Striegel Studio

I've begun painting the Modern-Day Saints series in earnest. Today, I'm working on backgrounds…

This drypoint etching was inspired by the quiet beauty of light filtering through a canopy of branches. Rather than focusing on every detail, I wanted to capture the feeling of standing beneath the trees and watching light and shadow shift across the landscape. The soft, velvety lines created by the drypoint process help convey both atmosphere and memory.

I’m thrilled to kick off my oil paintings! I’ve chosen St. Michael and St. Joan of Arc to begin with. It’s so exciting to see this series transform from vision to vibrant reality!