 photos with the first one and pick your favorite:

It was exciting to hear about some of the many events they have planned in connection with this show, which will run for over a year. It opens on September 17, and you can learn more here: https://www.artofhealingexposition.com/

I had the pleasure of listening to a gifted storyteller this month. While she writes beautifully, and I’m happy to own a copy of Braiding Sweetgrass, the stories really come alive when you hear the author speak the words! The Nashville Public Library has an eAudiobook available, and it’s definitely worth waiting for your turn: