A Year of Daily Paintings - The First 100 Days

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”

- Henry David Thoreau, Walden.

Sitting on an empty cooler, frustrated with myself, I found myself staring at the setting sun shining through a tree behind my house. It gave me the inspiration to begin capturing snapshots of nature with acrylic paint.

This series began as a personal commitment: one painting a day for an entire year. The first 100 days became a quiet ritual of observation, reflection, and presence—anchored in nature.

Each painting in this series centers on the forms, colors, and quiet life of plants. From fallen leaves to blooming branches, the plants around me and my current day. These daily sessions were more than acts of art-making—they were meditations. A chance to slow down, notice, and connect.

Some days were filled with clarity and flow. Others were still, even resistant. But each session offered its own wisdom through the process of showing up, observing, and responding with honesty.


Acrylic on Canvas Board 4 x 6.