Quiet Peaceful Moments
Have you ever sat present in nature and wished the moment would stay with you forever?
Maybe it was the way the light softened the edges of the hills, the salty spray of the ocean hanging in the air, the hush of trees swaying gently in the breeze, or the warmth of late sun catching on golden sand. These quiet moments tend to stay with us—not loud or dramatic, but quietly powerful, deeply felt. This collection grew from a longing to hold onto those fleeting feelings and give them form. Each painting is a gentle echo of stillness, a memory made visible.
In my desire to see and understand the landscape more deeply, I read Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting. What began as a study of light and form slowly became something more: an invitation to slow down—really slow down—and observe with fresh eyes. I began to notice how land rests beneath sky, the subtle play of shadow, how trees lean toward light, and how a single, quiet moment in nature can hold so much emotion and presence.
Quiet Peaceful Moments is the result of that shift in awareness.
Painted in oil on 5x7 inch canvas boards and 4x8 inch wood panels, these pieces are intimate in scale but full of presence. I used my own reference photos, drawn from peaceful places and times that stayed with me—moments that felt like gentle pauses in a noisy world.
During the process of painting these pieces, I found that wearing noise-cancelling headphones and listening to my favorite playlist (it’s this one, if you’re interested) helped me stay grounded and present, without overthinking each brushstroke. This allowed the paintings to take shape more intuitively, guided by light, shape, and feeling. From the first quiet moment of connection with the landscape to the final mark on the canvas, each piece became a calm, contemplative act—an unhurried response to the mood of the place.
Each work comes framed in a handcrafted natural wood float frame.
I’ve been working hard behind the scenes so that this collection is truly ready to hang and enjoy from the moment it arrives. These aren’t just paintings; they’re windows into stillness, and I hope they help you remember similar quiet moments in your own life.
