A fantasy landscape emerges from the swirling mists, courtesy of encaustic monoprints and palette knife textures.

Digital collage, 16 layers © 2018 Liz Ruest

From a series titled "Unstable Ground" which ponders what our internal landscapes look like. We can wish they were soothing, but sometimes, it’s a jumble, full of trouble, mystery, adventure. Your labels may vary. Can a landscape be reassuring, and disturbing, at the same time?

As we navigate our lives, through constant change, how can we stay balanced and focused, with a view to that horizon? When the ground keeps moving, and life is a bit scary, how can we manage to keep exploring and moving forward?