Smoky Mountain Cascade Pass is an 18×24 oil painting I created during a Kevin Hill class in Clarksville, Tennessee. This blog takes you behind the scenes of the waterfall design, the forest lighting, and the Tennessee inspiration that shaped the piece. It blends the soft atmosphere of the Smoky Mountains with the warm, glowing light I often use in my Colorado landscapes. A peaceful, personal painting that holds two places close to my heart.

Painted during the Oklahoma City Painting Palooza with artist Mark Aguilar, Guardian of the Green captures the quiet strength of a small forest friend. This curious squirrel, standing alert among the leaves, reminds us of nature’s hidden beauty and watchful peace. Discover the story behind the brushstrokes and the heart of this one-of-a-kind painting.