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| Rising Above It-16x20 $100 |
Yes, I know I have been a bad girl and have not done a post in a couple of weeks!
But I've got a life you know?
And I make a few messes, more about that later.
My daughter and I went to the Arborteum on a smoldering day. I couldn't resist taking a bunch of pictures. The waterlilies were so beautiful and so unique. They seem to rise out of the murky water on nothing but a whisper of a stem. And such brilliant color! I really hadn't tried to paint water, so I thought the ripples and reflections would be great fun to paint. And I needed some fun painting!
In the last couple of weeks I have had the opportunity to visit with several people that have recently been faced with some of the toughest things life has to offer. The death of a child. The very public betrayal of a spouse. Illness. These things seem insurmountable, but strangely these women are thriving. There are tears, yes. There are questions, yes. But surprisingly they are strong, maybe stronger than ever. They are bold in their faith. They are so very thankful for friends and family. And yes, they are joyful! All three women told me about standing on the slender reed of faith and thriving and how God has sustained them. How they can't imagine life without faith in God and fellow believers. They have risen above all the bad stuff and shine above it, perhaps more brilliantly because of it. I know I'm preaching, but that is what I was thinking of when I did this painting. I want to always Rise Above and Shine!
Now for the true confessions. I didn't post because I spent 4 days on a portrait and this is all you will see. It got worse from here. It appeared to be my model wearing my nose. Then a stranger, then it looked like the mean girl on little house on the prairie. The husband suggested that I stick to my strengths. My model was not amused.. and honestly it was quite scary by the end. I tell myself every painting doesn't have to be a masterpiece or even good. I will live to paint another portrait! But next time maybe not a family member, SO BEWARE!
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| The Careless Gardener-10x10-$50 |
Did I post this little baby? Not sure if I did. I've sold a couple more paintings and have 3 commissions in the click. Yeah!!
Have a super weekend!
Lana
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