Larch Madness PleinAir2023

Larch Madness PleinAir2023The Enchantments hike is a legendary thru hike in the Pacific Northwest. Equally legendary are these elusive trees found only at high altitudes and turning a bright gold for a few weeks each year. Larch madness was something I knew all too well as the hunt for these trees inspired many of my own fall hikes. 16x20in, oil, unframed (contact me for framing options)

This really was a great way to get some practice working on figures

The Scriptures are held open to symbolize her dedication to evangelization and also her daily devotion to reading the Bible

and sausages - it was truly an unexpected destination for incredible food

Another piece studying the view from the street I lived on

On February 25th

this timing feels anything but accidental

Carmelite spirituality is so beautiful and centered around a life of deep prayer and contemplation-all beginning with the prophet Elijah in the mountains of Carmel

This was the first church I painted in Porto and one that I stumbled upon while walking aimlessly around the city

There were so many views to choose from and so much life (from people to peacocks to chickens

the blue lagoon

9x12 image = 10x13 print)

This icon and the sacramentals we wear to this day invite us to deepen our connection to her and the rich tradition of Carmel