James Taylor, Martha's Vineyard, 1985

The black and white tones in this Lynn Goldsmith print perfectly capture that quiet, thoughtful James Taylor mood from the Vineyard days. I love how the texture of the paper gives it an almost archival feel, like a vintage contact sheet. It’s already the focal point of my living room wall.

I was nervous the print wouldn't do the original justice, but the black-and-white detail of that 1985 Vineyard session is so crisp you can almost feel the sea air on the stage. It's quietly framed and hanging in my hallway now, and every time I pass it I stop for a second.

The grain and natural light in Lynn Goldsmith’s print bring such a quiet intimacy to that 1985 moment. It’s now the calmest corner of my living room.