The haiku I selected immediately evoked an image of morning, one of my favorite times of day. I love to sit outside and watch the sun come up. There is a deep peace in the silence of a pre-dawn morning. As the sun comes closer to rising, the birds begin to wake and sing. The sky turns from deep indigo to pink and lighter blue. It is often still, and if you are by the water it is a time when there are mirror-like reflections.

I love the outdoors and I try to convey that love in my art. I believe that if I can communicate my feelings about nature to others, they will be inspired to love the landscape as well. Onondaga Lake is a jewel in the crown of Syracuse. I am honored to have the chance to showcase its beauty.