"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home" — attributed to Twyla Tharp

Cascade. 20" x 20" x 1.5" Acrylic on canvas.

I'm lucky to love my home and have no need to run away from it! But the larger geopolitical picture? I could easily run away from that. What I hope the paintings in my Wave series do is give you a moment to step into a different place and a different feeling.

Looking at these two paintings, can you imagine standing on a sturdy rock while you breathe in the fresh air and the scent of clean water, grasses and flowers? These are what I hoped to capture in Cascade and Breathe. While we couldn't confirm the attribution of the Twyla Tharp quote above, I thought you'd like to think about all the arts and how they let you escape the everyday and pop into another world. These worlds aren't always about beauty and joy, but beauty and joy is the world I choose to hang out in — and I'm so glad that you visit with me here from time to time! 

Breathe. 18" x 18" x 1.5" Acrylic on canvas