The tranquility of the lush green  landscapes was nothing like anything I had ever seen. Gentle breeze blowing through the vibrant green wheat fields, clouds casting a shadow on the lush greens creating beautiful contrast and light breaking through shimmered like emeralds. It was surreal. Standing in that expansive land I felt at peace, feeling of “Nirvana”. I wanted to capture every winding road, quaint old barns, yellows of canola fields, rich greens of wheat and vast sky in my camera so I can relive these tranquil moments over and over. 

When I had the desire to paint landscapes I knew how I wanted them to look and feel. I scrolled through my phone to find the magical photos of Palouse I had taken a couple of years back and How I wished I could go back there again. These paintings aren’t actual rendering of the photographs but a blend of reality and imagination. I start with a reference photo but as it progresses I let my intuition take over and let my feelings guide me. It is a visual journal of my thoughts where words are replaced with colors and texture.