Last week our family spent the afternoon at Discovery Park, a beautiful Seattle park with varied ecosystems. Our walk went through the meadow, along the bluff, through the woods, and down to the beach. It’s a big park and, although it’s very well maintained and accessible, you feel like you’re getting away from the city.

I’ve been so drawn to trees lately, photographing their strong trunks, their branching patterns, and the texture of their bark and grain. I’m feeling these will coming into my work soon. Still figuring out what that is but getting closer.

It always helps me to get out of the studio, breathe the fresh air coming off the Sound, and be surrounded by nature. It’s what inspires and informs my work. But sometimes I get so caught up in “doing,” or worrying that I’m “not doing,” that I forget how important it is to just “be.” And “being” with family is definitely an added benefit.

mysterious and evocative shapes

wood grain texture

a little tree climbing

a new friend we made along the trail