The Thrill of Loneliness

The Thrill of Loneliness
Acrylic, Oil, and Pastel on Canvas (16x24 inches)
Created in Costa Rica, 2024

This painting depicts a solitary bumblebee in an expansive field of flowers. Rather than appearing lost or melancholic, the bee is fully absorbed in its own rhythm, moving freely and with ease. With no competition, the field becomes an unexpected abundance, a quiet jackpot earned through solitude.

The work reframes loneliness as a space of possibility rather than a state of lack. It suggests that being alone can offer freedom, focus, and pleasure when approached with curiosity and presence. Like the bee in its private landscape, solitude becomes not an absence, but a fertile ground for exploration and quiet joy.