He is said to have been the painter of light, as light plays the main role in his impressionistic paintings – sometimes it shines through the trees, sometimes it reflects in the clear water of a stream, and sometimes it peeks out from the windows of a lonely house in the dark of night. Whether paintings, textiles, books, or puzzles – his artistic products are meant to give people hope, joy, inspiration, light, and an appreciation for all the beauty in the world.