Fine Balance, 24" x 36", acrylic on canvas

and number 5 of this series...

Stepping Stones

 

Stepping Stones, 24" x 36"

acrylic on canvas, SOLD

This painting was inspired by a favorite beach with rocks that turn into "stepping stones" when the tide is coming in.  

Hanging paintings at Breathe Yoga Studio

Not only have i discovered the perfect yoga studio in Olympia, but they have invited me to hang my work on their beautifully coloured walls! 

Simply Flowers, 12" x 12", The flower zinnia, is a symbol of lasting love, goodness, thoughts of an absent friend, constancy and daily remembrance of good memories.

 

Simply Flowers 4

12" x 12"

I am happy with the vase in this one, and the strong white light, and I love painting zinnias!..Such a cheerful flower.

Simply Flowers 3

Simply Flowers 3, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

The photo reference for these flower paintings are from quite a few years ago.  Since just back from the desert it made me think of the time lag between seeing something of interest, taking the photo and then painting it.  Hopefully the time lag between taking the desert photos and painting them wont be so long, otherwise I will run out of time!..So many wonderful things to paint.

Simply Flowers 2, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

..another small flower painting for a winters day!

Simply Flowers

Simply Flowers, 12" x 12", acrylic on canvas

I always feel like painting flowers this time of year..as if by painting them spring will arrive!.   Maybe that is the point of painting, to create ones own reality.?  Thoughts anyone on the point of painting?

Its really a joy to get out yellows, reds, pink and oranges and squeeze them out on the palette.