Costa Rica Jungle: Original 12″ x 48″

Costa Rica Jungle, 12″ x 48″

During my January 2024 artist residency in Costa Rica, I spent many hours hiking on undeveloped roads through the lush jungle vegetation.

I would often set out in the hot hours of the late afternoon, go exploring, and arrive back at the residency drenched in sweat and smiling just before sunset.

I took many photos, and the ones that have remained the most inspiring, in regards to my art, were the ones where an almost blinding tropical sunlight shone through layers of dark leaves casting deep shadow on the jungle floor.

The light glittered and twinkled in between the branches and leaves overhead, like a million tiny suns. This feeling of cool shade, punctuated by the brilliant light and the colors of the tropical plants, is a beautiful and unforgettable experience.

This painting, Costa Rica Jungle, illustrates one of those special moments in the jungle.

The warm color palette of orange, pink and gold is striking against the deep greens. This painting, a perfect balance of light and shadow, will make you feel the heat and the sense of wonder you feel on an adventure into a tropical jungle.