Now and Then

 Now and Then

Oil on Wood

6"X6"

Here is what happened.

I didn't like that the hydrangea was cut off in yesterday's painting. So the plan was to just do another.

I am in small painting mode. Fall. Studio Gallery TINY show is coming up. Serena and Lily Art Collection Gift of Art launch is coming up. 

I am out of 6"X6" boards so the time has come to paint over some of the HOPE series paintings. Each one meant a lot at the time, but some have worn out their welcome in the studio.

As I painted the vase and hydrangea, I saw HOPE 5  the March 25, 2020 Sonoma landscape through the window and just couldn't cover it up. So. Then and Now. 

It is October. Six years since fire swept through our land. And here we are. Older, wiser, and better than ever.