Medium: Pastel on paper
Original Size: 11” x 14” Giclee Print Size: 8” x 10”
Status: Original available / prints available (optional)
Rooted Resilience is a pastel illustration symbolizing endurance, healing, and renewal. A flower struggles to grow from toxic water, its stem weakened and supported by a stake — a metaphor for the strength found in seeking help and care. From its roots, a new bloom emerges, vibrant and alive, having grown around a rock that once stood in its way.
This piece reflects the artist’s personal journey with physical limitations and recovery, representing how growth can continue even through pain. The bright magenta flower stands as a reminder that with support, therapy, and healing, parts of ourselves once silenced can bloom again — stronger, brighter, and full of life.
Medium: Soft Pastel on Paper
Original Size: 20 x 24 inches
Giclée Print Size: 8 x 10 inches
This pastel illustration captures a moment of quiet introspection — a tall, slender woman leaning gently against a wall, lost in thought. She wears a long brown skirt that drapes elegantly to her boots, paired with a muted light-blue blouse that softens the earthy tones of her attire. Her gloved hands rest loosely at her sides, and a wide-brimmed brown cowgirl hat sits atop her wavy blond hair, framing her contemplative expression.
Rendered in warm, subdued tones, the piece evokes both strength and serenity, blending rustic Western charm with quiet emotional depth. The soft pastels create a velvety texture that enhances the play of light and shadow across the figure, inviting the viewer to pause and share in her reflective stillness.
This 9x12 gouache painting on Bristol board captures the charming town of Harpers Ferry in the glow of autumn. Vibrant hues of gold, crimson, and amber draw you in, evoking the crisp air and quiet beauty of a fall day. Unframed, this original piece offers a vivid glimpse of seasonal serenity and small-town charm.
Medium: Gouache under pastel and colored pencil on Bristol board
Size: 9x12 inches, unframed
Description:
Where Rivers Meet captures the serene confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Layers of gouache, pastel, and colored pencil convey the contrast between the dark slate mountains and the vibrant summer greens. The river’s gentle current winds gracefully around scattered rocks, revealing nature’s quiet strength and enduring beauty. Painted en plein air, this piece reflects the tranquility and timeless wonder found where two rivers become one.
Medium: Watercolor under pastel on paper
Size: 6x9 inches, unframed
Description:
This 6x9 original painting, created with watercolor under pastel, captures the tranquil charm of the stone bridge at Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting soft beams that illuminate the bridge at the heart of the gorge. The scene highlights the unique red tones of the surrounding rock and the gentle moss that adorns the stone, bringing warmth and serenity to this peaceful woodland view.