#5: The Great Ascent

Description

20″x24″ 12-color serigraph on fine art paper, signed numbered edition of 100

• The Big Idea: This is the “let’s go” moment of the collection. It’s not just a painting; it’s a burst of fresh air for your wall. It captures that high-energy second when a whale breaches the surface or a ship’s sails finally catch a strong wind. Everything in the room—the air, the light, the shapes—is climbing upward at once.
• The Feeling: I actually started out trying to paint a quiet vase of flowers, but they had other plans. They evolved into a breaching whale and a traditional sailing ship. It turns out the table wanted to go on a voyage, and I was just the navigator. I’ve taken all that chaotic, salt-water energy and locked it into a strong, soaring structure.
• How it Changes Your Room: Think of this painting as a “Macro-Jolt” of pure adrenaline for your home. It takes a room that feels a little stagnant and replaces it with a sense of high-velocity movement. It’s designed to be a “Steady Spot” for a life in motion—a reminder to keep moving forward and upward.
  • The Vibe: Bold, adventurous, and defiantly optimistic.
  • Where to Hang It: A main lobby, a grand entryway, or a busy workspace—anywhere the soaring sails can serve as a daily reminder that the best parts of the journey are still ahead.
• The Artist’s Touch: As the finale of the home series, you’ll notice that the bowls and cups from the earlier paintings have literally grown wings. I applied a special gloss to some of the “shards”; as you walk past, the light catches different pieces, making the whole scene feel like it’s sailing upward right along with you.