Inspired by a hike at Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, Virginia, this series captures the layered beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills — where meadows roll into mountains and wildflowers sway beneath an endless sky.

Each piece reflects a moment from the trail: close studies of purple coneflowers and thistle, a swallowtail butterfly drifting on a summer breeze, and wide valley views where farmland meets cloud-shadowed peaks.

Through bold color, graphic linework, and simplified form, the Sky Meadows Series transforms an ordinary hike into a meditation on rhythm, stillness, and connection to place — a love letter to Virginia’s landscape and the quiet magic found outdoors.

The Sky Meadows Series continues my exploration of rhythm and stillness in nature — a study in color, memory, and the feeling of being momentarily unhurried.