“Whispers in the Wetland” is the story of the heron as it sits poised above the water. It’s always watching, always ready, even in the stillness. In this painting, it was the rich color story that drew me in with the heron. The somewhat chaotic background, competing with the quiet of the bird that captures the attention. This painting invites the viewer to pause, listen, and feel the calm that settles over wetlands at dawn or dusk.