It's been a while since my last post, many events of life have kept me away from this media including the passing of my wife Melody Gay, after 30 years that we spent together many of our best memories were times spent in the Everglades and the Florida Keys. Camping and fishing with family and friends, spending New Years eves in the wilderness where there were no fireworks, no falling or rising oranges, no TV's and no Time Square.

Memories that I want to record on Canvas and paper to the best of my ability and then share with others for posterity. The sounds and fresh smell of the wilderness will have to be imagined or if ever in the area contact me and I will tell you where to find those secret gardens of God's creation where I find rest and inspiration.
JZ December 31, 2013

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Loop Road, Loop Road Pond, Cypress Fern, Little Blue Heron. Oil on Canvas 16x20