Today is hot, and it seems natural that the end of the day might be marked by a big thunderstorm. Instead, we’ll have fog. It’s dramatic to watch the fog rushing overhead in the late afternoon, but I miss the anticipation and quiet as the skies darken before a big summer thunderstorm.

I am working on a tree series for the 100 paintings project…having some trouble so this seemed a good place to work out some issues.

Everywhere I went today I kept driving in and out of the fog. A brilliantly beautiful day in one neighborhood gave way to a cool, damp windy one in another. I love the constant changes as I navigate through the city….