Fishtown Wood Print

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Fishtown, Michigan. Boats rest at their winter dockage in one of the last working lake towns on the Great Lakes. Colors are muted in the low-contrast lighting of a frigid cloudy day. Imagine yourself walking along the docks here and ducking into a gift shop or lively pub, where a fireplace warms your hands while you enjoy a hot drink.

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...