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New Paintings, 2026

New Paintings, 2026

Over the last few years, I’ve struggled with motivation when it comes to painting. I put some pressure on myself to paint more often, and when I force myself to paint when the mood isn’t there, it becomes work. I’m happy with the last few paintings I have been able to get done this year.

Lone Peak in the Clouds

Lone Peak in the Clouds

In pulling myself out of a year-long painting slump, I painted my beloved Lone Peak shrouded in clouds from a photo I took back in May when Utah’s spring weather was acting especially drunk. She’s the peak I see from my street and a favorite of mine.

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Wolfpack Running Club Custom Trucker

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Wolfpack Running Club Custom Trucker

I created this watercolor painting of Lone Peak and had it made into running trucker hats for Wolfpack Running Club. Boco Gear in Colorado made did the hats for us!

Lone Peak in Watercolor

Lone Peak in Watercolor

I have wanted to do a larger painting of Lone Peak for quite a while. It’s the biggest and most prominent mountain that I see from the part of the Salt Lake Valley where I live. I periodically post images of my view on Instagram. You can see the vast differences in weather, light, and colors.

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4-Day Galaxy Skies Challenge

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4-Day Galaxy Skies Challenge

As part of my effort to light a fire under my butt to paint more often, I decided to participate in a 4-day galaxy skies painting challenge that I saw on SkillShare with artist Swathi Ganesha. Click here if you’d like to try a month of SkillShare for free.

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Land Beyond Zion at Winter Break

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Land Beyond Zion at Winter Break

My kids and I visited Land Beyond Zion for a few days over winter break. It was a perfect way to chill before getting back to school, even in chilly temps and rain.