Stolen Moment, L. Daniel, 8 x 6, NFS
Back in Austin, I am immersed in the final preparations for my daughter's upcoming wedding - just 8 days away. It seems like we have been thinking about it and planning for it for so long, and now it's here. It's a deliriously wonderful and emotional time. I catch myself tearing up at the strangest things. Today it was the little pre-school aged girls in the grocery store pushing their mini carts through the aisles. I remember those days like they were yesterday.
So, with that as a backdrop, this painting truly represents a "stolen" moment in an otherwise ridiculously hectic week. Yesterday morning, Julie Davis and I met up under the low water bridge to paint before facing the demands of the day. It was much needed time to just stop and take in... and I went away completely refreshed!
lovely painting - very atmospheric. I love the light and misty feeling about it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. The emotions within you poured out poetically. Enjoy the wedding!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Laurel! Great depth with the aerial perspective.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!! The grayed out background makes the beauty of the foreground even more special. I want to be there! Enjoy these festivities and take it all in!! Teary moments and all.! xoxo
ReplyDeleteStunning is the word that came to my mind too. Have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteThis painting is lovely. The text made me cry!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful painting. I love the atmosphere in the background. Great use of grays.
ReplyDeleteI really love this one - love the way you painted the trees in the background. Your emotions are getting ready for the overwhelming joy you'll feel on the big day!
ReplyDeleteLove how you "broke the rules" of composition with the diagonal, and totally made it work. Masterful and subtle!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting and love the post too! Just love every moment and embrace those happy tears- memories to cherish!
ReplyDeleteGreat Piece!
ReplyDeleteThis painting is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous landscape, full of light, color and a bold brushwork and evocative. Greetings and congratulations. Reyes
ReplyDeleteJust a perf piece. So very lovely.
ReplyDeleteA great piece to go w/ great memories and what moments! Enjoy this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece Laurel, so soft and atmospheric, I love the main tree. I wish your daughter all the best on her wedding day.
ReplyDeleteI've had those grocery store moments myself-- I know just what you mean. This painting is breathtaking. I absolutely love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I remember those days as well. I am getting a little teary eyed just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteMerryn got her dress yesterday! And then needed a new swimsuit and new sandals to go with it...
We're all ready to go. M is wondering if she could run with Lillian and Julia and keep up.
Love you! See you soon!
Wonderful piece Laurel!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the upcoming nuptuals...
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous painting. I really like the way the trees in the background are so subtle!!
A lovely one. Best of luck with the wedding plans.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are so soft and fresh. Glad I found your blog
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful piece!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting, Laurel. Gosh I love your work! Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
ReplyDeleteWedding blessings to your daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law. Have a joyous weekend.
Ooh, I love this!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Laurel. Congratulations. I understand. They grow up so fast. I'm sure the wedding will be perfect.
ReplyDeleteXOXOXOXOXOBarbara
Beautiful painting Laurel. Congratulations. I understand. They grow up so fast. I'm sure the wedding will be perfect.
ReplyDeleteXOXOXOXOXOBarbara