When I had the painting in my studio, visiting guests would swoon when they saw it and say, "This is amazing, this is an incredible painting. That's why it's called that. A stunning abstract landscape. The incredibly expressive abstraction of the subject is achieved through the use of shimmering colors that create a sense of movement in the image. The picture is painted on quality Italian canvas and covered with gallery varnish. Shambhala celebrates the desire to build a virtuous, benevolent society and, as a symbol, emphasizes the importance of full participation in the affairs of our daily lives.