It’s been far too long since I last wrote here — bad blogger me! But if there were ever a reason to return, this is it. I have the joy (and still, honestly, the disbelief) of sharing some news that has moved me to my core.

This September, I will be traveling to Bhutan for the opening of my new exhibition, Echoes of a Kingdom, under the royal patronage at the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum. The show will be part of the national celebrations marking the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan — a true Bodhisattva King whose leadership has inspired not just a nation, but people across the world.

Longchenpa’s Gaze, Tharpa Ling, Bumthnag, oil, acrylic and gold ink on canvas, 60” X 39”

This invitation is both a professional milestone and a deeply personal honor. My connection to Bhutan began years ago, during my first visit to this extraordinary country. I was struck immediately by its beauty — not just the mountains and monasteries, but the warmth, grace, and kindness of its people. I’ve returned several times since, each visit deepening my appreciation for the values woven into Bhutanese life: compassion, harmony, and an enduring respect for the land.

Pilgrim’s Pause, oil on linen, 28” x 32”

The works in Echoes of a Kingdom were created specifically for this occasion — a new series of oil and watercolor paintings inspired by Bhutan’s profound cultural, psiritual and environmental legacy. They are my way of honoring the visionary leadership of His Majesty, who brought the concept of Gross National Happiness into the global consciousness and guided Bhutan through an era of remarkable transformation.

Painting this series has been an act of both homage and gratitude — an attempt to reflect, in color and form, the sense of wonder and connection I feel when I am in Bhutan. The exhibition will be on view at the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum from September through December 2025, with the opening celebration on September 25.

After its debut in Bhutan, the exhibition will travel to selected cultural venues across Europe and the United States — but to me, Bhutan will always be where this work truly belongs.

Until then, I’ll be here in the studio, brushes in hand, heart full, counting the days.