146 (Sterling Valley) - 5 X 7 Folded Card

$5.00

5 X 7 reproduction of an original acrylic painting.

Every year my friends from undergrad at UVM have a reunion girls weekend in June. In 2023 we went for a hike together in Stowe on a trail that opened into a picturesque field with a pond. We all oohed and awed as we basked in the beauty of the surroundings, and someone remarked how funny it was that we were all so astounded by the scenery — as if we were tourists who had never been to Vermont, as if it was our first time going on a hike. But I think what we were collectively feeling was the giddy joy of being with old friends, and the lifting of our minds out of daily life that allowed us to feel a deeper love and appreciation for our surroundings. Happy just to be there. I snapped a photo while we were crossing a stream and my friends remarked, “You should paint that and call it ‘146’ and only we will know what it means”. As the painting developed it took on a warmth not reflective of the reference photograph, but mirroring the warmth of my memory of that moment.

These cards include an envelope and protective sleeve. The size is perfect for sending a letter to a friend or framing as a small print.

Ships in a sturdy envelope. If you are local to Vermont you may also opt for “pickup” upon checkout at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT.

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5 X 7 reproduction of an original acrylic painting.

Every year my friends from undergrad at UVM have a reunion girls weekend in June. In 2023 we went for a hike together in Stowe on a trail that opened into a picturesque field with a pond. We all oohed and awed as we basked in the beauty of the surroundings, and someone remarked how funny it was that we were all so astounded by the scenery — as if we were tourists who had never been to Vermont, as if it was our first time going on a hike. But I think what we were collectively feeling was the giddy joy of being with old friends, and the lifting of our minds out of daily life that allowed us to feel a deeper love and appreciation for our surroundings. Happy just to be there. I snapped a photo while we were crossing a stream and my friends remarked, “You should paint that and call it ‘146’ and only we will know what it means”. As the painting developed it took on a warmth not reflective of the reference photograph, but mirroring the warmth of my memory of that moment.

These cards include an envelope and protective sleeve. The size is perfect for sending a letter to a friend or framing as a small print.

Ships in a sturdy envelope. If you are local to Vermont you may also opt for “pickup” upon checkout at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT.

5 X 7 reproduction of an original acrylic painting.

Every year my friends from undergrad at UVM have a reunion girls weekend in June. In 2023 we went for a hike together in Stowe on a trail that opened into a picturesque field with a pond. We all oohed and awed as we basked in the beauty of the surroundings, and someone remarked how funny it was that we were all so astounded by the scenery — as if we were tourists who had never been to Vermont, as if it was our first time going on a hike. But I think what we were collectively feeling was the giddy joy of being with old friends, and the lifting of our minds out of daily life that allowed us to feel a deeper love and appreciation for our surroundings. Happy just to be there. I snapped a photo while we were crossing a stream and my friends remarked, “You should paint that and call it ‘146’ and only we will know what it means”. As the painting developed it took on a warmth not reflective of the reference photograph, but mirroring the warmth of my memory of that moment.

These cards include an envelope and protective sleeve. The size is perfect for sending a letter to a friend or framing as a small print.

Ships in a sturdy envelope. If you are local to Vermont you may also opt for “pickup” upon checkout at the Emile Gruppe Gallery in Jericho, VT.