". . . a brush with nature"

“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave behind.” - Native American Proverb 

I thought that my winter wildlife painting, “On the Move”, was the perfect one to pair with one of my favorite Native American Proverbs. Inspired by some of the beautiful creatures that surround my studio here in northeastern Washington State, it depicts how tracks, though often physically fleeting, can still leave lasting impressions upon the hearts and souls of those who are left behind.

Tracks, traces and memories, both good and bad, weave themselves forever into the tapestry of our lives. Long after snow melts, sand is washed away or the land itself has experienced innumerable changing seasons, an indelible impression still remains unseen to the human eye. 

What kind of tracks will you leave behind? Positive ones, I hope.