It only took me 17 years...............

I'm really slow.

17 years.

That's how long it took me to actually go to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

It's right on the bus route right before Far Rockaway, and the bus is right near my apartment.

I have, in fact, known about the refuge but maybe I didn't realize you could go in it, until my friend told me.

Obviously I need to go there and paint.

It is GORGEOUS.
And... empty! Well, people-empty, mostly.
Which is wonderful!

8x10 oil