I’m pleased to share that my painting Sapling Song – Palm Warbler will debut at the Cape Cod Art Center’s 2026 SUMMER NATIONALS exhibition in Barnstable, Massachusetts, running July 17 through August 14. This piece reflects my ongoing fascination with the quiet, intimate moments found in nature – those small encounters that reveal the character of a season.

The Palm Warbler has always struck me as a gentle, observant presence, and I wanted this painting to capture the feeling of discovering one perched among young saplings on a warm summer day. Its subtle yellow tones, the delicate movement of new growth, and the soft interplay of light all came together to form a scene that felt both peaceful and alive.

Much of my work begins with careful study in the field, and this painting grew from time spent watching how these birds interact with their surroundings. The warbler’s posture, the texture of the saplings, and the quiet energy of the moment guided the composition. My goal was to create a piece that invites viewers to pause and appreciate the understated beauty that often goes unnoticed.

As Sapling Song – Palm Warbler joins the SUMMER NATIONALS exhibition in Cape Cod, I hope it offers a moment of stillness and connection—an opportunity to experience the gentle rhythms of summer through the lens of a single, fleeting encounter.