The Marco Island Outdoor Artists headed down to the end of Shell Island Road, to the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.  Sparkling weather, perfect for painting!  A few artists were routed by racoons, which are supposed to be nocturnal...they are not easy to shoo away!  Phyllis led a wonderful critique session in the early afternoon.  We are great at encouraging each other!