The One That Rose by Small Town Artist in Packwood

My paintings are rooted in the living spirit of nature. I am drawn to rivers, forests, mountains, and skies because they are not just landscapes to me-they are alive, carrying memory, beauty, and healing. Through my work, I try to honor the voice of the Earth and invite others to step into it with me. I create as a way of listening. Each canvas is both a reflection and a response to the land: its peace, its sorrow, and its quiet strength. In every brushstroke, I hope to offer viewers a moment of connection-reminding them that they, too, are part of this living world. My work is also spiritual. Many of my paintings are accompanied by blessing poems, weaving together image and word so the art becomes more than visual—it becomes felt. I want my work to bring people the same calm, wonder, and sense of belonging that I experience when I walk through nature. Ultimately, my art is a gift: a way for me to share the beauty I see in my mind and heart, especially with those who might not otherwise feel close to the natural world. It is both my passion and my calling to create paintings that carry not just what is seen, but what is remembered and felt in the soul. I have just recently started expanding my creative self to painting whimsical arts and folklore type canvases. Proud to say I think I like knowing I cant paint just about anything and it expands on what I can do!! I love it when I hand a painting over and I see smiles and joy! Needs to be more of this in the world!