blazing bonfire

A welcoming warmth during the cold winter.

power

The electricity was fun to draw. I made a previous drawing of this, but didn't like the energy.

flame

The aura of a candle flame. I have a thing with ribbon-like lines lately.

the four elements

Gouache and ink on watercolor paper.

the bonfire and the big bright moon

New Year's night, the sky was as clear as can be. We were all aglow.

a splarkling new year

That's me with sparklers near the campfire on a very cold, moonlit New Year's night. With plenty of rain this winter, we are finally able to have campfires at home again. It was the perfect way to welcome the new year. And a happy New Year to you, foks !

Blanco River cabin

Bamboo is threatening to overtake this tiny cabin. Bamboo spreads by its voracious roots that are very difficult to control. Sketched at the Rio Bonito River Resort on the Blanco River in Wimberley, Texas.

campfire coffee

"Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above, Don't fence me in.

Let me ride through the wide open country that I love, Don't fence me in.

Let me be by myself in the evenin' breeze

And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees.

Send me off forever but I ask you please,

Don't fence me in."

Cole Porter