Sense of spirit, From the Chestatee River portfolio, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48 inches. decor as if reeds and grasses

as if reeds and grasses are swaying in an unseen breeze

silvery whites

Series: Veil of Stillness Series (final piece)

and cool grays shift and layer across the canvas in gestural marks that suggest wind-brushed snow

Its compact size makes it a perfect gift for a nature lover or art collector

Sense of spirit, From the Chestatee River portfolio, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48 inches. decor as if reeds and grassesThis is not my living room but the sense of peace this painting provides the room is an example of what I strive for in my paintings. Creating moments that give us pause drives me to make paintings. Especially large ones like this. Its a feeling similar to the one I experienced in January and February when visiting my river, the Chestatee. When there are only branches and few leaves there is a simplicity that almost magically transports us into a