Today marks a significant milestone in my life and artistic career: the culmination of a project that has truly become my life's work up until now. I've just finalized a collection of 191 unique digital art pieces, ready for you to explore on my art download site. Each image, transformed through Photoshop into a watercolor-style painting with a distinctive salt texture, represents not just a scene I've captured, but a piece of my soul and a testament to a journey of growth and resilience.

This collection, featuring everything from the vibrant cityscapes of Atlanta, New York, and Salt Lake City, to the stoic beauty of lighthouses, historical buildings, landscapes, and abstract compositions, offers something for everyone. I designed this site so that you don't have to have a lot of money to own something lasting and memorable. It's more than just a gallery; it's a reflection of moments observed, emotions felt, and the profound therapeutic power of art.

Navigating the Unseen Battles and Finding Support

My path to this point hasn't been a straight line, and like many, I've faced my share of unseen battles. For years, I've grappled with service-related PTSD, a silent struggle that often dictates its own terms. Even though I am very fortunate to have traveled the world and seen a lot of beautiful things, on the other side of that, I feel in a lot of ways that I also paid with those negative experiences.

The very events I experienced in the military that caused my PTSD also ignited a deep desire within me to create something beautiful in this world, especially in a time when things aren't always so great. It was a constant reminder that we need to look at the positive things in our world. When we look at the good in any situation, the seemingly insurmountable can become easily overcome.

This past June, the weight of my struggles became particularly heavy, leading me to spend a week in the hospital, dedicating that time entirely to taking care of my mental health. It was a difficult, necessary step, a moment of pausing to rebuild and to remind myself that true strength lies not just in enduring, but in actively seeking healing.

One of the big reasons I made the life-changing decision to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah, was precisely because it offered me access to better healthcare through the VA. This support has been absolutely foundational, and I can say with certainty that I couldn't have ever started this project, let alone completed it, without their invaluable help. Their dedication to veteran care has provided the stability and support necessary for me to pursue this creative path.

It's through these personal experiences that the heart of this project truly emerged. Every single image I'm offering for sale carries a profound purpose beyond its aesthetic appeal. You'll notice that with each listing, a portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to a specific charitable organization, such as the Fisher House Foundation and Safe Passage. This isn't just a business decision; it's deeply personal. Having experienced the need for support, understanding, and safe spaces, I feel an undeniable call to give back to organizations that provide critical assistance to veterans, military families, and survivors of domestic violence – causes that resonate deeply with my own journey.

Art as Therapy, Giving as Purpose, and a Future Ahead

Creating these images has been an incredibly grounding and healing process. The act of diving into a photograph, meticulously applying digital paint, and bringing a new life to a captured moment—whether it's the quiet solitude of a lone tree, the bustling energy of a city, or the dramatic sweep of a landscape—has been a form of meditation, a way to channel challenges into something beautiful and tangible. Each stroke and texture became a step forward.

And now, as this extensive collection is complete, I feel a profound sense of accomplishment. This isn't merely a collection of digital downloads; it is the culmination of my life's work up until now, infused with personal memories, challenges overcome, and a renewed purpose to contribute positively to the world.

Looking ahead, my artistic journey continues. Thanks to my free lifetime pass to the National Parks for my service, I am planning on visiting and creating new images from these majestic places in the future. I am committed to regularly updating this collection, bringing new perspectives and creations to my gallery. I'll also be keeping you updated with new articles as I add more work, sharing insights and stories behind the art.

When you explore these images, whether you choose a digital download for your screen or a physical print to adorn your walls, I hope you see more than just art. I hope you see a piece of a journey, a commitment to quality, and a dedication to supporting vital causes.

I want to thank all of my supporters up until this point in the last 6 years in my professional photography journey since re-starting in 2019, especially my mom who is likely my biggest fan. : ) - D-Day.

You can see my work here: https://www.sundogegallery.com/shop-art