This summer was wonderful but Busy. We covered alot of miles ,won some awards and revisited old friends.At the Des Moines Iowa art show we were invited to the great ape Project to see the wonderful work they are doing at their new facility..
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The Great Ape Project
At the Des Moines Iowa art show we were invited to the great ape Project to see the wonderful work they are doing.
The Great Ape Project
Communicating with chimpanzees
This was the 1st opportunity I've had to actually communicate with another species.
Communicating with chimpanzees
Chimpanzee art
It was interesting to see the fluid movements in the chimpanzees artwork.
Chimpanzee art
Big Spring in Missouri
On our way home we stopped to do some hiking in the Ozarks. This was a big spring national Park. Millions of gallons of crystal-clear water flowing out the side of a mountain.
Big Spring in Missouri
Boston Mills art show
1st place in the art division.
Boston Mills art show
Jackson Hole Wyoming
One of our longest trips of the year. Visiting Mountain Trails Gallery in Jackson. Lots of hiking, rafting, and exploring Yellowstone Park
Jackson Hole Wyoming
The beauty of Yellowstone Park.
Besides the beautiful scenery we photographed and sketched several species of wild animals.
The beauty of Yellowstone Park.
Elk were everywhere
Besides elk, we saw bison, mountain goat, bear, and Moose.
Elk were everywhere
On our way to Washington.
The American West is just beautiful and teaming with wildlife.
On our way to Washington.
The Seattle art show
The Bellevue Art show in Seattle was wonderful. We got to visit with old friends and make new ones.
The Seattle art show
The Seattle Aquarium
We enjoyed a wonderful behind-the-scenes tour of the Seattle aquarium. One of Jim's associates is the dive officer there. Here's Chris showing Jim the jawbone of a killer whale.s
The Seattle Aquarium
Back in Wyoming
We returned from Washington through Jackson hole to drop off artwork. More hiking and rafting and enjoying the mountains I love so much.
Back in Wyoming
The national Museum of wildlife Art
One of my favorite places in the country. They had an incredible presentation on the art of Bob Kuhn, an artist I greatly admire
The national Museum of wildlife Art
Sketching At the Bob Kuhn exhibit
Like me, Bob Kuhn used preliminary sketches as a catalyst for his art.
Sketching At the Bob Kuhn exhibit
The Kimball Art show in Park city Utah
Wow! Another 1st place!
The Kimball Art show in Park city Utah
Dead horse Canyon, Moab Utah.
After working so hard at Bellevue and at Park city, Jim and I did some hiking in canyonlands national Park.
Dead horse Canyon, Moab Utah.
Kayaking the Colorado
3 days of hiking ,kayaking and hill climbing recharged my batteries.
Kayaking the Colorado
The Maroon Bells, Aspen, Colorado
Our final stop was at our gallery in Aspen. We dropped off some art, hiked a few trails and headed home rejuvenated.
