Chasing the Moon Through Turbulent Clouds
The first piece began with a simple impulse: capture the moment when the moon feels impossibly bright, almost defiant, against a restless sky. I leaned into deep blues and storm‑heavy grays, letting the clouds twist and churn around that glowing center. The silhouette of the tree wasn’t planned — it arrived late in the process, but once it appeared, it grounded the whole scene. It’s the human perspective without the human figure, a reminder that we’re always looking up from somewhere.
The second painting is quieter, but heavier. I wanted to explore how clouds can feel dense, almost architectural, when the light is diffused and the sky is layered in blues. There’s no sun or moon here — just atmosphere. Just mood. The brushwork is softer, more blended, almost meditative. This one feels like a pause, a breath, a moment before something shifts.
The third piece is all about transition — that fleeting moment when the sky blushes with pinks, peaches, and lavender before slipping into night. I let the colors melt into one another, creating a dreamy, almost nostalgic haze. There’s warmth here, but also a sense of distance, like remembering a sunset rather than witnessing it.