Kiss the Cook, 16 x 20 in, Oil on Panel

feel the warmth of the kitchen gathered in simple objects—a green Dutch oven, a polished coffee pot, an onion, and a scatter of tomatoes. The dark patterned background makes the colors glow all the more, as if light itself is leaning in to illuminate the scene. It’s both rustic and elegant, a reminder that the heart of home is often found in the quiet beauty of everyday things