MORNING, AT LAST

Good morning, folks. I post today the finished oil I started some weeks ago. I have renamed it, MORNING, AT LAST, because my life has been filled with many complications since Part 2 was posted. My son, my husband and my mother have all been ill. Two of them extremely ill and I was called away from home for one and am caring at home for the other. All during this time, this painting stood on its easel staring at me. It is a large canvas, 20" x 26", so it also loomed over me. It seemed to be yelling at me, "Paint me. Work with me. Finish me."One morning, in a brief respite from all the chaos surrounding me, I sat down at it to paint a little. Time became suspended and after several hours, I was finished with it. I realize now that it became one thing that I could control, one thing that I could complete, one thing that had a happy ending, one thing that took my mind off the rest of my life where I was feeling hopeless, helpless and sorely inadequate. This painting may not be my best work technically, but it will always be the one that "watched over me" during a hard time. And, the one that gave me rest when I could find it no place else. Thanks for listening.

Parked

Good afternoon, Folks. This pen and watercolor sketch I did this morning as I wanted to try to paint a cat. Please tell me this little black animal looks like a black cat. Usually, I enjoy painting nature scenes and often add people to them. Sometimes I add birds. However, Riverview Gallery, where some of my art hangs, is having a theme show next month entitled, "It's Raining Frogs and Cats." So, I opted to try to paint a cat rather than a frog. This painting also follows my musings regarding peace and serenity. Trees, park benches, water, etc., seem to offer us the advice, "be still and all will be well." Being still is something cats do very well, if you have ever noticed. They also seem to convey an independent, self-sufficient air, i.e., "I don't know what you're going to do, but I'm going to rest right here until I'm good and ready to move." The boy in this painting seems to be admiring the composure of his cat friend. Thanks for tuning in. Remember, "be still and all will be well."

Sunset Somewhere

Hello. Today I was in the mood to paint a pastel. I was inspired to paint a sunset. To me this painting represents peace and serenity. I don't know where it is geographically, but I'm sure it exists somewhere in the world as well as my imagination. I hope you enjoy it. Go out, have a wonderful day and remember, your day is your original creation.