If you find a lake like this somewhere high up in the mountains, you can enjoy a pleasure that is getting rarer by the day - the sight (and taste!) of beautiful, crystal clear water. Spilling out of the lake, this crystal stream starts its long journey to the sea.

By the time it reaches the ocean it will probably be part of a huge river with a water quality that bears absolutely no resemblance to what we see here.

It is a huge privelege to have experienced this - something that needs to be shared.

Original ACEO painted on 160gsm Arches Dessein Art Paper mounted on card. Overall size is 2.5 in by 3.5 in.

ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals". These cards have one main rule - they are 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches - the size of a trading card. They are a wonderful way for buyers to sample an artist's work before purchasing a painting. Its also a great way to collect many of your favorite artist's pieces to keep in a small photo album or in a trading cards album. Art Card collecting and trading has become a worldwide phenomenon in the past 2 years, and many established artists now offer ACEOs as part of their portfolios.