Dusk Boardwalk Reflections empty Janis Joplin carved a niche

Janis Joplin carved a niche out for herself as the first queen of rock 'n' roll

Acrylic and hand torn paper and gold foil mixed media piece

Title is from Mary Oliver's poem "Wild Geese"

My goal was to capture the simple yet striking beauty of prickly pear blossoms

A rare foggy morning in Seattle

Dusk Boardwalk Reflections empty Janis Joplin carved a nicheA wooden boardwalk leads to a quiet observation pavilion at the far edge of the Nisqually wetland, where the marsh opens toward the Pacific Ocean. Calm water reflects the warm tones of sunset, while a touch of driftwood in the foreground adds natural texture to the peaceful coastal scene.