Round Valley Strata

I'm fascinated by the topography of the Contra Costa hills, dipping and soaring, forming a huge ruffled skirt around Mt. Diablo. Tawny grasslands and silvery oaks climb the slopes and mysterious rocky outcroppings hint at ancient layers beneath. If I'm quiet, I can start to feel the landforms flowing through my brush. What a joy to be at this place, on this day.

Acrylic on Ampersand Gessobord Panel, 12" x 9" in a maple floater frame.