Vermont this time of year is absolutely stunning. The birds, chirping their spring songs, enliven the atmosphere of simple treasures, country pleasures, farm and farm style remembrances and wishes. My husband and I travelled back east not long ago, for a short trip to be in the area that Wolf Kahn and Emily Mason had lived and painted, an artistic journey of a lifetime. Each day was a gift in all senses, the fresh air, the beautiful surroundings, references to the historical barns and scenes Wolf Kahn so lovingly painted. Being in the space where amazingly beautiful things were created, you have to feel the energy and love and beauty and life and hopes and dreams of those before us. Recreating a painting in a place my favorite artist had been, in current time, feeling the sun and wind and seeing as he saw the lands, nature, the beautiful earth we all share. Interpreting the visual with paint and process and my very own touch, feeling a way to feel that brings us all closer, seeing closely, appreciating intently, all that is in front of and all that was before us, giving us pleasure of perspective and appreciation for the gifts we’ve been given in artist’s work left for us to appreciate and enjoy.