"Abondoned stones which I became interested in invite me to enter into their life’s purpose. It is my task to define and make visible the intent of their being." Isamu Noguchi I continue in Noguchi’s path and have for many years. I think I have finally settled into painting of stones using the simplest of colors and relinquishing the need to draw the shapes of stones. Rather, focusing on the surfaces of the stones. Since I am partial to the granite pillars, I am going to construct six by two feet panels on which I will apply the simplest of colors and focus on textures. I am also inspired t o attempt this simplicity by Jerry McGlauglin however his panels are mostly black which is too bleak for my message. My granite colored pillars remind me of my “Stillpoint” series. If there is to be any color, it will mostly be the moss green representing the lichen that often grows on stones. I am using sand I brought home from FL, ash from my wood pellet stove, dry pigments and oils and CWM. My first attempt at this simplicity included a panel that has a small insert in which I will place an oval stone. Much like the painting I completed in 2002 titled "Genesis".