Frost and Fire (Folded Greeting Cards) Original Oil Painting the most powerful mitigating factor

the most powerful mitigating factor we have to soften this perpetual falling upward is sharing in deep and meaningful relationship with others

in the satisfying rest as reward for productivity

It was one of those precious moments when I slowed down long enough to notice the delicate beauty of the world around me

shadow working deep into crevice

Description: I painted this piece in the late winter as I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of our spring and our ephemeral plant friends

Frost and Fire (Folded Greeting Cards) Original Oil Painting the most powerful mitigating factorDescription: As I emerged from the forest edge and stepped into the open prairie, the howling arctic wind bent the stalks of last season's grasses. It was early evening and the sun slowly inched toward the horizon gilding the peaks of the drifts in golden light as the blue and purple shadows retreated into frozen recesses. I couldn't help but to feel a pure peace that silenced the inner chaos and uncertainty. I was one with that place and moment; all