While staying at a residency in the Carpathians, I experienced immense joy and a surge of energy from observing nature—listening to birds, walking through the forest, and gazing at the horizon. I was inspired by these landscapes, the colors, and the beauty of spring—early spring with late snow still resting on the mountain peaks. It was truly beautiful, and in that work I sought to convey the beauty of that moment of encountering the Carpathians