Little moments are what I cherish most. The moments where everything becomes very still
and silent. I am standing there all alone, even if I am not. I capture the shot. When I paint
that photo, I am not just painting what I saw but also what I felt. I felt both calm and
overwhelmed. I felt big and small. More importantly, I felt like I was in the presence of
something far greater than myself. I can recall each reference photo that was taken for
each painting. I can remember where I was, the time of day, and what led me to that place. It
sticks with me forever and stays on my mind. With painting, I can solidify that memory
forever. Taking an experience, whether it be a day at the beach or driving a road I’ve never
explored before, and recreating it with paint is my favorite part about being an artist.

Sweetie’s