Clouds…

Obscure what was once clear

Release things that burden them

Blanket the cold nights

Shine brightness on what’s to come

Surround us in the divine

SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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Wood Duck painting & photos: FFA & LAPC

Today, I'm sharing a Wood Duck painting I created. I used acrylic paints on mixed…

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