I've been playing with different paper these days. I have a lovely block of Arches 140# Hot Press. It grabs the paper quickly, but is also much more forgiving than the cold pressed. It lends itself to ripples and currents and movement. Lots of fun!

The Ross Islets are a favorite place of mine, to paddle, to camp and to paint. I try to get there at least once a year. Peter and I had a week there together last summer camping on Ross and Dianna Islands.