Dreaming of Venice during this cold winter helps to banish the February blahs! While painting this I remember the hot weather of Italy and this lovely moment spent in the cool shade watching the gondolier drift silently along the canal. Feeling warmer yet?
The Canal, Venice
Gulliver Travels

Gulliver Travels Downtown, 8×10 oil on board
We saw and heard this musician playing on the street in Vancouver. Even this bird caught the rhythm and had to try out a few fancy steps.