~Thank You~

   When I first decided to go public with my paintings, I definitely didn't anticipate the outcome. So many of my friends and family have shown their support and that means the world to me. It's the confidence booster I needed to continue displaying my works and continue making new things to share with everyone. To each of you, a heartfelt "Thank you" just would not suffice, but at the moment, it's all I have... for now. 

   As I produce more paintings and artworks, I plan on thanking you in more customized way. Perhaps with drawings for free paintings! Who knows? All I know is that, for the first time, I can honestly say that I am excited at the prospect of what can come from this! This gift from God has been a source of joy for me for so long and now I have this opportunity to share it with others!

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 "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; 

And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands."

     The woods call to me. The country side knows my name. The mountains beckon and the rivers draw me near to their flow. I hear the birds sing the songs of far off places long lost to those who are trapped in the concrete jungle. The ocean waves roar at such a travesty! I am absolutely in love with the beauty of God's creation all around me. It's incredible how much there is to see and I want to see it all! Well... As much as I possibly can. 

   We all love beautiful scenes and songs that evoke an emotional response or even bring to mind a long lost memory! Whether we care to admit it or not, in the safety and comfort behind closed doors, we love to simply feel. 

   From time to time, a sad song that brings me back to my days in high school is just what I've been looking for. Some days I love a good adrenaline fueling song, riddled with heavy guitar riffs and rumbling bass licks. Others, I like the relaxing quality of Chillstep. Long list condensed: We love to feel. 

   That's what art does for me. I love sketching, painting, writing music, playing music, writing poetry, etc. Now, these are just a few of the things that I enjoy. This brings me back to my original premise. 

I absolutely love nature!

   I love hiking, backpacking, canoeing, swimming, camping, anything really. I just love being in nature. It's inspiring and it's where most of my inspiration comes from. 

   I paint and sketch the landscapes that inspire me most. The melodies in the air around me permeate my heart and come out in the form of notes on a page and dance steps for my fingers on a floor of ivory and ebony. These things that words cannot express come out on canvas, pages of a sketch book, or songs that name the unknown. Those that can be written are put to paper as poetry or song.