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Tropical Greens, Acrylic, Kelly A. Schwark Every week I look to a few different websites for artistic inspirations. I sift through a few that offer advice on business, some that offer the latest and greatest materials and supplies, a few here and there that focus on how balance family life and an artistic career, but the sites that I love visiting the most are the ones that offer fuel for my creative soul. Places such as Just Be Connected, Inspire Me Thursday, Illustration Friday, Etsy and Monday Artday feed my imagination with images, ideas, suggestions, quotes and simple words that act as my muse. As a mom to an infant, it is not always the easiest thing to switch from the daily needs of my little angel and a Connecticut housewife to a passionate artist.
The painting above was one that suited the inspiration on Monday Artday (and yes I know that it is NOT Monday!) The challenge for the week was “tropical jungle.” This particular painting, done with acrylics and slightly kissed with colored pencil here and there, was painted a few years ago while we were still living in Hawaii. It is one of my favorites as it stirs up the memories of friendly trade wind blowing the sweet fragrant air, warm sun shining on my face, and sounds of the ocean lulling peacefulness into any hectic day. I can almost hear the geckos chirping… and my heart beckoning for me to come back! Aloha, A hui Hou.
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When you return please take me with you! (I’m serious) I love that print, it really does take me to another world, esp with brother IZ playing in the background. Reading your blog is like an escape to a more peaceful place and looking at your artwork is so relaxing. Thank you for making this world a more beautiful place Kelly!
It is a beautiful painting Kelly, thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comment.