Renaissance - a rebirth

 Afternoon Light

14 x 18

Oil on Canvas

SOLD

Sometimes, as an artist, I want to go out and paint a scene and focus on what's before me - the light, the atmosphere, the temperature, and other design elements. Other times, my emotions want to do the talking and ooze out on the canvas like paint coming out of a tube. This painting is one of those pieces that talked back to me. Does this happen to other artists? I wonder.

The painting has a pinkish underpainting with color applied loosely to capture the emotions of the moment and my heart. It shows a mom behind her son crossing the street. This piece is about letting go of control and learning freedom and how to live there. It is surrendering, letting God, and realizing my blessings. 

This piece was painted during the Pacesetter Gallery Plein Air Competition at Renaissance Colony Park on Oct. 7, 2023. It was a fun event by Pacesetter and many other local business sponsors. I loved being there and painting with many other artists. The judge did an excellent job.

I want to say thank you to all the people who stopped by while I was painting. I enjoyed talking to you about art. Thank you for your kind words about my painting.

I am glad my piece won third place in the oil category.

To inquire about this piece contact:

​​​​​​​Pacesetter Gallery

310 Ridge Way

Flowood, MS 39232

Please call (601) 488-0345