"Marker 220" is a dirt road in Cordova, Alaska that took the artist to the perfect place for this plein air painting. As the sun was setting, she spotted a break in the tall trees that somehow framed the warm glow of the sun, highlighting the moss covered ground that looked like a magical land right out of a fairytale. This painting captures that breathtaking moment, preserving the beauty in Cordova's landscapes.
 
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view.