I took a year or two from writing books to hole up and paint in my studio. Compared to sketching on location, it's a slow, labor-intensive process but the saturated colors and the ability to change and modify a piece in progress was a treat.

With each painting, I took on a different challenge, technique or subject and enjoyed problem-solving my way out of traps and dead-ends.

21 of the new large paintings are on display at Georgetown's cultural hub, All City Coffee in South Seattle. It'll be up all of March and April.

I'm donating half of any sales to the ACLU. Buyers will be emailed a screen shot of the total amount donated at the end of the show. All the paintings are priced to move because I hope to make a decent donation, but also because I'm planning a trip to Norway and don't want to store them.

I've written the final chapter of Walks With Willa and have published it as a mini-book: 36 pages, 7" x 10," with the same high-quality paper and soft-touch laminate covers as my previous books.

It's only $12 with free shipping at:

Etsy.com/shop/stevenreddy

Thank you very much for your continued interest in my work. I wish you all good nights' sleeps and calm, warm times with your family and friends.

Give your pets some love from me.

Steven