Although I still have serenity in my lovely studio, I feel an undercurrent of frantic despair as I helplessly watch the news daily. There are many questions unanswered in my head, most of them involving where this country is going. Still, art must go on and I am pleased that my brain still has enough willpower to create. This one was a whirlwind, like the unstoppable news.
I began a painting with calmness in mind, but as with many of my pieces, emotions took over. It became clear that there had to be some chaos involved before the shapes could line up. Hence the painting is called Finding Order in Chaos.
My work took a different turn this month and surprises me with some crazy spring fun. As always I'm having a blast in my little home studio.
Above and Below
This oil painting came about after a trip to the Bahamas. The colors, the heat and the interesting play of light on the water all influenced me. Here is the progression and the difference in seeing the piece vertically versus horizontally.
