Ever since I saw the northern lights at Monument Valley, I was inspired to paint it. It was an amazing first trip to Arizona with a view that i’ll never forget. Please let me know what y’all think so far! I love how it’s coming together❤️ #artist #art #painting #monumentvalley #arizona | Michelle Smith

COMPLETE! Anne sent me this beautiful image. In March, I painted her and her grandmother, one of their last moments before her passing. But this moment is VERY alive! Her 5 grandchildren that live close that she gets to walk home with. I worked hard to show you what was most important. The energy. The happy. The love. And when you see the thumbprint, you know it’s done. I am happy with it. Much, if not most, of the second layer was done with palette knives. It doesn’t feel familiar yet. In fact,