Reflections on "Mother & Child"

This week I have started work on a painting commissioned by The Lake County Haven to commemorate their 20 years of service to the community. I was thrilled to be asked to do the piece and I knew immediately that I wanted to paint a mother and child. I have started researching the theme and looked to two of my favorite artists, Picasso and Cassat, to explore their interpretations of the subject. Most of the works I found showed the mother lovingly embracing her child, bathing her child or reading to her child. These are both very lovely images, serene and tender.

"Sometimes you have to discover what

you don't want to paint before you can
move forward on a piece."

But I want to do something different for this piece. I want my painting to express the joy of motherhood, while still capturing a tender moment between a mother and child. I think back to my own childhood, and the experiences I have had with my own children...eureka!...time to start sketching!

Happy New Year!

A new year is unfolding- like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.  "Zinnia" 26" x 20" Watercolor & Gouache on Paper Contact Stephanie for Pricing & Details  The new year always holds a special energy and excitement for me as I look forward to the new opportunities and experiences that lie ahead. I feel my spirit renewed and I greet the coming days and months with a heightened optimism. This year I intend to be more focused and productive than ever in my artistic endeavors and I will use this blog to chronicle my creative journey for 2012. Be sure to visit often as I will be highlightig new works, detailing works in progress, examining my sources of inspiration, informing viewers of upcoming shows and events...and much more! I look forward to sharing with you in 2012, the beauty of all that inspires and moves me to create! My Very Best Wishes to You this New Year!