Bright Spot of Color

There is such beauty around us. It is literally everywhere...

Looking around my room at this very moment, I can see the incredible shadows cast by the last of the day's sunlight seeping in through my blinds, the infinite shades of green in my pothos house plant, and the shocking red color on the ladybug surveying one of the longer leaves.

I could never run out of subjects to paint. There are too many interesting subjects out there! Sometimes it takes a friend to help us see that. I really hope that I can make a difference in helping others to appreciate more of the beauty around them.

I believe that is why I choose the bold colors, contrasts, and "every day" subjects and compositions that I choose...landscapes, trees, flowers, horses...

I have been doing a tremendous amount of traveling lately, and have made a concerted effort to collect lots of photographs which I am planning to share with you through recent paintings that were inspired by these venues. I have tried to emphasize the bright colors and textures that actually motivated me to create these paintings in the first place.

My recent trips to the beautiful gulf coast, and to the North Georgia Appalachians were eventful. (By the way, did you know that Boxers apparently can have life-threatening panic attacks induced by not being allowed to ride in the car with their head out the window, i.e. not "getting their own way", and that one of the most delicious desserts in the world may just be a home-grown and home-made fried peach pie from Ellijay, Georgia?)But, I digress...

Looking Up at the Changing Tree

Acrylic

24" x 48"

Here is a bright, bold painting that I hope will be a "picker-upper" for anyone needing a little "bright spot" in their day. If it makes you smile, then all my efforts are worth it, and I feel amply rewarded.