A wonderful display of the Beauty of Nature this painting is full of the important little things we often overlook.
Ode to Nature is among one of my largest canvas paintings to date (24"×36"). It is a lovely depiction of flowers I was growing in the garden at the time. Having grown up in a city and having little exposure to gardens I fell in love with the complexity and beauty of my new hobby.
I was for the first time in my life working outdoors I had many indoor jobs in the past but had taken a new path by starting a business with my husband and learning the Art of Stonemasonry Work. Being outside 10-12 hours a day was a new and eye opening experience. I began to notice more of the beauty surrounding me. Stonework itself being a very time consuming task I spent countless hours an the ground breaking rocks to fit the puzzle before me. Insects we're not really something I was used to but watching then in my new environment around me gave me a certain appreciation for their beauty.
I decided to add them in to this painting as a reminder of the wonderful little things in life. Look closely you will find butterflies, ladybugs, ants, a bumblebee, a dragonfly a grasshopper, even a groovy lil catipilliar perhaps inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
A funny story about this painting, I had it on display at Art on the Square one year and a couple came up to discuss the possibility of purchasing it. My daughter who was around 4 at the time accompanied me to art shows and displayed her young creations as well. She overheard this couple's interest in the piece and quickly spoke up " but Mommy that one hangs in my room" my heart immediately melted. I looked over at the couple who had likely heard this as well and apologized for the misunderstanding this painting was here for display purposes only I had now discovered and was certainly not for sale.
Thank you and have a Blessed Day
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