Hopeful Descent, 2026, acrylic, 12 x 14 in. / 30.48 x 35.56 cm.

Hopeful Descent, Jennifer Ball, 2026, acrylic, 12 x 14 in. / 30.48 x 35.56 cm.

This painting was inspired by a photograph I took while hiking down from Balance Rock in Buhl, Idaho. The scene captures what I love most about the American West: the vast sky, rugged terrain, and the quiet peace that comes from being surrounded by miles of open land.