A joyful collaboration commission, where, for a few days, I was welcomed behind the scenes of a nature living and nature loving family.”
“For one particular family member, rocks are very special. They are a tactile form of past, present, and future. Her knowledge of these solid forms was amazing and their color and shape was woven into the final painting.”
“Every family member spoke of and showed me their favorite native flowers. These little dots of color saturated the physical landscape and were a vital component in the painting. These dots of colors inspire happiness and awe. Truly mood altering.”
“Although the visual impact of the landforms were extraordinary, I noticed family members would close their eyes while in these spaces. I mimicked their responses and for the first time in a long time, I felt the space around me. It seemed this experience was indescribable to all as we each stumbled to effectively describe our feelings while quiet and still in this space. The painting must capture this feeling.”