The story behind “First Light”:
This painting was slow. It asked more of me than I expected—technically, emotionally, spiritually. I started it before I had the words for what was happening inside me. Just this pull to paint trees. And light. And the space in between.
“First Light” became a portrait of my return to faith, though I didn’t know that’s what it was at the time. I was just trying to make sense of things. The longer I worked on it, the more it felt like walking into the woods without a map—messy, unsure, but somehow still guided. The light wouldn’t come easily. I repainted it over and over, chasing something I couldn’t quite name.
When I finally stepped back, it felt finished—not because it was perfect, but because it told the truth. That the light does break through. That even in shadow, there’s a softness waiting. That God was already there, even before I recognized Him.
I donated the original to the first church I walked into when I started finding my way back—C Road. It felt like the right place for it. The piece, like my faith at the time, was imperfect but full of intent. Honest. Searching. Hopeful.
Part of the Impressions in Oil collection, “First Light” is for anyone who’s ever wandered and been gently drawn back. It’s a quiet reminder that sometimes light doesn’t flood in all at once—it filters through, branch by branch, until suddenly you can see.
Specifications of our canvas prints:
Enhanced texture and timeless beauty with our canvas print. The canvas texture enhances the image's natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience:
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Canvas Material: Responsibly sourced FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300-350gsm, 350-400 microns).
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Thickness: Slim (2cm) and Thick (4cm) options.
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Available Sizes: 26 sizes in inches (US & Canada) and cms (rest of the world).
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Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.
No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.
