Valensole IconPrints

Valensole IconPrintsLoved peaking through the window of the abbey in Valensole and seeing the bright colors of the lavender and ivy. From the gorgeous old architecture to the vibrant blooms, the setting was truly idyllic. All paintings from this plein air study are 9in x 12in and unframed. Most were painted on oil paper, but some on canvas boards, and all will be signed and varnished.

Franklin Falls in North Bend

This farm is particularly special because it's close to home and I have so many fond memories of picking apples in their orchard

Her meditative gaze

This was a fun piece to work on since I wanted to see how I could use the foil to capture movement-and waves were the perfect subject

these thorns

Wishing I did a full mini-series on the carbs from this trip but for now just an ode to these incredible sandwiches will have to do

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We took a pletna boat to visit the island after escaping the rain to eat their local delicacy - the bled cake and taking the picture that inspired this painting

We meditate on His humanity-remembering that it was this heart that was freely given to us and endured so much suffering (from the crown of thorns to the cross and to the wounds on His hands)

No words for just how moving it all was

forgiveness

The better the photo the better your keepsake