Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is a Japanese practice of relaxation and mindfulness that restores the soul. The bath is not a water bath but an infilling of the senses as one wanders through trees listening, seeing, smelling, and feeling. 

I have noticed my own peace as I hike through the woods and enjoy the interplay of light, shadow, shape and sound. I have profound memories of hiking in the warm months where there is much to see and also snowshoeing in the freezing winter where my breath and movement through the snow are the only sounds I hear. Pure peace.

I'm embarking on a 12-month project to translate those feeling into paintings. I hope you will join me on this journey and also share your ideas and experiences with me.