Finished a little bit more of this painting today!!! Love the progress! And I hope when it’s finished I can send a print of the recipe with the painting! I think that would be so cool!!

Work in progress of a still life painting of the ingredients of my favorite home cooked meal! — one pot Mexican quinoa! - it’s vegan, cheap, pantry/freezer staples, and comes together within 40 mins!

“A Hopeful Sunrise” A sunrise stretches across the sky symbolizing a new beginning. The main character, surrounded by flowers that symbolize encouragement and justice, has its head positioned toward a light gray home, showing a longing for something familiar, but hopeful for something new.

This painting has been my escape from the world for the past week. Everything feels heavy, and I’m grateful I have the time to retreat into a happy pasture and paint the world I want to preserve.

I love nature, and I hope through art we can show what we stand to lose if we don’t protect it. 💜

Honestly, this painting was an escape, and I’m so grateful I have the time to make it.