Like a lot of Westerners, I love being around water, and when I had a chance to create water-themed artwork for an album cover, I jumped at the chance.

This piece is for all those solo journeys we take in life, and for the rewards waiting for us when we boldly take up the oar and begin the journey.

Winner: First Place, Evergreen State Fair.

Colored pencil on 140lb watercolor paper.