Here's the sky, being overly dramatic, with the help of some encaustic swirls. A tiny row of houses anchors it to reality.

Digital collage, 13 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?