 Today is a Recovery Rose and the three step process for painting it. First step ...was to paint the whole paper yellow as an undercoating. This is new for me. Then moving on to find the darkest pattern of shapes using limited strokes and finally finishing with mid-tones. I think the result is a more vibrant red rose than the white paper would have given me.
Why Recovery Rose? Because I know so many people who are going through different challenges right now. Some of them are big and some of them are minor adjustments because of life circumstances. We are all in this together and I find great strength when I read or hear about how other people are finding their way "through". Flowers are a metaphor for that. They grow and fade and come back year after year. Most importantly they bring the beauty into each day they are here.
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Robin Rosenthal
5/12/2016 06:31:27 am
Oh Jo. Life if tough and it's only by the kindness of family and friends does it make it easier. Aren't we lucky we can lose ourselves in the act of painting. Robin 5/12/2016 09:35:55 am
It is so true Robin. I am so grateful to have painting as a safe place to fall. I can breathe and relax and be in a state of grace when I am at the easel.
Patience Tekulsky
5/12/2016 11:31:56 am
The painting and your message brought a smile to my face. That's what major truths do. I hope this goes viral. There are so many who need this image and message. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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