"Ethereal Gateway" represents a surreal exploration of perspective and nature, blending the real and imagined. This 16 x 20 oil painting, created in September of 2024, draws inspiration from the mesmerizing landscapes I encountered in Maui, captured in photographs I later fed into an AI. The AI's reinterpretations sparked a visual journey, leading to the creation of this surreal world where a door serves as a portal between realms, evoking the idea of endless possibilities.