This painting was inspired by the incredible openness of the northern wilderness. I love oil painting with my Palette Knives and Rubber Brushes as it allows me to speed up the layering of oil paint. One layer of oil paint can take up to weeks to dry. The knives enable me to stay in my creative zone. I am also an environmental conservationist, mesmerized by the open spaces where the horizon is at such a distance that time doesn’t matter. The subtle movements that feel like a beach carrying your mood into meditation are captivating. I wanted to share that