No matter what’s on my easel at the time, my heart is always near water. That may sound a bit odd coming from someone who’s land-locked in the Midwest, but I feel more at peace when I’m standing on the edge of a mighty sea or sitting in a boat on a lake. Paul says I actually begin to breathe better when I’m within sight of Lake Superior, and I believe that’s true. The rush of the water quiets my spirit and settles the “noise” in my head. We’re living in a time of astonishing information overload; yet, we’re faced with the reality that most of the chaos and injustice of this world is totally beyond our control. It’s a daily decision for me to respond simply to the things within my control – listening and helping to meet the needs of family, friends and those around me, and helping to steward the earth by tending my little plot of land, conserving resources and caring for the critters. When my energy level seems depleted, I head for the outdoors and navigate towards water. It restores my sense of place.
This week’s painting, Freshwater Sea, 9” x 11” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, captures a moment sitting on the edge of Lake Superior. I love how the water turned out in this painting – reminds me of beautiful batik fabric. If you check out my gallery page on the website, you’ll see that many of my paintings recall special times on or near water – see www.wildriverarts.com
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