Since I paint primarily landscapes, greens are important to my painting. I’ve spent much time sorting through the plethora of greens.
That’s what makes painting now, painting the season such a treasure. With the arrival of fall, I look to the contrast of the fall colors. The contrast is exciting. It fuels the passion for my work. How can you not be inspired to paint when the fall colors are practically screaming at you?
This kind of creativity I call seasonal painting. I embrace the seasons in my work. I respond to what I see, but I also use it to transport me. During the summer, I will often do one of my blizzard paintings—especially if it is unusually warm. The mental trip cools and refreshes me. So for me, painting serves a lot of purposes.
It’s calming when I need a break from stress. It warms me or cools me when I need a change. It makes me laugh. It makes me nostalgic.
As I pick up my brush to immerse myself in the season, I’ll let the fall colors work their magic. Photo by lemoncat1
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