A Spinnaker Day Wood Print

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Crew tighten the winches and deploy a colorful downwind sail at hull speed on a sailing sloop. The day is bright, the wind is up and the bow slices through white waves as the sleek craft runs with the wind.

Long ago when I was in high school, two passions began to wrestle for dominance inside me, the world of science and the world of art. In particular I was drawn to biology and oil painting at the same time. I struggled to merge these conflicting realities of facts and emotions, trying to determine which should prevail in my life. After many decades of internal "war," the best I've been able to do is merge a career as a field biologist with habitat engineering, and also pursue painting as a pastime. I'm happy to report that some time ago I found the secrets to resolving my early conflicts between art and science. I am forever grateful for having the privilege of devoting myself to the arts, sciences and humanities in the way I did, for...