“Seeking Serenity” is an oil painting that illustrates my personal search for serenity.  It is a story about finally letting go of the past and having faith that your present course is leading you to a brighter future. This serene painting invites you to join a woman as she takes refuge in her own moment of deep thought and gentle surrender on the calm waters of a peaceful creek. The woman in the boat is enveloped by the warm embrace of a breathtaking sunrise—a peaceful testament to nature's innate healing power.

In creating this scene, I wanted to portray a solitary moment releasing yesterday’s pain in hopes of finding tomorrow’s joy.  Life can be quite unpredictable and challenging.  A journey of both regress and progress.  We do not know how our futures will turn out, yet there is profound strength in allowing oneself to ride the currents, to surrender control, to let go of the past, to truly believe that serenity will find its way to us.  Inspired by tranquil mornings spent on Mill Creek, this scene serves as a gentle reminder that even amidst challenges, that if we would be still and look closely, there’s a light guiding us to where we truly belong.

May "Seeking Serenity" offer you a moment of peace, encouraging you to let go and trust in your own journey.  My hope is that you too, find solace in the calmness of nature and belief that your current path is leading you to your own personal serenity and to brighter horizons.

(Coastal Collection - Sea Side Series)