I'm honored to share that one of my paintings has been accepted into the 2026 Oil Painters of America National Salon, hosted by Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana. The National Salon is one of Oil Painters of America's premier juried exhibitions, bringing together approximately 180 representational oil paintings by Master Signature, Signature, and Associate members from across North America. The exhibition showcases an extraordinary range of subjects—from still life and florals to landscapes, wildlife, and figurative work—highlighting the strength and diversity of contemporary representational painting.

As a floral painter, it is especially meaningful to have my work included alongside so many accomplished artists whose dedication to craftsmanship and the tradition of oil painting continues to inspire me. Creating each painting is an opportunity to preserve a fleeting moment of beauty. My work is rooted in the quiet poetry of flowers—their elegance, resilience, and ability to evoke memories and emotions. To have this painting recognized by Oil Painters of America is both an encouragement and a reminder of why I continue to paint.

The exhibition will be on view July 31 through August 29, 2026, at Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana, with the opening reception and awards ceremony taking place on Friday, July 31. More than $30,000 in awards will be presented during the exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey—whether you've collected a painting, visited an exhibition, followed along online, or simply encouraged my work. Your support makes milestones like this even more meaningful. If you're able to visit the exhibition, I hope you'll stop by and experience this outstanding collection of representational art in person.