Sorrow landscape May this painting be a

May this painting be a reminder of the strength that comes from patience

I photographed the same mountain a few hundred feet apart

The painting continues around the 1

all come together to form a fascinating whole

carefully climbing the hard surfaces in exploration

Sorrow landscape May this painting be aThe painting extends around the outer edges of the canvas, so no framing is necessary. It is interesting to me that I chose to paint nudes after a long interruption to my regular painting practice. It was, on the surface of my consciousness, a decision made simply as a challenge. Yet the symbolism of vulnerability and emotional rawness depicted in nudity, cannot be denied. Additionally, I chose a pose that communicates distress. My misfortune had