To close off this summer and escape the North Carolina humidity, I ran away, back to the Pacific Northwest for 10 days. No art was created during this period.

I used to bring multiple sketch books, pens, pencils, watercolors, etc. on vacations of past. But now I am of the mind that my creative side needs a break. It needs sleep to recharge. Especially having painted daily for 6 months in a row, it deserved some time off.

I also needed to use my eyes differently. Looking at objects at a distance, instead of 12-24 inches away. It was a great relief to give them a break and just be.

Overnight camping in the Olympic Mountains.

Lake of the Angels in the Olympic Mountains

One full day walking around Seattle and all I got was this photo of the Space Needle…

…and this piece by Jaume Plensa in the Olympic Sculpture Park.