Silver Fish, 2014 – Michaela Harlow – Pastel on Coldpress, Deckle-Edge Paper, 20″ x 16″

Yesterday was one of those days you just want to bottle up and save forever. The air was cool, the sky was clear blue and low sunlight played beautifully within the forest’s blazing canopy. After spending many hours in my car on Saturday, I decided to stay put and wander the woodland trails near my studio. Like a child, I need to stop at every little brook and puddle and I still return from the forest with pockets full of sticks, leaves and shining stones.

 In the studio, remembering sparkling, silver glints on an overcast October day.

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