In Natura
Selection by Marianna Olinger
Works by Dennis Cady, Diane Hunt, Nicolette Jelen, Marie Henle, Barrie Kaufman, Barbara Davis Kern, Jerry West, Paul Brach, Emily Trueblood, Katherine Hagstrom, Marjorie Mason, Alvin Sandler, Tony Rosati, and Louis La Brie.
Can images of nature make us happier? I've always believed in the healing powers of nature. Rocks, a body of water, a desertic landscape, a forest, or even a tree all have similarly relaxing effects on my body, mind, and soul. Not long ago, I found a research paper that suggests not only does being in nature have positive effects on humans' humor and well-being, but that looking at it does too. It is with this idea in mind that this selection was made. Here are some of my favorite natural landscapes in the K. Caraccio Collection. I have vivid memories of the first time I saw some of them. Looking at any of these pieces has brought a smile to my face, and still does. I hope it has similar effects on you.