Sending out holiday greeting cards that I illustrated has been a tradition for over 40 years. However, this year I agonized for weeks on whether I should even send out cards. And if I do create artwork for a card, what should I render? A cartoon? No. Something whimsical? No.
The pandemic, the tanking economy, the passing of friends, a loved one battling cancer -- like so many others, 2020 was a rough year for my family.
Ultimately, I decided to go ahead and create a card so my family and I could once again reach out to relations, friends, and business acquaintances with a personal touch. And I looked for my muse where I have so often found inspiration and solace – among the natural beauty and wildlife of the canyons of the West.
Best wishes. May 2021 be one of recovery, hope, love, and beauty for you and yours.
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Know nature. Learn to be still.
