Anything, Everything
Okay, so I’ve not exactly ended this thing on a local note. I’m in Llandudno, Wales at the moment, but I’m still close to home, still having a so called ‘Staycation’.
It’s worrying how so many of us are determined to ignore nature, or not go that extra mile if we are able to. Of course, hikes aren’t everyone’s thing. But to actively question why do it is another matter.
It’s that attitude that leads to us losing it a little more each day.
To me, the aging process of flowers is beautiful. The wear and tear on the petals as they age add detail and character, much like people. Damage and imperfections show resilience and strength.
A day doesn’t have to be glorious weather wise. Not all day, anyway. Even days that are filled with rain can have moments of beauty.
Some images are just…relaxing to look at.
This year I’ve noticed nature more, and therefore, birds. In all their varied shapes and sizes. But my interest began at the beginning of lockdown, when I painted a series of bird portraits for a care home who use bird names for their units. Then, when I moved out, I got a bird feeder and waited patiently for the first bird to come along, and while it is probably only this single magpie that eats from it, its still a visit several times a day during which I can feed a creature I didn’t realise wad actually very beautiful. Now, the obsession has developed further, and I’ve decided to make these fellas.
Paint a Mental Picture 