I had the privilege of closing out my undergrad education with a trip to Israel. Our over-sized and very American group of students toured the Holy Lands for about a month. Although the program mainly focused on academics, we witnessed many faces of the land of Israel, and these paintings depict a few: the natural world, daily life, and eclectic scenes. This brief collection, some five-minute sketches and other more detailed works, unfortunately doesn't cover all of it. There was so much to observe. Enjoy this sampling and know that the real thing was sensational!
A collection of potted plants in the courtyard of the Church of Dominus Flevit, Mt. of Olives, Jerusalem.
Modern day shepherd and flock near Nahal Zin.
Young boys chatting during a morning ride, Jericho.
Play time, near Jerusalem.
Market passage in the Jewish Quarter, Old City Jerusalem.
Third-floor view from Hotel Neve Ilan, Jerusalem.
Tiny flowers.
Giant seed pods from trees near TIberias, Galilee.
Palms on Shabbat, near Tiberias, Galilee.
Noticeable interior decor, near Jerusalem.
Potted plants near Jerusalem.