Ebay.com purchases are a norm for me, but what I do with them is often a mystery with my family.  My acquisition of the 1905 Geology of Mines, Granby Missouri Area turned out to be a source of drawing inspiration.  In one of the later plates a photograph appears of the Jack Sprout Mine in Granby, Missouri.  After viewing several photos I finally composed this picture of the mine in the hometown of my youth.  One day maybe I'll determine the exact location of the old Jack Sprout Mine and photograph the present day area.  In the foreground of my drawing a hand jig is seen and the bigger tower is an example of a beam pump.  I'm exploring turning this drawing into a print series for others to enjoy, though I don't have much experience in this arena.

In any event drawing is a relaxing hobby that keeps my stress level in balance, and gives me a sense a purpose.  The enjoyment of finishing a sketch is quite an experience to be treasured. I pray everyone finds a stress reliever as good as the one I possess.