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MORNING LIGHT HAZE

30 x 30 inches
Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

A Painting a Day
SOLD


It is early this morning, not quite Five a.m. We both woke up hot about an hour ago. He is snoring again...I am in the studio. Thought I would knock the blog out and then prepare his breakfast and lunch to get him out the door.

This painting was finished yesterday. Inspired by a photo I saw years ago of a murky morning with haze and light intermixed, tones of yellow, caramel and white blend to create the background. The horses are done in bold browns, golds, turquoise and oranges. It is quite peaceful, but not my usual as far as palette goes. I may be experimenting again. Life is full!

Fullness of Joy! Contemplation here. Remembering back to my teenage years and my grandmother and her wisdom when I would always ask about happiness. It always seemed so elusive then. Age has found a peace with contentment of what is in the moment. Each moment you breathe is JOY. Stop today and breathe slowly taking in the air and filling your lungs. Hold that air with in and count to seven and then blow it out slowly. As you hold that air in give thanks for the peace in that moment.


Grace,
Laurie

“You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”—Psalm 16:11
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Debbie1952 said…
You're up early, my friend. You are painting very powerful stuff right now. You are in my prayers - blessings to you and your family.
Deb
6:21 AM
Jan said…
One word....AWESOME! I don't know what it is abut your "reflection" paintings.......perhaps unbeknowst to me I am in a reflective part of my life what with b'day #70 staring me in the face. Anyway, those paintings move me.
Love ya'
Jan
8:29 PM
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