Reflected In the Water - cikâstepekisin - Original Painting acrylic painting The late summer sees the

The late summer sees the blooming of sunflowers just as the magic of summer begins to fade into fall

These trees are sacred for their medicine

Pages 3 & 4 of my first illustrated children's book

acrylic on cradled board panel

I didn't know what a sacred time those early weeks are

Reflected In the Water - cikâstepekisin - Original Painting acrylic painting The late summer sees theAs the sun descends below the horizon, it lights up the cutbanks in Lheidli T'enneh territory. The river reflects the whole spectrum of light this evening, making for a terrific show. "It is reflected in the Water" cikstepekisin (cheka steh peh kih sin) means it is reflected in the water. As in, the sunset which is reflected in the river. (This has been confirmed by members of the Chakastapasin First Nations) I'm choosing to name my paintings with