Granite Ridge is a small watercolor, 2 by 3 inches matted to 3 by 4, capturing a quiet moment in our local terrain. The piece centers on a rugged rock formation, its cool blue and gray tones layered to reveal texture and form. Behind it, gentle washes of muted green and yellow outline distant hills, while a soft blue sky stretches calmly overhead. Working with watercolor allowed the colors to flow and blend naturally, creating a stillness that invites you to pause and consider the quiet strength of the landscape. This piece reflects a familiarity with place, rendered simply but with careful attention to the interplay of light and surface.