A piece inspired by a photo on the LHT Instagram — the fall trees reflected in the water and the tall grass make it a beautiful composition. I used Gouache on hot press paper for this work. Courtesy of the artist

From Monroe, Manveen has been creating since she was a child. An art instructor and someone who really leaned into art with the world in lockdown, Manveen loves to experiment with new media. Her current watercolors are often in tribute to New Jersey’s four distinct seasons.

Kerr Farm, courtesy of the artist

Splitting her time between Pennington and Vermont, Linda is an artist and arts educator who paints in acrylics, oils, and watercolors – which are her favorite. Linda’s work has been exhibited locally and she tries to do a little painting each and every day.

Mt. Rose Distillery, courtesy of the artist

A Princeton resident and athlete, Meghan is wrapping up a physical therapy program at Rutgers. She’s always created, but since 2010 she’s been immersed in painting acrylic landscapes inspired by the vistas she encounters as she trains – which is frequently on the LHT.

Wild Oats and Barley, collagraph monoprints from feathers and foliage along the trail Sections 5 through 16 from March to September 2020. Printed from the collected objects by hand-inking and using an etching press with archival paper, courtesy of the artist

Living in Lawrenceville, Amanda is a scientist by day and an accomplished printmaker in her spare time. Her prints, which include etching, silkscreening, solarplate printing, and other techniques, incorporate feathers, leaves, and flowers – some of which she finds on her walks along the LHT.

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A Pennington resident and Lawrence native, Sarah only recently discovered a passion for photography and a real appreciation for nature after an accident. A social worker and fitness buff, Sarah visits the LHT daily and is able to capture very special vistas and vignettes with just the phone in her pocket.

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John is lucky enough to live right off the LHT and Carson Road Woods. A longtime friend of the trail, he captures beautiful landscapes and detail shots of the natural environment. His photography seeks to reveal the beauty in the everyday while capturing moments – seasons, weather, light – in time.

“This 11×14” oil painting was created en plein air on the Lawrenceville Hopewell trail by the entrance near ETS. It was a gorgeous day out and the shadows were so pretty…” read more. Courtesy of the artist

Living in Princeton, Helene works in business coaching and strategic planning but finds herself immersed in the joy of art. Fond of various media, Helene gravitates to oil paint for its depth and richness. She often paints outside, inspired by ever-changing light and color.

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Living in Lawrence, Ben is a self-taught photographer and licensed architect who specializes in landscape architecture and mobile photography. He enjoys trail running and going for walks with his family on the LHT where he captures incredible wildlife shots and vivid landscapes.

Fox Leaping. A characteristic pounce for a small mammal in grass. Acrylic on paper, 18×24”, courtesy of the artist

A Princeton resident, Mary straddles two worlds – fine art and science. After a career in science and science publishing, she recently completed a degree in fine arts. Her nature-inspired multimedia works not only celebrate nature but draw attention to the environment and climate crisis.