Quietude
7' x 12'Oil
Available
My work explores the hidden essence of landscapes, flowers, and pathways—what lies beyond their surface appearance. I am drawn to the “beyond,” that place of curiosity and mystery, where a painting invites the viewer not just to look, but to enter. Windows, doors, and trails often appear in my work as symbols of invitation, asking us to step into memory, emotion, and wonder.
Flowers, especially, embody this idea. Fragile yet radiant, fleeting , yet abundant, they remind us of beauty, hope, and the brevity of life. I think of them as little gifts we’ve all been given—gifts of peace and joy.
Whether it is the mystery of a pathway, or what lies beyond that window- the invitation is calling us to love and embrace the life that we have been given. We are meant to bloom, to bring joy, and maybe—if we’re lucky— leave a legacy that brightens someone else’s path.
My hope is that when you spend time with these paintings, you find a little stillness, a little wonder, maybe even a sense of renewal. A reminder to slow down, wander down that path and notice the grace woven into our everyday lives.