Van Life Zone

This feature by Vanlife Zone explores how I transformed a converted minivan into a mobile art studio, allowing me to create large-scale plein air paintings deep within the forests, rivers, and mountains of Washington State. The article follows my approach to living and painting on location, where each work is shaped by days spent immersed in the landscape rather than created from photographs or memory.

It also highlights the practical realities of combining van life with professional art, from building a functional mobile workspace to navigating remote locations in search of inspiration. Through this journey, the article examines how travel, self-sufficiency, and a direct connection to nature have become central to both my creative process and the paintings themselves.

Read the full feature on Vanlife Zone to learn more about the story behind my mobile studio and the landscapes that continue to inspire my work.