The Color Fear

. . . Illustrator artists know the color of fear to be a dark shade that can be pervasive in its harsh effect on other colors, leaving an undesirable outcome. When the color of fear is applied to the canvas of life what was once cheerful becomes dreary. A life composition painted with colors of fear, criticism, control, selfish ambition, and failed promises produces a lonely landscape.

In contrast, magic is discovered by the sensitive artist who blends pleasurable feelings with colors, shapes, sounds, actions, or words. A generous mixture of affectionately warm colors blended with the brilliance of honor and good faith are inspirational to the soulful eye. For the courteous adult, companionship combines simple pleasures with dedication. For the heartfelt lover, it is the blending of trusted feelings with devoted ambition. To feel enthusiasm, compassion, and joy in living rather than the fear of risking is to be more fully alive. . .  - Doug

Excerpt from 

Pursuing Alaska's Untamed

"Epilogue, The Art Of Living - A Simple Matter"

Kenai Mountain High

 Kenai Peninsula’s Skilak Lake Below 
 (Photo by Doug)

 

From the upper Kenai River base to a higher alpine lake managed by beaver, my angler buddy and I chose an alternative to the intermediate period between early and late runs of red (sockeye) salmon in the river.  A strenuous hike up a wilderness trail bordered by ferns, wild flowers, and bear scat teased our senses for a destination reward packaged with pristine beauty.  Upon arrival an alpine beaver dam made placid a shallow lake cradled by dramatic mountain slopes that extended to a beaver lodge on the opposite end.  In crystal clear water Arctic grayling welcomed an assortment of small surface fishing flies.  Although not the robust fight of red salmon below, the beautifully colored fish fought proportionally with the same purposeful intensity.  Upon release fragile sore mouths may have cautioned the piscatorial mini monarchs of how temporal paradise can be.    – Doug

ALASKA - Fishing The UNTAMED