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| 4'x6' acrylic |
Right before I had shoulder replacement surgery I started this painting. I usually do tiny little paintings but I chose to do this one 4'x6'. I wanted to have something momentous to work on with my left arm as my right shoulder recuperated (I finished it with my dominant arm). I had been requested to paint sunflowers so the decisions for this painting started with that. Then I decided it would be about patterns and I wouldn't obsess about details. I wanted to include the green mountains which I painted green (clever, aren't I?). I wanted a dramatic sunset so I could get some purple into the sky and also repeat the yellows and oranges. It is simple and really a fun and lovely painting so I am happy with it, but I am even more happy that the recipient is thrilled with it. It met her criteria and expectations. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to spend my time making others happy while I am doing what fulfills me. I don't have to be brilliant or clever or perfect....I just have to keep trying, keep learning and pay attention. The paying attention part is really important....but that is another story...Go Figure!
