This joyous painting suggests a summer sky with fluffy clouds and perhaps a soft reflective river. The paint is loose and gestural incorporating charcoal marks which help define the space and lead the eye. A tiny stroke of orange makes the palette of soft greens, blues and tans pop. The title is from the song Summertime in the Gershwin opera, Porgy and Bess, which was set in Charleston South Carolina. The painting feels like a lazy, hot Sunday afternoon in the South, filled with faith and joy.