If you follow my Healing Garden series journey, you know that it started with my capturing my grandmother's garden in my paintings. But the word spread quickly and now I have been inspired by gardens of friends and neighbors and strangers. What a journey! Healing Garden #89, however, takes me back to my family. My cousin sent me a photo of blooms from her garden in Prague. We share fond memories of our grandmother and often talk about her positive impact on our lives. My cousin's photo inspired this work on round canvas. I love the shape: a circle is just such a soft and all-inclusive shape. Read on for my experience and let me know if you are interested in this painting.
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My cousin's photo inspired a sketch: I jotted down overall shapes, no specific details. I am not after botanical precision, rather a feeling, a sense of safety one finds in a garden and within loving relationships. And what better way to work on this piece, then to go to a beautiful garden! A sunny day. Warm breeze. A comfy bench. I spent an afternoon at McCrillis Garden in Bethesda, MD. I listened to an audio book, painted the shapes in vibrant colors, and rested in moments of pause. Lovely. The azaleas were in full bloom so, of course, expect a painting coming of this garden too!
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And here we go Healing Garden #89 is all set. I have loved creating it: what a delightful experience of connection, pause, and positive thoughts. Interested? Check it out HERE.
