I fell in love with landscapes and painting outdoors when my mother, an artist and art teacher, would take us with her. It always felt peaceful and I loved feeling the sun on my skin and hearing and seeing nature all around me. In this busy day and age, it’s nice to take the time to study the world we live in, to watch the critters go about their business and follow the sun as it moves across the sky. Taking in nature does indeed soothe the soul.