11″x14″, Acrylic Paint
I have been painting for as long as I can remember. I love traveling the world with my family. When I see different parts of the world, I get new perspectives and deeper understanding of other regions. It is by doing this that I discovered my passion for depicting nature— painting landscapes has become a favorite pastime. I’m fascinated by the infinite designs, textures and colors in the natural world. I believe that landscape paintings can capture glimpses of the glory of God’s creation. An artist who inspires me is Feliks Kaparachuk. I have viewed many of his mentorship painting videos and draw many of my techniques, ideas, and skills from him.
When I am painting a particular landscape, I envision myself as actually being at that setting. It is through this process that I feel the most peace when making art. For example, when painting Winter’s Creek, I could almost feel myself standing in those bare woods. All was quiet except for the sound of the babbling brook running through the trees. I could feel the cold air, but at the same time, the light peeking through the trees shone on my face, giving me a warm and delightful sensation. It is small moments like these where I can really step back, relax, and enjoy the beauty that exists uniquely in each thing.