Inspired by the alpine landscape near Mount Baker Wilderness along the Bagley Lakes Loop, Valley of Light captures the brilliance of autumn at elevation. A sweep of vivid red brush fills the foreground, anchoring the composition with warmth and intensity. Beyond it, mountain streams descend through golden hillsides, guiding the eye toward the still lake below.
 
The interplay of flowing water and quiet reflection creates a rhythm of movement and rest. Saturated reds, brilliant golds, ambers, and deep evergreen tones amplify the clarity of high-altitude light — crisp, expansive, and luminous.
 
At 36 × 36 inches, this statement piece invites immersion. The scale allows the viewer to step into the valley itself, surrounded by radiance and depth. Valley of Light reflects on convergence — of water, of season, of brilliance — and the transformative power of standing within a landscape fully illuminated.