ARTIST'S STATEMENT JULY 10 2007 I live in Chilmark year-round. My home faces Squibnocket Pond, the sand dunes and Nomans land. I look at the wetlands, the cedars, the swans, geese and ducks, the deer, the marsh hawks, the osprey in the summer, the song birds all year long, the crows and the morning doves, a pair of quails, the rabbits, skunks and raccoons-all the incredible beauty that resides pond side. This year I honor Squibnocket Pond. I love the stonewalls, the curves of the land, the blues of the pond, the Hornblower barn on the south shore, the tree line against the horizon, the changing shades of plants and shrubs and all the natural intrigue that goes on day to day. Over the winter I studied the water quality of the homes in the watershed and the water quality of Squibnocket Pond. I continue to work with the town of Chilmark to preserve this precious resource, protecting the pond from the sometimes destructive human touch. My paintings celebrate the beauty that I am so privileged to experience. They symbolize my commitment to be a steward of this beautiful area.

THE FINE PRINT:  1. The Online Auction will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2007 and end at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2007; 2. ‘DREAMS’ expire and disappear FOREVER exactly one year from August 6, 2008 unless otherwise specified in the Dream description; 3. Buyers MUST contact Donors within 30 days unless otherwise specified; 4. ‘DREAMS’ shall be sold EXACTLY as described - NO changes or substitutions will be made.  Age restrictions and numbers of participants are written in stone; 5. Each ‘DREAM’ is available only at the time of bidding; 6. ‘DREAMS’ may be gifted, but NOT RESOLD.