08/02/2026
Morning on the Mississippi
Some paintings stay with me long after they’re finished.
This one was inspired by an early morning riverboat cruise on the Mississippi with dear friends. The quiet water, the soft light, and the peaceful reflections created one of those moments I knew I wanted to remember. My husband was actually the first to notice the beautiful light that morning.
I learned that this painting has a special meaning for my sister-in-law, who chose it for her own home. It reminds her of her dear father, who loved to fish. When she was a little girl, they spent time together fishing along the Mississippi, and this painting brings those treasured memories back to her.
As artists, we never really know where a painting’s story will continue. Sometimes it becomes much more than a landscape—it becomes a bridge to someone we love and the memories we never want to lose.
There are moments I wish I could tuck into a pocket and save for later. Since I can’t, I paint them instead.
The greatest gift an artist can receive is knowing a painting continues its story in someone else’s home.
Keep looking. 🌞