Journal
For the first time in a long while, Chicago's iconic skyline has faded behind a blanket of wildfire smoke. Sometimes it takes losing sight of something familiar to remember just how much we love it.
The places we visit often stay with us long after we've returned home. Whether it's a quiet village, a winding street, or a breathtaking view, those moments become part of our story. Discover why travel inspires so much of my work—and how your favorite vacation photograph can become a timeless oil painting.
A stream running behind the house. Wildlife passing through the yard. Mountain air and a slower pace of life. In this reflection, Stacey shares how living in Colorado has shaped the way she observes the world—and how those quiet moments of nature continue to influence her work as an artist.
Every year around Memorial Day, Chicago changes. The lake begins to sparkle differently, boats return to the harbor, and the city slowly exhales into summer. In this reflection on Chicago, memory, and the feeling of home, Stacey B. Street shares how paintings like Diversey Harbor capture the quiet beauty of an American summer beginning.
A flash of yellow. Headlights cutting through the rain. The city doesn’t slow down—but sometimes, for a second, it gives you something worth holding onto.
