Why your opinion counts.

 

Cloud Kicker, 2013, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 30x30

 

 

Cloud Kicker is another of the Four Stake Prairie paintings. There's something a little different about this group of paintings that I can't identify myself, but am glad to see.  The landscape seems revitalized for me, I'm taking more chances with colors and shapes, and am more easily satisfied with the results. 

 

Your thoughts about my paintings are very important, too.  When you tell me that you love reading this blog and enjoying living with my art in your home it means the world to me.  I seldom get many comments on this blog, (any ideas why?) but often hear from you by email, Facebook, or even in passing around Marco Island. 

 

For me, you complete the circle.  I love what I do, and although would always paint, would not be able to do it so fully or joyously without your support. Thank you.  Your opinion counts! 

Island Breeze, painting by Everglades artist Jo-Ann Sanborn

Island Breeze, 2012, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 30x30

Today's painting, Island Breeze, was started way back in August when we had that little hurricane flurry long before Sandy.  It's been on my website for about a week, and I just realized I hadn't shown it here yet. 

With getting the new studio ready and preparing for the Grand Opening, both the weather and my activity level changed dramatically, and so did the painting. 

When I started this painting, these three palms trees were moving and blowing in a pretty stiff wind.  Today, they are barely swaying in the light breeze in an almost idyllic view.  

Could the painting have morphed as a reflextion of my own activites, from overly busy to now settled into the new studio?