My first glimpse of a river boat casino (Eric’s future home).

Vicksburg may be nothing more than a nearly empty remnant of the days when cotton was king and the river was the main artery of commerce… but at least the weather is still damn near perfect.

run down little garden

More urban decay – too much fun to paint!

It’s definitely late spring – probably full on summer here

Pulled into Natchez, MS… sat down to paint this, and promptly met the mayor and his wife! (it’s across the street from City Hall)