One aspect of the painting process that I particularly enjoy is paying attention to the visual surroundings with the intention of what might work well for a new piece. Sitting in the front seat on the upper level of  a double-decker bus on familiar roads to Cork can still reveal new scenes. Every day is different: different light, different clouds, different sky color, different greenery. Paying attention to these details are what revealed the setting for this landscape. Not only does the practice reveal new compositions, it also evokes a sense of awe at ‘seeing the beauty in the ordinary’.

Seen on a Bus to Cork, original oil on board, 12″ x 9″

From an exhibition series Meditation and Contemplation