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This painting has a story behind it. A husband commissioned this for his wife, who is battling cancer. He wanted a piece of art that would inspire her to push through, and tell her that life has more pleasant things waiting for her after this hard part. The quote reads: "When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill. Jane is a big fan of Monet, so this piece has a pond and bridge similar to Monet's garden, where he painted for many years. I think this painting could inspire people in many different hard times in life. Also available in cards.

Born and raised in Upstate New York, I always had an interest in art as a child. I learned to sketch faces in a college art class, and loved to draw my nieces and nephews. I did not do much painting until I moved to Las Vegas 5 years ago and became inspired by the scenery of the area and regional Southwest art that I found in different places. Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire were of particular interest to me: surrounded by rich color and ancient petroglyphs, I felt the peace of nature and thought about the expression of art even before humans had pencils. Road trips to National Parks including Arches National Park in Utah were of further inspiration. The colorful sunsets, canyons, and mountains of the West are beyond beautiful, and...