Yesterday I posted the original photo-poster version for my painting above, and this morning I uploaded both the photo-only (w/out the poster format) and my oil painting interpretation (see above) of the scene.

Plus this morning I got a very nice boost in feeling about my painting, how I felt about it anyways 😊, via Rob Brezsny‘s FreeWill astrology forecast for my sign, Libra, for this week.

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Horoscopes, in general, like politicians, have to be evaluated individually I think, lol – but Rob’s are nearly always on target with a positive focus, and with the focus so squarely on the value of Beauty beyond the superficial, but rather integral to our deepest selves in the universe, I gladly took it! ❤️

The painting itself sold long ago in my only New York show. Sheila was there with me and it was a treat – probably of my lifetime, at least in terms of shows – we shared and enjoyed together. The blog post linked to in this paragraph features another work I sold there, to a buyer in California, San Antonio Riverwalk.

It was a testament to the magic of the finished painting, or maybe to the magic of the feeling I felt when I painted it, having seen the beauty of Monet’s garden firsthand, that it even sold. Never having shipped art work before, I did the best I could, but several paintings arrived with damaged frames and, this one work, of Monet’s garden in Giverny, was ripped. And still a buyer insisted he wanted it. Against his wishes I gave him a discount. I was just so grateful he still wanted it 💕

So, meanwhile, back to today’s mini-series post on the development of my interest in this image over two+ decades, from photo to painting to poster to new watercolor sketches (in-progress) to, eventually, some digital experimentation (which sometimes leads to another original!). Tomorrow I’ll take a break from this little series to actually paint, lol! And post about a running joke I have with one of my fitness instructors about excuses for not wanting to come to class, but going anyways ☺️

Happy continued New Years everyone!

Blessings to us all! 💕

Adan

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• The Old American Artist Twitter Excerpt Series, Number III.19.3January 27, 2021
  “When quiet found a moment to be heard, their breaths warmed the scent of salt and moisture on their hands and thighs.”
• January 26, 2021 – When Creativity and Chores Collide, lol!January 26, 2021
  Well, it’s past 5pm, didn’t get to paint, but sure got more than a couple of handfuls of chores done, plus, a little touch of art.
• The Old American Artist Twitter Excerpt Series, Number III.19.2January 26, 2021
  “Arturo spread their warm worn blanket, thin but protecting, alongside the fold-out windbreak meant for the winds in winter.”
• January 25, 2021 – New Watercolor Upload to Fine Art America, Magenta MountainJanuary 25, 2021
  Magenta Mountain In a sign this is as good a rendition to other folks as to myself, I received two comments on Fine Art America within the hour of its posting!
• The Old American Artist Twitter Excerpt Series, Number III.19.1January 25, 2021
  “At the city’s boundary wall, they stopped, looked back at the lights of the hotel, held each other briefly with tenderness….”
• January 24, 2021 – Update on My “The Old American Artist Twitter Excerpt Series”, It’s Nearing It’s Initial Run!January 24, 2021
  My excerpt series from my novella, The Old American Artist, is nearing the end of its initial run!
• January 23, 2021 – Dr Fauci’s Update on Covid-19 Vaccines, There is Much HopeJanuary 23, 2021
  The information is relatively basic, but immensely clarifying and reassuring, at least to my wife and I. We’re in our 70s, still haven’t been able to receive vaccinations, and this type of information is crucial in keeping us upbeat and hopeful, committed to continue eating and living healthy as we can ❤️

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Thanks again, everyone! 😊

Adan

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