05/23/2026
This commission piece is special to me in a couple of ways. It was created for a family member, and the barn belonged to her grandparents’ farm — a place filled with memories and meaning.
Aside from the size (20x24), I was given complete creative freedom. Since she’s a photographer who displays black-and-white photography throughout her living room, I knew right away I wanted this piece to live in that same feeling — soft greyscale tones with subtle splashes of color to draw the eye and keep the warmth of the story alive.
One of my favourite parts of painting is seeing the reaction when someone connects emotionally to a piece. Her reaction to this one was honestly one of the best. 💛