Harmony and Resilience

Why name this week’s painting and post Harmony and Resilience? I’m so glad you ask. Stay tuned as I share the story about this week’s painting. But first, whether you are new here or not, know that this is a colorful painting place. Meaning? That means that each week I share a colorful painting for you to see and enjoy. My hope is that these colorful, affordable paintings will delight your eyes and – hopefully – lift your spirit or mood! If you’re new here and would like to receive these weekly posts, subscribe here. OK on to this week’s painting.

The Bounty of Fall

I love seeing colorful leaves on the ground during my daily walks this time of year. This week’s whimsical and fun painting captures the image of one of these leaves; a maple leaf. I had no idea that Canadians see their maple leaf as a symbol of harmony and resilience. I loved learning this! Here’s this week’s painting; it’s 6×6 inches and painted in gouache on panel. It’s for sale for $45 + $3.26 sales tax + $15 shipping = $63.26. To make it your very own, simply click on this PayPal link.

Ever Mindful

I’m ever mindful of the upheavel of many people and places I know and love in Western NC including Penland School of Crafts. This amazing craft school was a haven from day job world for me in the 1990s. I met so many wonderful, generous and creative people there; many of whom continue to work as potters. Here are names of a few that I admire who live or who have family in western North Carolina: Suze Lindsay, Ronan Peterson, Leah Leitson, Cynthia Bringle, Gay Smith and Nick Joerling.

If you have the means, please consider making a donation to the Craft Emergency Relief Fund which offers support to crafts people, like those I mention above, who have experienced an emergency.

What About You

How are you gentle reader? What brings you harmony and resilience? Do you have a way of finding it in the midst of this mad world? If so, please share your thoughts in the comments below. Thank you!