The Freedom to Create

First Flight "He posed with a stance of victory while the reporters took their photographs to record his successful hot air balloon flight.  He is a brave young lad." This is a pastel painting taken from the sketch below. Through the course of this painting their were many challenges. It was a "first" for me in many ways. Something kept telling me to keep going as I'm sure this young lad heard those same words as he soared in the air for days, maybe months who knows. As he poses in his stance of victory I also share in his victory in a small way. I feel we've both accomplished a great feat today. Share and Enjoy :)

    The boats are docked The doors are locked "Looks abandoned" some would say "No, they've simply gone On Holiday" I can't imagine ever wanting to leave a majestic place such as this. This is my perfect ideal dreamscape. An oasis away from the craggy confines of life. A sanctuary filled with warm breezes wafting the aroma of the azure seas with the lulling sounds of the waves softly caressing the rocky shore. I had come upon a photo of this painting some years ago.   This is the photo reference. I simply fell in love with it. Having every intention to paint it the reference photo kept being put aside. Not sure of the medium to use, not having the confidence level to do it justice. It kept it's place in my box of inspiration. I would take it out time and again and it still remained a future project. That is until now. I've been exploring and learning different techniques using pastels. Loving the pastels rather than abho...

Dirty fingers, dirty knees Planting lupines,beans and peas. Warmth and water from above Caress these tiny sprouts with Love. Dirty fingers, dirty knees I pray all my days be filled with these.