This painting began with a feeling, inspired by a meditation. One of my favorite restorative practices is yoga nidra, which essentially is a guided meditation and Richard Miller’s iRest is the one I practice most often. At one point in the longer iRest meditation, Miller asks us to picture a space that feels safe and welcoming. For some reason, I always picture a little glade in the woods–it’s made warm by beams of sunlight falling through trees, gently lighting the forest floor. It’s my go-to image when I want to feel centered and at peace, which is often a little surprising to me, considering I tend to be a bit more indoorsy than outdoorsy. But the idea of a forest glade never fails to soothe me: the feel of the cool air, the scent of the forest cedar and pines, the gentle chirps of song birds, and the freshness taken in with each breath. This work of Joy celebrates that sense of calm respite. It allows you to be transported out of the frenetic energy of day to day life and into a space that’s peaceful and nurturing. Where do you need that feeling the most? “Dappled Sunlight in the Glade” is a two-paneled painting and each panel measures 30”x30” on gallery-wrapped canvas. The paintings come wired and ready to hang in your home or office, or wherever you need a reliable spot for restoration and relaxation.