Healing on the Other Side  

Acrylic painting by Alex “Rio” Rodríguez

Painted on May 17, 2025

I am fortunate enough to support some amazing artists and teachers on YouTube and Patreon. One of these artists is Joni Young. She is a wonderful teacher and has kindly given permission to sell any paintings that her students create from her tutorials.

This image of a beautiful forest in green and blue with a mist in the distance made me think of so many beautiful parks that I’ve visited in the USA.

When I look at this painting, I feel such a sense of tranquility and hope and peace as if I’m walking through the most peaceful place on earth.

Bio: my name is Alex and I’ve recently started on a journey to explore how to paint in Acrylics after many years where I limited myself to drawing in pencil and pen. I’ve always enjoyed drawing and sketching but started painting with Acrylic in August of 2024. I plan to explore airbrushing, digital painting and fluid/dutch pours in the future.

Provenance: Donated to the Legacy Park community fund raising event in Jenkintown, PA. If you are the current owner, please reach out to me so I can update my provenance notes. Currently held by unknown owner.

Pigments and support: Mars Black, Titanium White, Bright Aqua Green and Phthalocyanine Blue. This painting was painted on an acid free, 8×10 cotton canvas which was double primed with white gesso.

Purchase a print: The original painting was donated as described above. I have 8×10 prints available for purchase. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact me at art@rodspace.com.

Inspiration: Based on a tutorial by Joni Young. Joni is a wonderful teacher and has given permission to sell paintings based on her tutorials. Her original is entitled “Healing Forest” and you can watch her tutorial to learn more.