Field Note No. 05 - Sanctuary

Oil, oil stick, and watercolor on canvas, 12 x 12 in

Sanctuary is an invitation into stillness. Layers of muted mauves and softened earth tones, while organic watercolor patterns spread and settle across the surface like weathered ground—cracked earth holding the memory of both hardship and renewal.

This painting became a reflection of the kind of sanctuary that isn't found in a place, but in a presence. It speaks to the steady, nurturing embrace that asks nothing in return—a feeling of being held, protected, and allowed to simply exist. Like a deep exhale or a long-awaited hug, Sanctuary offers a moment to rest.