"Coastal Haze I" Finds a New Home

There are moments as an artist that stay with you long after an exhibition ends. For me, one of those moments came recently when Coastal Haze I, a postcard-sized work from a series I created during an artist residency in Newfoundland, was purchased at the Postcard Art Exhibit in the Netherlands.

The Coastal Haze series was inspired by the ever-changing atmosphere of Newfoundland’s coastline. During my residency, I spent time observing the way fog, light, and sea seemed to merge into soft layers of colour and texture. The landscape often felt both vast and intimate, with distant horizons dissolving into mist. These impressions became the foundation for the series, which explores memory, place, and the subtle beauty of coastal weather.

Learning that Coastal Haze I had been purchased was exciting in itself, but discovering that the buyer was another artist made the experience especially meaningful. There is something deeply affirming about having your work resonate with a fellow creative; someone who understands the process, dedication, and vulnerability involved in making art. Their decision to take the piece home felt like a genuine connection across both geography and artistic practice, and I am truly honoured.

The Postcard Art Exhibit is also more than an art event; it serves as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's causes. Knowing that the exhibition supports such important work adds another layer of significance to the experience. Art has a unique ability to bring people together, spark conversations, and contribute to communities beyond the gallery walls. I am grateful that Coastal Haze I could play a small part in supporting this cause.

As artists, we often send our work out into the world without knowing where it will end up or who it might touch. It is always rewarding when a piece finds a home, but it is particularly special when that journey connects artists, collectors, and charitable efforts in a meaningful way.

I am grateful to the organizers of the Postcard Art Exhibit, to everyone who supports the fundraiser, and especially to the artist who chose to bring Coastal Haze I into their collection. Moments like these remind me why I continue to create and share my work.

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