The Sentinel of Stillness

this piece began with a process of letting go. I started with expressive marks and layers of collage, cold wax, and oil pastels, allowing the colors to intuitively blend until the atmosphere of a quiet, early morning marsh revealed itself. I wasn't replicating a place; I was channeling a feeling.

The egret that emerges here is a beautiful surprise. It stands as a gentle, constant anchor, reminding us to pause and witness. For me, this is what creativity is all about—it's not decoration, it’s a doorway back to aliveness. I hope the textured layers and serene colors open a crack for your personal insight, release, or a subtle remembering of who you are beneath the noise.