Saturday, March 1, 2014

Serenity

Serenity
16x12
Oil on Stretched Canvas


I named my latest oil painting "Serenity".  Thinking of the warm, calm days of summer makes me feel serene after the long winter we've all had this year.  I find that I usually paint a place where I want to be, even if it's only in my mind's eye.

My paintings rarely turn out the way I initially visualize them.  Most of the time, they are a complete surprise.  Only after some time has passed do I come to appreciate my paintings.  Then I wonder "where did THAT come from"?




4 comments:

Caroline Simmill said...

The colors are so beautiful in your lovely serene painting Janelle. Great to see your work again.

Anita Johnson said...

I feel like I have been to this place...at least in my minds eye. So peaceful, so restful.

Jill Berry said...

Nice work, Janelle.

Diane Hoeptner said...

Love the cooler palette here, wonderful and serene!!