This is a very significant scene in the life of our family. My wife and I were at the beach with our son and his girlfriend. We all spent a lot of time together that week in the red chairs.

They were married last year.

From a young age I have always enjoyed looking at art and loved watching as artists create their imagination on to a canvas or paper. I started painting as an adult with an instructor who was very passionate about art and in teaching art.

My inspiration comes from nature and vacations where I find sceneries and compositions that I like to capture on canvas. My favorite seasons are Fall and Spring. What is more beautiful than the Old Mill in Arkansas during those seasons?

My passion is painting which I find meditative and an activity that keeps me in peace while I am at it. I donate my art work to raise money for charities and giving back to society is another aspect of painting that I love. I find an inner peace and joy that is very rewarding and motivating when I give my paintings to others and see the delight it brings to them.

This particular piece – The Old Mill is one of my favorite places as I visit during every season and appreciate its architecture, the greenery and flowers around it. Each time I visit, I see it in different lights and colors which inspired me to paint it. I perceive something special whenever I see the Old mill during different seasons. We take our guests to this historic “Gone with the Wind” prominent site. This inspiration allowed me to capture it on Canvas.

Seasons may change and may give different variations but the structure like the Old Mill seems to be a constant. So, I feel there is something to learn from this; things around us may change but it will be peaceful if we can remain constant and balanced irrespective of how much joy or sorrow may be around us.

I love seeing the contrast of the light in the evening sky with the dark trees and the road lit up by headlights. As this was on a drive home, it’s a peaceful scene for me as my brain was making the transition between work and home. I took the photo, then a few days later sketched it out and just starting playing with the paint…

Like most artists, I turn to painting and other creative avenues as a means to relax. This is my first attempt at abstract art. I wanted to challenge myself to let go. I’ve titled this piece, “Neutral Tranquility” because of the neutral earth tones and peaceful lines.

I love watching other people paint, and I like seeing the process of building layers. I enjoy painting in my free time mostly to see if I can replicate some of the techniques I’ve seen others do. I’m not usually thrilled with the results, but it’s fun!