Collection: ORIGINALS

I found peace in the sun-drenched mountains. Vigor as the cool water splashed across my bare toes. Courage through the cold nights alone in my tent as the wind howled and ripped through the trees until daybreak. Perserverance as I lugged my cart full of paints and brushes over rocks and sand, through trees and around boulders, not stopping until I found the perfect spot. Although I was racing the sunset, the pressure felt weightless, for there was no one to answer to but myself. The mountains were kind and encouraging, and the water invited me to play, refresh, reset. I found balance among the trees, confidence within the breeze, hope in the glimmers of the sun dancing across the water, and magic within myself. I held the power all along to change my life. To fight for myself. To carve out my own path and figure it out along the way. I just needed a little push, a reminder from Mother Nature. A reset. This collection of work has no human subjects. It reflects the relationship between the viewer and nature itself. The magical, ancient bond between human and earth. Each painting holds sand from the beach, water from the lakes, and whispers of the wind, all encapsulated within each layer of paint. When gazing upon each painting, ask yourself this: what does the water call out to you?