"After The Fog Clears" is what I think to myself at times when there is just too much going on and I need to slow down and maybe even stop for a moment. This painting was inspired by a scene in my neighborhood that I saw after the morning fog was slowing clearing out. I found myself restless as I stopped and waited to see a clearer view of my surroundings. I later realized that the view I experienced during the time spent waiting was beautiful in it's serenity and deserved to be captured. I tried to express the calm by using a narrow range of colors (wasn't easy as I LOVE to use LOTS of color!) .
I need to remember that the slow, foggy chapters of my life story have a purpose and it is for my good no matter how unclear at the time. Maybe painting this scene will help me remember?
What has your experience been as you waited for the fog to clear in your life?
This photo shows it hanging as it comes, in a light brown wooden frame. It is hanging in a grouping of several of my other small paintings available online as well.
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Do you have fond memories of a childhood home and was there a special tree that lives as a landmark in your memories? This old oak tree is a classic here in my area and I have several at my home of over 30 years. I have watched them grow and love the outreaching limbs as they shelter us and the various wildlife that visit. I will always admire the strength of trees and will continue to paint them as they are an endless supply of inspiration. This has a more realistic color palette but I did put a few surprises in there...turquoise and magenta show up in some areas! Enjoy!
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This painting is one of my smaller ones and I did it as an experiment to see how it would look to just "Choose Color" that is unexpected. I enjoy looking at the painting and now it just seems like a normal day in my studio, experiment time!
I don't remember when I decided to give myself permission to be adventurous with the colors of my subjects but I believe as creators we should try new directions occasionally. I do try to work on good composition and a few other design elements to provide harmony even if my colors are exaggerated . Do you ever push the limits? Do you test the norm? When is it ok to do so?
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I've been reflecting a bit more lately as I realize I have lived through several "life stages" and am grateful to still be here and enjoying life. I think many of us feel we can't accomplish our daily "to-do list" and we are overwhelmed but maybe rest should be a focus. I look at this painting with its textures and colors swirling and hope that I was successful in having the lighter area be the focus. I wanted to show that in the midst of activity we can rest in the strength of the Light and not be concerned with controlling all we see. Yes, maybe we should look in the mirror and say, "You Can rest Now"!
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Road trip! Although I am not at all interested in driving on the freeways here in Houston, I occasionally entertain the idea of leaving the city and exploring the country by driving, not flying. Open skies, winding roads through mountains, breathtaking fields of color all seem like the exact prescription needed for recharging and inspiration. I am guilty of sticking to a familiar routine but I want to push myself to explore... to trust the road ahead to lead to new adventures. There is so much to see and experience...I hope to never stop being curious and "open to possibilities"!
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We are told we only get one chance at a first impression. Well, I was passing by this patch of trees and vegetation when I took a second look. I had to "Look Again" just because I didn't feel I gave the plants a fair chance to impress me with their beauty, their story. We all have a story and at first glance it might not seem attractive but look a second time and you might find a more colorful and delightful way to experience the view. This painting is my attempt to suggest that and I of course used a bit more color than is usually seen so maybe you will take a second look at the painting! Enjoy!
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Ok, I certainly took liberties when I painted these green trees with such vivid colors but I just had to! I was standing there and watched the sun's light bursting through the trees and just had to exaggerate the intensity of color in an effort to translate what I felt. There was such a peace and sense of security as the light bathed all in it's path in addition to an air of excitement as I sensed the moment was brief. I hope I captured that experience, a special time of day when all felt "right". Thank you for stopping to visit and I'd love to hear about your experiences observing the Light!
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After walking along a trail for a while under the cover of heavy thick growth I came upon an open area that felt as if I had experienced a "Breakthrough" in my journey. The time walking in the shadows seemed long and so the moment I found an opening, a change in the Light, I was relieved to see I wasn't lost. Can you relate? I wonder, how many times in my life will I experience a breakthrough and will I respond with appreciation and gratitude? I hope I am always grateful!
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When driving out past the city I stopped to take a second look to capture the composition of the trees as they framed my view of the distant house and buildings. I could of stopped and just painted the trees in front of me but I think that sometimes it's nice to go past the obvious and strengthen our vision to observe what is really in front of us. I enjoyed capturing the shape of the trees and happy to have suggested there was life past the first glance. I have to constantly remind myself to stay focused and strengthen "The Vision" so I can appreciate all there is to see. To see is a blessing indeed.
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Occasionally a painting shows up on my canvas as if someone else painted it. I was working on a different subject but then I experimented with some new tools and wow....these figures appeared! I had been going through a variety of emotionally charged changes then and yes I think this painting speaks to the subject of "Compassion". What emotions does this bring up for you when viewing? Anything? This painting seems to have a different message for each of us. Perhaps the title covers all reactions as we could always use more compassion.
Thank you for stopping to read and view this painting!
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