We packed up in the rain at Curt Gowdy but arrived with the sunshine at Guernsey State Park. I was so grateful to be setting up the Art Yurt in the sun. It was still damp and needed an airing out! Once we got set up Dave and I set off to find inspiration. The light was late afternoon loveliness and I spent the next couple of hours exploring the park and taking reference pictures. I ended up settling on some of the first images I took at Cotton Cove campground. 

How do the trails in Curt Gowdy get named? I don't know who Bonnie is but the trail named for her is quite lovely and just a short walk from the Visitor's Center. I found a good place to set up my chair and supplies just off the pathway. You do need to be aware as you hike around this park because there are small cactuses growing among the rocks and sage. Of course the view I wanted to draw forced me to set up in-between two clumps.  After about an hour, I  completed a small colored pencil drawing in proportion to the box I planned on using for this piece. Just as I was packing up and minding the cactus, a young boy raced up the trail, climbed a boulder, looked out over the valley and exclaimed, " Look, it's so beautiful!" Yes it is and I was feeling blessed to be here.