Why Landscapes Keep Finding Me

I’ve always been a nature kid. My childhood home backed up to woods I was always exploring, and my family went camping so often it became a way of life. Those early adventures shaped how I see the world and became the foundation for the way I paint it now.

Now, I take my own kids camping and hiking, hoping they’ll have those same deep-rooted memories of slow days outside, the sound of leaves underfoot, and the peace that comes from simply being in nature. Last time I wrote about a major shift in how I approached hiking with my kids - about learning to appreciate the journey instead of always chasing the destination (you can read that story here)

Passages Collection: “Quiet Quest” and “Joyful Journey”

For me, painting landscapes and nature is as natural as breathing and feels more ‘right’ than portraits or abstracts. Painting landscapes isn’t about capturing a perfect scene, however. It’s about holding space for whatever’s happening inside and around me. It’s a way to slow down and notice the little things—the way light filters through leaves, the curve of a winding path, the quiet hush of the woods.

These paintings aren’t just places on a map. They’re stories about presence, patience, and the messy, beautiful process of living. The roads and trails I paint don’t usually exist outside my mind. They’re internal landscapes—feelings, hopes and dreams made visible—that help me understand where I’ve been and where I’m headed.

And that’s exactly why I keep returning to landscapes. Because the journey matters to me more than the destination.

Passages Collection: “Tranquil Trail” and “Serene Stroll”

If you’re drawn to quiet, winding paths and the simple beauty of nature, the Passages collection offers enchanting oil pastel landscape paintings that bring peace and beauty into your home. Because peace can be found in the story and beauty still exists in ashes. Each piece is a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate life’s unfolding moments. These original landscapes are perfect for anyone seeking meaningful, contemplative art that inspires mindfulness and presence.

Passages Prints collection

Explore the Passages collection, or any of my landscapes and find the piece that speaks to your soul here: Passages Collection

Bring home a piece of the journey—and let it transform your space and you.