Bikes in the Rain

Bikes in the Rain
As I was driving past the green expanse of the park, a delightful freshness hung in the air, a result of the refreshing rain that had just concluded. Everywhere around, the world seemed to have received a thorough cleanse. My eyes then caught sight of two cyclists across the road, soaked to the bone. Their drenched clothes and the mild grimace on their faces suggested that they got caught unexpectedly in the rain. Unlike me, snug and dry in my car, for these cyclists, the unexpected rainfall may not have been as refreshing or pleasant.

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My Rain and Shine oil painting series is based on photos combined as a play between reality and abstraction. Influenced by the Bokeh effect of the blur created by out of focus images, I've spent many a rainy day photographing the world through my windshield as an inspiration for my rain paintings.

Water and light combine to create a sense of peace and momentum.

In these moments, I'm reminded to take a minute to just be. To pause and appreciate life as it is, and to recognize the beauty of the present moment. To allow myself to feel the fullness of life and to recognize the power of the present.

Images from nature continue to inspire my work through landscapes, beach scenes and unique flower compositions. My work has been exhibited in galleries and juried shows in Washington DC, London, Burlington VT, Arizona, Prague. Sign up for my newsletter to see my latest inspiration, new paintings and upcoming shows.