FIND YOURSELF.
LOSE YOURSELF.
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
- Thomas Merton
Contemporary palette knife landscape paintings that invite
stillness, hope, and refuge into everyday spaces.
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Bringing Peace and Hope Through Fine Art
Fine art inspired by faith, nature,
and the quiet places where hope grows.
I believe every home needs a place to rest the eye—and every heart needs moments of refuge. My paintings are created to offer both. In a world that often feels hurried and noisy, our homes are places of refuge. Through my paintings, I hope to create moments of stillness—artwork that invites you to pause, breathe deeply, and be reminded of the beauty, peace, and hope found in God's creation.
Whether it's the soft glow of a sunrise, the calm reflection of water, or the quiet strength of a mountain landscape, each piece is created to bring a sense of rest and encouragement into the spaces where life happens every day.
My prayer is that every painting I create becomes more than something beautiful to look at. I hope it becomes a place to rest the eye, quiet the heart, and be reminded that God's presence is never far away.
MEET THE ARTIST
MEAGHAN TROUP, FINE ARTISTHi, I'm Meaghan Troup, the artist behind Refuge Fine Art.
For me, painting is more than creating beautiful landscapes—it's a way of sharing the peace and hope I've found through faith and the beauty of God's creation. Some of my most meaningful moments have come while watching light break across a quiet lake, hiking wooded trails, or simply pausing to notice the beauty that often goes unseen in our busy lives.
Those moments inspire every painting I create.
Working with oil paints and palette knives, I build rich layers of color and texture that invite you to slow down and experience each piece more deeply. The expressive texture created by this technique allows me to capture not only the beauty of a landscape, but also the emotion of the moment—the quiet peace of still waters, the warmth of morning light, or the strength and hope found in the enduring beauty of creation.
Refuge Fine Art was born from the belief that art can do more than decorate a room—it can create a place of peace, reflection, and hope within it. Every original painting and fine art print is created with the hope that it becomes more than artwork on a wall. I desire that each piece serves as a daily reminder to pause, find peace, and remember that even in life's busiest seasons, God's presence and grace are always near.
Whether you're looking for an original oil painting to become the centerpiece of your home or a fine art print to brighten a favorite space, I hope you'll find a piece that brings lasting beauty, encouragement, and a sense of refuge for years to come.
The Story Behind “By Flowing Waters”
Inspired by Isaiah 44:3–4, By Flowing Waters reflects God's promise to refresh weary hearts and bring life to dry places. The flowing stream and radiant light symbolize hope, renewal, and His constant presence. My prayer is that this painting becomes a quiet place of refuge within your home—a reminder that even in difficult seasons, God's grace continues to flow. God refreshes those who are spiritually depleted, transforming them from the inside out.
Why Refuge Fine Art
Painted with Oils
Rich palette knife texture that brings each landscape to life.
Inspired by faith
Artwork created to bring peace, hope, and quiet reflection into your space.
Created to Last
Original oil paintings and museum-quality fine art prints crafted to be enjoyed for generations.
