Blessed again to escape the studio a couple of weeks ago, I accompanied my husband to Blanchard Spring(s) in northern Arkansas. The drizzly, overcast day aided my husband’s photographic endeavors, but the weather was disappointing to me. It has been a long winter, and I crave spring, as is evident from the dreary colors in my watercolor sketch.
I was painting far away from the “main attraction”, but I set up along the path. An artist who creates out in the world – especially around a popular destination – expects that curious people will appear. My experience this day was unique: a woman offered to help me set up my easel; each of the dozen or so curious passersby asked permission to approach. No one failed to offer me encouragement, and my spirit was warmed – instant spring.
I was painting far away from the “main attraction”, but I set up along the path. An artist who creates out in the world – especially around a popular destination – expects that curious people will appear. My experience this day was unique: a woman offered to help me set up my easel; each of the dozen or so curious passersby asked permission to approach. No one failed to offer me encouragement, and my spirit was warmed – instant spring.
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteReally love your canvas prints,because this is just so stunning and adorable,Great use of paints colors and textures, your work is oustanding!!!
Thanks