This photo was taken before the 80mph wind gusts began, when it was only gusting to 60mph. A lone vehicle tried to find a sheltered spot to fish but failed and quickly drove ashore. We’ve been battered by high winds for days at the studio, the howling noise and power interruptions make it hard for me to concentrate on painting. I’ve taken to more mundane tasks like counting inventory and replacing light bulbs. All of this is just part of winter in Alaska, and this too shall pass.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska artist
