Reflected In the Water - cikâstepekisin - Original Painting acrylic painting The Northern Lights dance over

The Northern Lights dance over the Valley of the Ten Peaks

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

acrylic on cradled board panel

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

the roses are blooming as are the little white queen’s cup and yarrow

Reflected In the Water - cikâstepekisin - Original Painting acrylic painting The Northern Lights dance overAs 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