11×14 oil
We have been having a LOT of rain lately. Not just rain, but thunder, lightning, wind, dark clouds and hail! Staying inside and waiting for a bright spot in the sky is not my favorite kind of day.
This 11×14 was painted between storms. The sun came out and the light touched the earth with its magical fingers! I went for a walk to breathe and snapped a few spots with my cellphone camera. The Indian Blankets/Firewheels, Bluebonnets, Prickly Poppy, and Milk Thistle were dancing in the short reprieve from stormy weather! Such a look of joy on their little petal faces! I took the photo inside to paint while the clouds returned.
The parallel to nature seems too obvious. We go through some pretty heavy storms, one after another. But, there are “bright spots” in between. I’m not going to say that all you need to do is look for the bright spots. Some storms are longer than others. Some days you have to get out your raincoat or hunker down! But when those bright spots come, when we are in the midst of them, simply remember to bow and be grateful!
I’m grateful for the Bright Spots!