Anyway, this last one was actually quick and fun. I was inspired by a photograph I took on a trip to the dreamy Dominican. When I look at it, I feel a sense of peace. I wanted to capture that feeling. I wanted it to be slightly surreal and yet maintaining the overall feel of the photo. All my last few paintings have been abstract and more about texture and color so this was a stretch but also a look back into my past style of painting years ago.
This trip was a needed vacation and so it stands out in my mind as a healing place. It was the perfect combination of chilling out surrounded by gorgeous beaches and the excitement of exploration in all things new.
The setting was idyllic, breathtaking and out of this world. It also reminds me that there is beauty all around. When I'm having a dark day, sometimes the reminder of this, even a photograph or painting is enough for me. And sometimes I just want to be there. When that happens I try to remember that happiness often comes peace, which has to come from within.
It's hard to imagine that just on the other side of the same Island, poor Haiti has suffered for so long and now with the horrendous earthquake is suffering even more bitterly. It puts things in perspective when I listen to myself complain or others about such petty things. However, there is so much hope. Hope is important and thanks to many organizations, governments and supportive people around the world, hope and help is on the way. (To inquire about one of the ways you can help, click on the link above where it says "Haiti").
I particularly like this saying by John Hayward- "Many hands make light work".
I'm going to dedicate this piece of work in spirit to those who are suffering.
That is my peace, of art and may they find their peace soon.
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