Here’s our prompt: “the last photo you took.” Take the last photo you snapped. What’s the first word that comes to mind when you look at it? That word is your prompt. Enjoy!
The last photo I took was…. No wait. What’s the word? It’s a toss up between, Fairy, and What, as in What is the title of this piece of art that I’ve been working on for the past year and a half?
It all started when David was making a cabinet to store more canned goods at the start of COVID. He brought home the door of the cabinet, and I said, “Wait a minute! Look at those angel wings!”
Unfortunately, it’s a bit heavy, but I couldn’t let it just be a cabinet door. Here are some enhancements below inspired by the wood grain. I was looking at caladiums a lot. Then the owl just showed up.
Well, it’s closer to being finished. It might even be finished. I don’t know. And I don’t know what to call it. Tree fairies and friends? Caladium Angels, Fairies and Friends? Any ideas? Here’s where it is now:
I didn’t plan the painting much. Some things just emerged, like my Golden Boy, Jesse who’s in heaven. Maybe he’s hanging out with fairies and owls.
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July 31, 2021 at 9:52 am
Wow!
July 31, 2021 at 4:10 pm
Thank you! 🙂 It feels like I’ve been working on this for a long time.
July 31, 2021 at 10:46 am
That’s beautiful!
July 31, 2021 at 4:10 pm
Thank you so much!
July 31, 2021 at 10:48 am
Very nice!
July 31, 2021 at 4:25 pm
Thanks, John!
July 31, 2021 at 11:08 am
Really interesting.
July 31, 2021 at 4:39 pm
Thank you!
July 31, 2021 at 11:36 am
WOW!!!!!!!!!
July 31, 2021 at 4:54 pm
Thanks, Melinda! 🙂
July 31, 2021 at 1:46 pm
What a beautiful work of art, JoAnna! The images blend so well with the wooden grain that it seems as though the former tree is revealing a glimpse of its world. The painting is rich with symbolism, both positive and negative: the owl, beloved dog, fairies/angels, heart-shaped caladium leaves. Since the owl takes center stage with its soul-piercing eyes, my first thoughts were of wisdom and a warning (both symbolic of the owl). The biblical verse came to mind: “Wisdom has built herself a house…” (Proverbs 9: 1) Perhaps, this can help you to come up with a fitting title.
July 31, 2021 at 5:07 pm
Thank you for your thoughtful insights, Rosaliene. I did not give much conscious thought in all the time of painting this piece. I did not plan to put the owl in center stage, though wisdom is important to me. Looking at the owl again just now, it seems also protective which a warning could be. When I paint, especially when inspired by wood grain, it does feel more like a process of revealing or emerging. I appreciate you picking up on these things and giving me more to consider now that it’s done, or almost done.
July 31, 2021 at 5:18 pm
That’s incredible.
July 31, 2021 at 9:25 pm
Thank you!
August 1, 2021 at 3:20 am
Oh, I LOVE it just the way it is!!!
August 1, 2021 at 9:49 pm
Thank you! Maybe it’s done.
August 1, 2021 at 5:13 am
just wow!! Beautiful❤
August 1, 2021 at 10:05 pm
Thank you, very much!
August 1, 2021 at 10:43 am
Amazing
August 1, 2021 at 10:13 pm
Thanks, Derrick!
August 1, 2021 at 10:53 am
That is amazingly beautiful, Joanna. I am so glad you saved it from a coat of paint or stain. Much better.
August 1, 2021 at 10:14 pm
Thanks, Dan. I couldn’t let those wings be covered up.
August 2, 2021 at 8:06 am
You did a great job
August 2, 2021 at 10:41 pm
Thank you!
August 2, 2021 at 11:42 am
Thank you for sharing!!.. a lovely work of art!.. it also speaks volumes of what lies in the heart of the creator, you!… I would just leave it like it is… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
August 2, 2021 at 10:42 pm
Thank you very much, Larry. I think I should leave it as is, too. ❤
August 2, 2021 at 7:17 pm
Awesome!!
August 3, 2021 at 7:44 pm
Thanks, Dave!
August 3, 2021 at 7:59 pm
You bet!
August 6, 2021 at 5:27 pm
Imaginative and unique artwork, JoAnna! Thank you for sharing!
August 6, 2021 at 9:43 pm
Thanks very much, Cheryl. ❤