Searching for Serenity

January 17, 2026

With the holidays behind us and the world outside coated in snow and ice, this time of year feels like a great time to settle in, tap into the quiet, monochromatic landscape that is my muse, and paint. I love the serenity and stillness of the winter landscape, as it embodies the sensation I try to capture in my work.

At the moment, however, I am juggling a long to do list and merely longing for that feeling. The reality of being an adult, a mother, a wife, a friend, a daughter, a teacher, a homeowner (etc…) AND an artist is what calls me to me to maintain that quiet, calm feeling in my work. When I have time to disappear into the studio, even for a short period of time, it is that quality of peace I want to envelope me. For a while I thought it was ironic that my work presents such a serene space, when my head feels chaotic and  jumbled so much of the time.  I have noticed that over the years of parenting that my work has gotten progressively quieter. Eventually, I realized that I am creating the space I need, in my work. It is for myself as well as for you, that I offer these still, meditative spaces.