Before the pandemic, commuting home through The Presidio of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, I decided to paint specific stands of trees. But a number of things stalled my start until after the stay home orders.

Pastels are particles of pigment held together in binder forming a stick, so what is the switch from dry chalk pastels to water-based paint about? It’s about giving up glass.

I discovered a mysterious bundle in my garage. It’s full of architects’ desk supplies from 30 years ago stashed there by my husband. Inside are Berol 314 pencils by the boxful.