The interesting thing about summer is when the sun is out, I am out. It is not possible for me to stay indoors and so work in the studio s-l-o-w-s down and is often neglected. Such is the case with Amethyst Blues. This painting has been on the easel for far too long. This morning it talked to me and I dove in.
The summer sunshine factor
I find that when I am working in acrylic, I really need an extended period of time to paint. Waste not want not (paint I mean). Summer is often fickle and this year, we have been starved for heat and sunshine. So when Mr. Golden Sun is shining I am so stir crazy that I have to go out. The summer factor really digs into my studio time. Ah, the choices we have to make.
Watercolours allow you to grab an hour or two whenever you feel like it. Acrylic not so much. Time has to be scheduled and planned.
Feeling joy while on vacation
One of of my favourite memories as a little girl was waking up from a nap with the warmth of sun shining on me and the sensation of the cooling breeze flowing in. The curtain would be dancing in the breeze and I literally thought it was heaven. The scent of the salt air The memory of this is still heaven to me.
I got to relive this memory once again while on vacation in PEI
We were still living in Cape Breton. Our little house was close to the shore. I was laying on my bed. Just awaking from my nap. It was sunny and warm outside. My window was wide open and the breeze was blowing my light curtain across my bed. I felt so safe and so content as I lie there basking in the sensation and scent. Confession, I tried to take as many naps as possible this trip.
The summer sunshine factor
And a wonderful family reunion! Note: the person jumping is a stranger -I just love the freedom of the moment.
