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On a trip this last Spring to the Nantahala forest, we were hiking up to Wesser Bald. The description touted a fantastic view just off the Appalachian Trail. A bald in name only as it had plenty of trees and bushes around the viewing platform, it did not disappoint. It fulfilled our expectations providing a great view of Fontana Lake and surrounding area. Along the way, I noticed the microcosm of tiny wildflowers on the trail which gave me the inspiration to do this painting. I've included some of the ones of most interest to me. Here is an arrangement of butter cups and violets surrounded by bluets and crowned by wild oats in the midst of wild grasses with a beige background.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Adrienne began training in the arts in general: fine art, music, drama, coming away with a Bachelors degree in music. It’s been a long detour from artist to musician then back again. Beginning with portraiture then animals and landscapes, she explored the possibilities with watercolor and oils before finally settling on acrylics. Her interests have expanded yet again to digital art and even fish prints. It's just plain fun to peel the paper from the fish, revealing a new impression. Whatever the medium, my goal is to bring out the essence of each subject. They all have their own story and I derive great satisfaction from rendering their special characteristics, which are always...