Who knew that channeling the storm in a 4 year olds eyes is as simple as adding art and nature. Location: Botanical Gardens Berkeley, CA Medium: Pastel on paper Size: 4 x 4 inches

She could see all her lands from here and all was well in the kingdom. Location: Briones State Park, CA Medium: Pastel on Paper Size: 4" x 4"

Nature and time with my family quietly remind me I have much to be thankful for.

Protected by the old oak tree

The rustling of reeds and quite contentment, accompany the colorful end to a fall day. Location: American River Parkway, Sacramento, CA Medium: Pastel on Paper Six: 3 x 3

The house on the hill peered back at them with what seemed like the same curiosity that they looked at it.

It was kind of nature to put out such stunning halloween decorations for our hike this week.

The storm crested the hills like a great wave against the shore. Location: China Camp, CA Medium: Pastel on Paper Size: 3" x 5"

The oak trees stood like a gate, guarding our favorite valley. Location: China Camp, CA. Medium: Pastel on paper Size: 4" x 4"

The normally noisy cat tails, waited quietly for the coming rain.

The storm crested the hills like a great wave against the shore. Location: China Camp, CA Medium: Pastel on Paper Size: 3" x 5"

The gold of fall transforms a plastic tower into a magical kingdom.

They watched as the marsh quietly slipped off the end of the earth. Location: China Camp, CA Medium: pastel on paper Size: 3" x 3"

Through a stately pine frame we could see the lazy hills resting in the afternoon sun. Location: Point Reyes, Ca Medium: Pastel on Paper Size: 4" x 4"

Thank You 750 followers. Thanks for all the reblogs and likes as well. I did this picture as a celebration for passing 500 followers, but 750 is even better.

I’ll be selling a few prints from another project, along with a “making of” sketchbook. Any preference in prints is much appreciated.