In this series, “Reflections in Nature” I decided to explore more local elements of our natural world. As a New Hampshire native, it felt long overdue. I am inspired by nature, however I typically have always been attracted to capturing the mysteriousness of outer space, or unusual colors in exotic wildlife. New Hampshire for the most part has always been home, and although it is beautiful it felt mundane for me to paint. Producing this body of work was good challenge that further connected me to home. I have always had a great appreciation of New Hampshire wildlife, however I now feel a greater sense of place here as a result of looking deeper within my immediate surroundings, rather than simply living in it.