Having a general idea of where I want to go, but leaving room for making detours and discovering cool new things along the way… One of my favorite ways to travel is also one of my favorite ways to paint.

I didn’t use any reference photo for this painting. I had in mind a color scheme and the image of this place, a place of calm. From there, I just pushed paint around until I saw the forms emerge, and eventually a landscape was born.

This is one of my favorite ways to paint, because it’s a bit like exploring, you never know where you’ll find yourself in the end. This painting took me to a very meditative state, allowed me to be present in the current moment without an agenda. Just taking in the scenery as it emerged and sitting in its still, calm beauty. I think the painting reflects that and hopefully will take you to that place as well.

This painting is oil on canvas paper and comes with its 5” x 7” frame.