The imagery in this painting draws inspiration from the landscape surrounding my home in Woodstock, Vermont, though it is not intended as a literal depiction. This series seeks to capture the essence of visual experiences just beyond my studio doors—views from trails that wind through the hills, and quiet scenes discovered while walking across the high meadows.

I am especially drawn to the subtleties of weather and atmosphere—the muted tones of overcast days, the moments before or after rain, and the sudden clarity of light that appears along the horizon where land meets sky. These transient conditions offer endless variations of tone and mood, each revealing something new about stillness and change.

Surface and texture are integral to the process. Painted in oil on linen board, I work with the weave of the fabric itself—rubbing, scraping, and selectively revealing the understructure to create depth and tactile presence. This approach allows the surface to echo the natural rhythms and quiet irregularities found in the landscape, bringing both physicality and calm to the finished work.