18” Round Canvas with 1.5inch wide wooden frame. Varnished and Ready to hang.

The final piece in the Seasons of Life series, “Settle In” captures a moment of quiet surrender—a deep, calming exhale at the end of a long, transformative journey. Nestled in the heart of a dense, moss-draped forest, a warmly lit cabin glows like a beacon of rest and reflection. A gentle stream flows beneath a small wooden bridge, guiding the viewer inward—toward safety, toward stillness, toward home.

This painting symbolizes the emotional landscape of settling into a new chapter of life—one shaped by impending parenthood and the quiet, tender moments that precede a major shift. The towering trees and soft ferns speak of endurance and growth, of being rooted while everything changes. Autumn leaves burn softly in the distance, hinting at the inevitability of change and the beauty in accepting it.

The smoke curling from the chimney carries a sense of warmth and continuity—life is happening here. The amber lights inside the cabin suggest comfort, love, and the presence of something sacred. It’s a place where time slows down, where the urgency of the outside world fades, and where one can simply be.

There’s nothing more to chase. No need to explain or prepare. This painting embodies the feeling of arriving—not just at a physical place, but at an emotional one. A place where you begin to embrace the unknowns of parenthood, and allow yourself to rest in the in-between space. The transition. The hush before new life enters and shifts everything once more.

This is the feeling of coming home—not just to a space, but to yourself, your partner, and the life you’ve built together. It’s peaceful, a little bittersweet, and wholly sacred.