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Neist Point Lighthouse stands alone on the cliffs edge on the most westerly tip of the Isle of Skye, Scotland. We visited this remote, abandoned lighthouse on a cold, windy day in May. The walk out to Neist Point is long and exposed and I thought I might blow away before we arrived. Once there, the wind quieted down and it was one of the most beautiful and dramatic places I’ve ever visited. We were more than rewarded for our journey out. This piece is done from a photo I took and is done in oil pastel on archival board. The original work is for sale and framed.

A shaft of morning sunlight through the trees after a stormy evening, the tranquility of cows grazing in a pasture, rapids sparkling with light on a particularly clear day, these are examples of everyday things that inspire me to paint. Beauty makes us glad to be alive and I want to celebrate and share that joy through painting. Beauty is not always found in the obvious or in dramatic scenes. As I progress as an artist, I become increasingly aware of beauty found in unexpected and ordinary places. Art is an exploratory process. Each subject or concept seems to request a different approach or medium to best express its nature. I primarily work in oils and pastels but I don't limit myself. Working in new mediums and discovering their...