Gracie the goose woke before the sun, feathers damp with fog. She waddled in the pool of water at Staunton Farm as the sky bloomed pink and gold. Mist curled over the grasses while the countryside slept. Gracie watched the quiet light ripple across the water, knowing morning had begun gently, just for her. Crickets […]
Elizabeth Gleason Paintings
Painted Entryway Cabinet
A cluttered entryway becomes a hand-painted folk art moment as a simple shoe cabinet is transformed with color, memory, and purpose. Clutter reigns supreme, and lately I’ve been trying—earnestly—to harness the chaos. Our entryway (also known as the den of chaos) has been undergoing a slow, thoughtful renovation. As the seasons shift, this space becomes […]
The Stillness of August
In Wesleyville, the river curved gently around the bend, its quiet surface reflecting the soft light of an August evening. Though summer lingered, the sun was already setting earlier, hinting at the coming shift of seasons. The trees stood at the height of their green, soon to surrender to autumn’s touch. As the stillness of night […]
Painting Snow Mountain
I recently took a painting class with John McDonald—not because I needed the practice, but because sometimes, when inspiration feels quiet, a class is the nudge I need to keep painting. This one, in particular, caught my attention because the subject looked so much like the view from my front windows. Locals here call the […]
Golden Pear Oil Painting
Emma prepared to transform her bounty from Menlo’s Pear Farm into a mouthwatering pie. The kitchen was filled with the warm aroma of spices and baked goodness. As the pie emerged golden and fragrant from the oven, she knew she would enjoy each and every delicious bite.