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Payette Lake

Payette Lake

Payette Lake, watercolor

This was painted on the back of a fish I caught in my teeth. After painting it, I placed the fish, which I had named Butch Otter, back in the water. The painting quickly dissolved as Butch Otter swam away. As he disappeared from view, I heard our ancient neighbor lady whistling something that sounded a little like Claire de Lune.