There is such beauty in both the sun and water. Everyone is drawn to water no matter our nationality, religion or race; there is a sense of tranquility, refreshment and cleansing being by the water or in the water. How the summer sun hits the surface of the water, almost like walking on water and yet revealing what lies beneath, exposing the beauty of our northern rivers and lakes. Water is truly a life source in so many ways; as an artist there is such tranquility and enjoyment doing paintings of rivers and lakes.