Juanita Bellavance, Romancing the journey 1, 2021, Collage on panel, 12 x 12 inches, Framed 5x5 inches With its peaceful atmosphere and

With its peaceful atmosphere and grounded composition

and feel held by the calming presence of nature

and brown is a study in restraint and precision — a miniature world of tone and texture that invites close

we went to band camp a week before school started so we could prepare for marching season

Soft pinks

Juanita Bellavance, Romancing the journey 1, 2021, Collage on panel, 12 x 12 inches, Framed 5x5 inches With its peaceful atmosphere andFrom river scenes to aspen trees this piece draws us into a distant place behind the leaves through an ancient village path of sorts. It is reminiscent of days of yore when life was simple and stone built homes were surrounded by gardens. It reminds me a little of an Italian village with narrow passageways.