Do you love being outdoors, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature? Does the scent of budding trees and the arrival of nesting birds in spring fill you with renewed energy? In summer, do you find quiet pleasure in the bloom of wildflowers? When autumn arrives, does something intangible deepen in your soul as the leaves turn gold against a vibrant blue sky? And in winter, do you indulge your poetic heart by walking through damp, rainy days or tramping through snow that sparkles with shimmering crystals, as if tiny diamonds were lighting up your heart?

The magic of Mother Earth brings us back to ourselves, calming and soothing us with her beauty, allowing our cares to diminish. This is why I paint—dedicating myself to honoring her through the art of noticing.