Jeez, this makes me nervous. My “mural” (really an outdoor painting) of the great blue heron was installed in my marina today. Nervous because showing my work in public makes me feel exposed and vulnerable. I like it OK — most artists are not hugely enthused about their work — overall I think it’s fine.

I was happy, though, to do this. So many folks here in Barnhill Marina give and give and give — keeping the marina going, the laundry room working (long saga), dealing with legal issues regarding the marina owner who hasn’t paid his property tax and is in the wind, trying to keep our docks safe (another saga). This little contribution made me feel better about my community, as so many folks here are generous and kind and giving.

I’m throwing a little outdoor party in my marina Sunday Mar 16, from 1-4, to celebrate and to introduce my community to my tenant Bonnie, who moves into my floating home in April. Hope you can come and see the painting and give me a hug before I head east to Colorado at the end of March. Reach out to me if you need more info.

4′ x 4′ mural paint on board