Sweet Life - SOLD

8" x 10" acrylic on linen panel

During this challenging time it is hard to stay positive at times.  The news is full of negative statistics and there seems to be an overwhelming insecurity around our future.  I came across one blog entitled,  10 Simple Things You Can Be Grateful for Even When Times are Tough. (grateful-when-times-are-tough)  by Henrik Edberg.  I will list the 10  here but the entire blog is worth the read.  I am grateful for this sweet life.

1.    A roof over my head and a warm home.

2.    Plenty of drinkable water.

3.    I don't have to go hungry.

4.    I can enjoy the small and free pleasures of life.

5.    Access to the internet.

6.    My friends and family.

7.    My health

8.    The kindness of people I have never met before.

9.    The setbacks that have formed me and made me stronger.

10.  I am alive

Blue Skies, Nothing But Blue Skies - SOLD

The reference photo for this painting came from Michelle Pippin.  She is a wonderful photographer and allows artists to use her photos.  I am thankful.

Mother's Day - SOLD

When researching the relationship of sheep mothers and their children, I found that the sheep mothers have a specific language they only use with their children.  It is a deep guttural call that tells them to come back quickly or beware of intruders.  Apparently, the lamb can recognize the voice of his or her mother even if they are in a sea of lambs.  Curious lambs cause moms to go into a panic and they are often seen running through the pastures literally screaming for their babies until they find them.  

I can identify.

I'm Looking Up - SOLD

6" x 6" acrylic on panel

I Found You

8" x 10" acrylic on gessoed paper

The reference for this painting came from a photo on Sktchy.  I loved the love.

I'm Holding On - Gifted

Wow - SOLD

Looking out at the ocean for the first time can is pretty exciting.

Counting Every Blessing - SOLD

8" x 10" oil on linen panel

There is a song by Rend Collective entitled, "Counting Every Blessing".   One of the verses in that song is:

I am counting every blessing, counting every blessing

Letting go and trusting when I cannot see

I am counting every blessing, counting every blessing

Surely every season you are good to me

You were there in the valley of shadows

You were there in the depth of my sorrows

You're my strength, my hope for tomorrow

I've been blessed beyond all measure

In these times of shadows, I needed this reminder.  I am missing our little church and the smiles and hugs that have always been there.  A blessing.