Finding Sanctuary

Isn't this the best name for an art event that has the purpose of elevating awareness and support for the conservation of natural areas within our city? Experience the beauty of Warner Parks through the eyes of local artists capturing the landscapes, light, and spirit of this beloved natural space. Free and open to the public, "Finding Sanctuary" art show and sale supports the Warner Parks by donating 45% of the proceeds to the projects of forest management, wildlife research, trail restoration, public access, education, and more. https://warnerparks.org/initiatives-and-impact/

Here are my three paintings that will be hanging in the show...

Mossy Rocks 12x12 oil on panel

("Mossy Rocks" 12x12" oil on panel, framed.) Tennessee trees are draped with dense vines winter, spring, summer, and fall, as though adorned for an entire year of parties. The rocks below, at the foot of the trees and on the banks of the Little Harpeth River, are wrapped in thick soft moss like gifts for the visitor.  This and the next painting ("Field and Stream" 8x16 oil on panel, framed)) interpret the scene using two different canvas aspects: one close up using a 1:1 square canvas to direct the focus on the soft, green "gifts" under the trees. The second painting uses a 1:2 ratio, twice as much width as height, opening up the scene to tell the bigger story of water, grass, and forest.

Field and Stream 8x16 oil on panel

And for painting #3...a little bird: "Watchful Wren" 6x6 oil on panel.  One of the smallest of songbirds here. in Middle Tennessee, yet quite territorial with a scolding vocabulary to match.  I enjoy painting songbirds and typically use a Canon PowerShot on a tripod to capture a good image of these energetic cuties. The paintings may be small but the time and effort is equal to larger works, believe me. I do love it, though, when I get it right; when the feathers look like feathers and the eyes and the sassy attitude shine!

Watchful Wren 6x6 oil on panel

If you are local, I hope you can make it to the show; if not, it will be online after the live show with the unsold paintings. (Check for the link on my Events page when the online show goes live)  Thanks for reading my blog!! Happy Spring!