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Spring is a spectacular time in the East Cascade foothills, with blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and trees leafing out in shades of green, and showy, colorful wildflowers.  Sunny, warm days encourage leisurely drives through the foothills and walks to lakeside beaches.

You are invited to join neighbors Maureen and Toni and enjoy the sights they capture with their cameras during this special season!

I love little birds and Spring! With that as inspiration I recently took a delightful online class from The Wild Ink Workshop with an English Artist, Lucia Leyfield, on making little illustrative books (4 1/4”x5 1/2”) with a bird theme.  I learned a “trouser” book format using one sheet of paper to make the base then adding pages with different techniques in watercolor, colored pencil, ink and paint pens to complete the project.

What fun I had creating each page! I hope these pages bring a smile to your face like they do mine.😊

I had met Hans, a salmon troller and Sitka resident, at a party at Paul’s and Toni’s home in Sitka. When I stood next to his docked troller, the Patience, I tried to imagine fishing the North Pacific Ocean in a twenty-five foot boat.  Recently, I mentioned to Paul and Toni that I was looking for photos to accompany Carole’s LETTERS FROM ALASKA that we would be publishing in the NESTER. Paul responded that he had two folders of photos from Hans that I might like to check out. I had no idea what a treat waited for me and that I would have the opportunity to share his stunning photography with you. 

Do take this opportunity to visually experience Southeast Alaska’s outer coast in pictures from a photographer who has fished on the ocean for many years.