Series III of my _ In the Garden series_ was inspired by my Mom and niece. My Mom creates gardens that have a special energy. Mom's gardens are well cared for with everything in its place, watered and spaced just enough to wander through and see what is growing and pick the goodies without disturbing the rest. Mom choreographs her gardens to be just how she likes it. This is her space. She will occasionally let you help pick beans or tomatoes when they are abundant but this is her space to be, to think, to make just so. I see her, in her sanctuary, and know that after a few minutes of peace she will be humming and finding balance in the sunshine and blooms she has created. When I picture Mom in her happy place, it is surrounded by flowers and leaves and sunshine. No one brings more sunshine to my life than my Mom!
Obviously this piece was painted for my Mom. I didn't quite capture how I see her but hopefully it reminds her of her sanctuary and how much we all love her. My son was watching me paint this piece and said he needed to be in the picture too. I told him he was on the other side of the beans talking with Grammy and Emily. He wasn't quite satisfied but accepted this idea.
This piece is acrylic based ink on 140 lb. hot press paper. Cards are available at Peculiar Painter in Walker, MN
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