Edge of Town biology I'm seeing subtle environmental changes

I'm seeing subtle environmental changes daily

Carborundum powder

They remind me of the beginning of evolution

and feeling the beat of the music in the marks of my paintbrush

you would find a wealth of "gems" hidden below the surface

Edge of Town biology I'm seeing subtle environmental changesMixed media (acrylic, paper, and graphite) 8" x 8" on cradled birch panel When I was young, I loved riding my bike through the suburban track housing where I lived, over to the edge of town where the apricot orchards and meadows had yet to be bulldozed. This painting depicts that carefree time of exploring my neighborhood. Today, those open spaces are gone as the entire area is fully developed and home to Google's headquarters.