Friday, January 22, 2010

Gratitude

OK, I realize this is one more 'orange' image, But New Seasons had so many luscious fruits to tempt me this winter. This one happens to be a combination of a couple fruits however its name escapes me at the moment. I do know it was sweeter to paint than to eat. That is another advantage of a still life, they sustain you in more ways than one!

Speaking of sustenance, I alluded to gratitude in my title, not for fruit but for a fruitful friendship among artists. I want to thank Celeste for showing me how to set up this Blog. It was a gift from one artist to another of both time and talent. It brought back memories for me of the special artist community I left behind in WI. I have missed that for whatever reason here in OR and have begun to feel it grow inside again just based on one simple generous act. To me feeding the artist's soul is essential for artistic growth and can be found in the right type of community; one of sharing, guiding, encouraging, constructive criticism, and just enough healthy competition to raise the bar for everyone. I'm grateful for the many artists I've come to know in the past 9 years in OR!

2 comments:

  1. Hi Pam, Welcome to blogging!And thank you for the lovely thoughts--I'm a big believer in gratitude. I love your subtle red-violets behind the oranges--a really luscious image all around. I look forward to seeing lots more of your gorgeous works here! Best Wishes, Patty

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  2. Hi Pam!
    The warm colors in this piece are so welcomed this time of year! I'm so glad you are beginning to feel like a part of the creative community. It's a great thing to feel that sense and hoping it continues to grow!

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