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There’s a moment, heading east on the highway toward Montauk, when everything shifts. The road bends, the dunes rise up, and the sky opens wide. It’s right before Route 27 splits into the old and new highway, and every time I pass it, I feel the same sense of calm.
This scene—the winding path through the dunes, the sand softening the edges of the road, the sky stretching open like a quiet invitation—it’s a little tease of what’s to come. A glimpse of Montauk before you arrive. A reminder that you’re almost there.
That feeling is what I wanted to capture in Follow Me Home.
Painting with the Earth in Mind
Painting this piece felt different. More intentional. More connected. I’ve been slowly shifting my studio practice toward more sustainable and eco-conscious materials, not just for the sake of it, but because it aligns with the way I see and appreciate the world around me.
For Follow Me Home, I mixed my own paint from sustainably harvested, ground pigments—earth minerals collected from around the world. There’s something about working with materials that come straight from the land, something grounding in the process of mixing colors that have been used by artists for centuries.
These pigments hold history. They don’t just sit on the surface—they become part of the painting itself, layered with depth and intention. It felt right to use them for a piece that’s so connected to place, to land, to a moment of stillness on the way to somewhere special.
A Familiar Glimpse of What’s Ahead
If you’ve ever driven east toward Montauk, you’ve passed this spot. Hither Hills State Park 4x4 Beach Access Road #1—a quiet, winding path that cuts through the dunes, leading straight to the water. Most people drive right by it, caught in the rhythm of the road, focused on the last stretch ahead. Others pull off, taking the turn, drawn to the familiar pull of the ocean just beyond the sand.
It’s not the last curve before Montauk, but it’s a familiar glimpse of what’s to come. A quiet tease. The kind of place that makes you exhale a little deeper, shift in your seat, and feel that anticipation settle in.
And then, just a little further ahead, you make your choice.
Do you stay on Route 27, the familiar, steady path into town? Or do you take the scenic route—Old Montauk Highway (or as my family has always called it, the bumpy road)—letting the twists and turns reveal flashes of ocean before finally delivering you to Montauk?
Whichever way you go, the feeling is the same.
You’re almost there.
A Love Letter to the Land
Montauk is changing. The world is changing. And while I can’t stop that, I can be more intentional about how I create. Choosing materials that honor the land instead of depleting it. Using pigments that come from the earth, that hold something real and lasting.
A winding path always feels like an invitation—a quiet promise of what’s ahead, just out of sight.
I hope this piece carries that same feeling. The anticipation. The calm. The deep breath before you arrive.
Take "Follow Me Home" With You
If this piece speaks to you, you can view it here and bring a little bit of Montauk’s quiet beauty into your space.