Garnet Philadelphia Stop the presses: I was

Stop the presses: I was awake and out the door early enough one sultry summer morning to capture this sunrise

Within the “loop” of downtown Chicago

Whether I’m marveling at the complementary colors found in a coral reef or in the blooms of backyard summer flowers

crisp light and the bold colors that emerge just as the sun sets and the city lights shimmer to life

Garnet Philadelphia Stop the presses: I wasThis is the first piece in my Jewel Tones" series of paintings inspired by the colors of traditional birthstones of each month. Im super excited about this series because it combines my love of color with my incurable nerdy zeal to understand history and nature. January of 2026 begins with garnet, a red stone used in adornments since the Bronze Age. Some believe that garnets bring their wearers good health, wealth, and happiness. My debut painting in