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What was the inspiration for “Sunshine Daydream?”

I was inspired to create “Sunshine Daydream” after a stunning sunrise at Rocky Mountain National Park. The painting was inspired by a photo I took that morning, as well as the spirit of the day. After a night camping with friends, we were the first ones on a long trail before the sun came up. It was a blissful summer dawn, where the morning dew drops seemed to be refracting the morning sunlight into colored prisms, matching the carpet of wildflowers that decorated the landscape. I wanted to paint the memory of being there — to try and describe in pigment how it feels to be next to the rushing river, in the crisp air, under the alpine morning sun.

What does THRIVE mean to you?

 

To me, to thrive is to continue growth at a fast pace, to do more than just survive. To flourish within your environment. Thriving involves the efficient use of available resources for abundant development and the ability to go beyond expectations.

What is coming up next for you in 2023?

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Photos courtesy of Morgan Manley.
2023 is an exciting and very full year for me! Besides some live painting events and festivals around the country over the summer, I will be spending a lot of time and energy creating work in my Boulder studio for my next art show at Threyda Gallery (Santa Fe Arts District in Denver) October 14, 2023. I will have 10 (or more) new large paintings from within the year. The creation of this body of work will (of course) involve excursions into the mountains to continue to gain inspiration and reference photos. After my show, I look forward to taking some time to vacation with my love, continue to paint and ski through the rest of the year.
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