Like a year without summer." ~ Swedish Proverb.
At this moment in mid-August I'm seriously thinking I haven't even celebrated summer yet! There has been no vacation nor basking in the summer's warm sun making laziness respectable. Today in my house I'm actually feeling a bit chilled, and frankly have recently noticed the change in the light signifying the waning.
Not to say I haven't been warmed by the mere thought of summer, which brought about my latest painting:
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Summer on the River . 12 x 12" . oil on panel - available in my Etsy shop
Can you warmly imagine the age-old loving companionship of hound and girl, spending a summer day on the river? Soon to dock and head up the path to where? To home? A cabin with screens for windows letting in the sound of summer's forest, cicadas and buzzing bees - the smell of sun warmed grass and green - the river's watery, slightly fishy smell. I must remember to conjure up this state-of-mind when in the depth of the coming winter.
I'm not mourning summer YET, but I still remained astonished at how quickly it disappears. There has been no moderation of rain and drought - it's either one or the other here in North Carolina this season! I'm hoping for some sun filled days ahead where I can maybe steal a few gems of summer's wonder. I will say the peaches, tomatoes and cherries have been astoundingly good this year, and a lot of that deliciousness has been passed my way by wonderful neighbors and friends. In fact, I painted Three Amigos in honor of the cherry:

A small, impromptu painting from life - and yes, I ate the beloved afterwards. Already promised for. . .
The summer crowd of spiders, mosquitoes, bees and ants will soon disappear, perhaps not long after the upcoming eclipse. I do hope your summer has been peachy keen and filled with good memories. I am now working on a portrait commission which I hope to share with you very soon.

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Always such a treat to hear your thoughts & insights and check on what you're creating.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch,
Holly
Thank you Holly! I can say the same right back to you. . .
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