Into the Unknown: a collection by geekella
Into the Unknown
A collection done part en plein air and part in studio. Inspired by the wild landscapes of southern Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon.Painting in nature is my passion. I created my first collection, Misty Mountains, one year ago as I embarked on a personal journey in the Appalachian Mountains. This year, I wanted to seek the beauty of the north - unknown territory for me. I have always been fascinated by the extremes in the north. Beautiful, lush summers filled with fireweed and spruces. Harsh, cold winters where the land goes bare.This is my story of my two week adventure into the unknown.
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ketchikan
watercolor, ink, and graphite
Brightly colored buildings dotted the mountains and channel in this charming fishing village.
white pass
watercolor and crayon
The flowing waters of the White Pass Fork, painted from the train
unexpected beauty
watercolor
Vancouver was unexpectedly beautiful, with flowers and gardens all over the city.
currently on display at Hourglass Orlando
tutshi lake
watercolor
Bright, emerald waters from the alpine snow melt and fireweed patches along the overlook
among the fireweed
watercolor
Fireweed patches along the lakeshores became my favorite subject.
iceberg straight ahead
watercolor
First time seeing icebergs as we traveled through the Endicott Arm
into dreamland
watercolor
Entering a misty wonderland as we approached the Endicott Arm from the Stephens Passage
along the endicott arm
watercolor and ink
Icebergs and waterfalls lined the passage, and the water was an unearthly turquoise from the glacial silt
cabin in the wild
watercolor and ink
We stopped at a small campground in the southern Yukon for a pint of local cider and breathtaking views.
full bloom
watercolor and crayon
Fireweed thickets were the highlight of my trip - this beautiful flower is everywhere in the region. The intense color is stunning.
a roadside patch
watercolor and graphite
We pulled over along the Klondike Highway to admire this lovely patch of fireweed.
tormented valley
watercolor
The arctic tundra of the Tormented Valley was full of greens and blues this time of year.
full of color
watercolor, ink, and crayon
Capturing the intense colors on display during the Yukon summer.
distant shores
watercolor
First painting session of the trip as we departed British Columbia on our way to the Inside Passage.
About the Artist
Dina Cavicchia, the artist behind geekella, blends her passion for science and art to create paintings inspired by natural world. As a science expert by day, she draws on curiosity and observation to inspire her watercolor practice. Her mission is to reflect both the grandeur of the cosmos and the awe found in our own planet, inviting viewers to connect with science and nature through art.Dina loves to explore real and imagined landscapes, playful doodles, and abstract expressions.
Behind the scenes
© 2026 Dina Cavicchia, geekella. All artwork and images are the intellectual property of the artist and may not be used, copied, or reproduced in any way without permission.