Harvest season- A time to "bring in," to harvest what
was planted and explored in Spring and Summer. This fall I had a
painting (inspired by these Spring and Summer painting experiences) shown
here, "Phoenix Vernal Pools" that was shown at the Splash
Education Center juried exhibit located near Sacramento. I enjoyed
exploring and painting these vernal pools which only appear in the Spring and
learning about the Splash Education Center that offers science education
programs to elementary school students in the Sacramento Valley. This
education center, I learned this Spring and summer, provides students opportunities to explore the Mather
vernal pools, wetlands and prairie landscapes located in western Sacramento
County, while learning how to observe, analyze and make comparisons.
I also have another painting, "Road to Kisi Farm" in
another current exhibit this fall at the Gallery 625 in Woodland, CA. The proceeds
of this exhibit and art auction benefit Yolo Arts, and the Yolo Land Trust that
both provide opportunities for classes and experiences for art students of all
ages and their programs also highlight and support the important work of the
Yolo farming and ranching community. My painting and all of the other art
entries, including my husband's photography, can be seen at www.yoloarts.org/programs-and-services/exhibitions
Through the above experiences this Spring and Summer, I have
gained knowledge and a deeper appreciation for the agricultural community and the
biologists at the Splash Education Center, who are not only working and
preserving the landscape but also have developed programs to educate students
on the valuable work they do and the importance of sustaining the landscape.
Wishing
you a warm harvest this autumn!
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