I’m delighted to share that my painting Where Sunlight Lingers – Sunflowers & Goldfinches has been juried into the Salmagundi Club’s 48th Annual Open Exhibition. The show will be on view in New York City from June 9 through June 26, 2026.

This piece grew out of a simple but luminous moment—sunlight resting on late-season sunflowers in my father’s garden, sunflowers turning toward the late light, goldfinches moving gently among them with their cheery calls. There’s a softness to that kind of light, a sense of time slowing, that I wanted to hold onto. The pairing of sunflowers and goldfinches felt especially meaningful to me—their shared palette, their seasonal rhythm, and the quiet energy they bring to a scene that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Painted in both opaque and transparent watercolor on museum board, this work allowed me to explore subtle layers of light and texture. I’ve always been drawn to that balance—letting transparency suggest atmosphere while using opacity to anchor form and detail. In many ways, the process mirrored the subject itself: fleeting light made tangible through careful observation.

I’m deeply grateful to the Salmagundi Club for the honor of inclusion in this exhibition. It’s a privilege to have my work shown in such a historic and respected space, alongside so many accomplished artists. Opportunities like this feel both grounding and inspiring—reminders of the shared dedication that connects artists across time and place.

Thank you, as always, to those who continue to support and follow my work. Your encouragement means more than I can fully express.