On a whim, I asked one of the family members of my husband if she might have a spare room available that I could use as a studio — her house is rather large for her — and was delighted when she said yes. What a gift. I’m hoping this turns out as positive for her and her family as it is for me. This is the first painting completed there. I’m very glad for the 45-minute commute, because my time there must be dedicated to one purpose only, without distraction, and the drive through the countryside is quieting.

“By the Mown Path,” acrylic on canvas, 36″W x 24″H.