Somebody Like You, Under and Above

The sky above, surrounding trees, and the skyline reflected onto the water and all contributed to the colors of the waves that rippled across the water that flowed under the Verrazano Bridge. Yet, at the same time, I knew that a whole world existed underneath the waves, a world I could not see from where I stood, peering over a railing on the edge of the bike path. 

With each passing second, I noticed subtle changes that altered my view: clouds shifting, sunlight pulsing in and out, my body always moving even if just slightly, birds flying overhead, boats moving across the water. And in that moment, I could feel so many other changes, more than I could ever count or name, constantly changing the whole view. And despite all these constant shifts, I could feel something whole in what I was seeing.

Whenever I return to this particular spot, looking at the water fills me with a sense of peace that feels real and steady, even as everything changes over and over and over again.

About the Super Natural collection

Ocean waves, snow-capped trees, lightning and thunder, and waterfalls: all of these terms relate to nature. The term "supernatural" usually refers to some force that defies the laws of nature. Yet, I often feel the greatest magic and spirituality through immersing myself in landscapes, observing nature.

What if the real wizardry comes from seeing the magic that's already here, within us and all around us? What can I learn about myself, my inner world, by spending time paying close attention to my surroundings, the outer world? If the creation of art and music isn't magic, what is magic? If the creation of art and music doesn't defy the laws of nature, then maybe the laws of nature have more to do with spirituality and possibility and less to do with constriction and predictability.

The paintings in this series all have to do with finding spirituality, insight, and magic (which can feel supernatural) in nature.