Like many people, I observed the anniversary of 9-11 today. I chose to make some art...for me the act of painting is very theraputic. I tried to go about my day the same as normal...get my daughter to school, exercise, paint, etc. While I was at my local park, I picked up some leaves from the ground. Here in Colorado, fall is in the air. The leaves on certain trees are already turning colors. If anything symbolizes the continuity of life after tragedy, it is certainly the change of seasons. I decided to paint these leaves as a tribute to everyone affected by the events 5 years ago today.