Sunstream

Painting I did (finally) for my daughter's birthday. I love how the sun appears to be cutting clear through the forest to touch the ground. It's almost passionate. I'm still working on technique ... this is something that I might decide to learn through lessons in the future. But for now, I'm happy just discovering what my limits are. 

This is another one I truly had difficulty letting go. But I know I can visit it anytime I want (and my daughter too! :P)

Samples for a mural

Three paintings that I quickly did up for work. I have been commissioned to paint a mural on one of the walls and needed to provide a few samples for selection. Still working on a couple to submit. 

I ADORE the beach/water one. Took me the least amount of time and it just feels like something I'd love to jump right into. The other two are peaceful to look at, but the colours in the beach one just bring me something that I cannot put a finger on. There is a feeling of calmness and happiness that swarms the mind and makes whatever is going on in my life that's upsetting, somehow okay. I need a larger one like this for my wall. lol Maybe I'll do a mural at MY place. :)

Serenity

I did this for someone special who told me that water is his inspiration and serenity. I hope that when he looks at this, it calms and soothes the soul and inspires him in the best ways possible. I let go of the perfectionist in this and I love how it turned out. More than I have in a long time. This is closer to where I want my paintings to be. I haven't given this to him yet, but hopefully he finds as much pleasure in it as I did creating it.

I love the colours I found in the sky. I think I probably spent the most time on it. The sun gave me the most grief. It is so hard to capture the exact movement that I want. *sigh* It's still something I truly enjoy doing. When I paint, I feel more free than at any other minute in the day. :)

The Lights

I have finally gifted this painting (had to wait to meet up with the recipient) and so am now finally able to share it. I wanted to give AB another attempt and although I prefer my first one to this, the rainbow of colour in this one does make me smile.  Unfortunately, the photo doesn't come close to showing the colours as vivid as they truly are. But I DO like the way I've filtered the trees in.

I am not entirely happy with this one, but I'm still learning to shush that inner perfectionist.