Not sure exactly how each painting session would go, I would begin studio time with a these simple goals: Paint for an hour. Paint what you know. Paint what you feel.

Certain that I could not do small details with my sore hand, I began with large areas of mountains and color; simple scenes. I did not need photographs, opting instead for a memory, or feel, of hiking and days spent in the wilderness.

I listened to my inner voice and fell deeply into my mind.

Each day, I lost myself, and marveled at what emerged. Interestingly enough, what I responded to was a physical need or pull to paint greens...all kinds of greens...and meadows. I found myself painting fields of wildflowers in many colors, playing with drifts of color as they melt against land contours. I could not get enough of this scene. New paintings would simply vary with altering perspectives, backgrounds, and contours. 

I feel that this was a reaction to a desire for joy, release, hope, energy, and healing; concepts we can all use anytime of the day or season. I now look at what I created and feel goosebumps rush over my skin.

I hope that my paintings bring hope, joy, and perhaps healing aspect of nature into your life.

See my upcoming show at Clearwater Gallery, Hope and Healing through Nature, July 21 - August 20, 2022. 

As always, thank you for reading and sharing artwork and joy to those around you.

Sarah