#511 • Carrabassett Valley Trailhead Path

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I was heading down valley when  noticed a riot of yellow to the left over the airport. So I stopped and snapped a few pics. That's the Longfellow Mountain Range in the background. I used to climb Bigelow Mountain every summer to see what kind of shape I was in. It was humbling. 

I haven't painted all summer, so I thought I'd begin with this. Can't climb it anymore, so I figured I'd paint it to maintain a sense of humility.

Carrabassett Valley Trailhead Path • 9.5" x 9.5" framed to 13.5" x 13.5 • $325

#510 • Tumbledown

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Last year at about this time, we took a ride over to Sunday River - hadn't been there for years. I have to say it sure had expanded. The ride up around the mountain and then back to our neck of the woods was beautiful. The views were stunning. And like all of the foothills and mountains in this state, it is always worth a Sunday drive.

We passed by this barn and field in Weld with Tumbledown in the distance. I hadn't hiked up there in decades, but was tempted after this trip. For those who are feeling the way I am now and again these days, this scene reminded me of how the soothing affect of just taking a ride upcountry into the hills and mountains can completely change ones attitude about everything, almost. Take a walk, a hike, a bike ride or whatever. It's way too beautiful out there right now to stay inside.

Tumbledown • 8" x 8" acrylic framed to 10"  10" • $300