Inspiration

Within Reach is what I consider to be the origin of the series, even though it was the fourth I completed in this collection about finding belonging and a sense of purpose in nature. The painting is based on a source photo by Peter Yates that simply grabbed hold of me and wouldn’t let go. Peter’s photograph captured a moment full of life and possibility, of light and darkness, of energy and profound stillness. For me, it’s an exploration of the things we experience in life - sorrow and hope, facing life with fierceness and joy, and reaching out to grab life with both hands.

The endless push and pull of these waves are a powerful and effortless force that we as humans can enter and experience the same way as we have for generations. We are not diminished by the fact that we are finite, we are expanded and elevated for having shared in its power. We belong here and are a part of an endless, timeless power that is so simple and profound. To me, this painting feels like a moment of eternity, suspended in time that reflects all that life has to offer and is, therefore, timeless.

Source photo courtesy of Peter Yates, @thewaytothesea on Instagram.

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Framing Notes/FAQs:

Prints will be mailed rolled in a tube as we have found this to be the safest way to ensure the quality of your print upon arrival. All prints will come varnished for additional protection.

Canvas Prints:

• May be framed, but do not require glass

• are generally “stretched” across stretcher bars by a frame shop

• May be hung on the stretcher bars without a frame

Paper Prints:

• Should always be framed with glass

• Most of our prints are standard sizes for simple at-home framing

• May be framed professionally for a beautiful, custom look