Athens, TX

When Southwestern Watercolor Society had its fall plein-air paint-out in Athens, TX recently, I found some of my favorite subjects.  This is an old factory near downtown.  I was not alone.  About six of us painted this scene.

Nearby I stumbled on the trifecta -- three of my favorite subjects all together: an old building, a RR crossing and a water tower.  On a beautiful, clear fall day, I was one happy painter.

Jewish Prayer

Here's the finished painting that I did for a special Jewish friend.  The prayer is one he says to start each day.  It translates to: "I thank You, living and eternal King, Who has returned my soul into me with compassion -- great is Your faithfulness."  So this posting is also for all of my Jewish friends.