About a Painting - "Ground Fog" Acrylic on Canvas 11 x 14"

This piece is a bit of a departure for me.

I rarely work on canvas these days, my brush seems to get trapped in the hills and valleys of warp and weft. A flat surface allows me more freedom with fine details.

I am a creature of habit. 

Still, I am loathe to waste material, and plodded along with this piece longer than I might have.

The white tiger is a symbol of developing intuition, and I thought to take the notion of red and white pines quite literally when I organized my pallet. Maybe all of this red white and blue is a kind of metaphor for the peculiar state of affairs in the US of A. I don't know... there IS however quite a bit of static and garbled messaging to be sure.

Emerging from the pandemic leaves me with a feeling that I am somehow trailing behind myself.

I really don't know if this painting is finished...

Maybe just a bit more haze.

 

The Maine Oracle 2020

I asked The Maine Oracle for an overview of the year 2020. 

It is New Year's Eve in the USA.

"Chickadees" 

As a new year begins, one always hopes for the best. In this sad and confusing 2020 glad tidings are replaced by a cacophonous clamoring for information. Lacking leadership we heard as many opinions as there were birds in the trees.

"Autumn"  

A dark shadow began sweeping the land, growing blacker by the day, whisking off far too many ill served by craven incompetence and misinformation. We continue to reap a grim harvest.

"The Cardinal"   

Here are the Spirits of those lost to the whirlwind. The Souls of those who have passed make themselves felt each day, what will we hear if we listen? 

How do we make sense of such loss? 

How can we best honor the memories of our friends, neighbors and family members?

What can we do in the coming year to help those left behind? 

How can we aid those who find themselves in the middle of cruel circumstance?

How can we protect ourselves from preventable illness?

How do we best help The Helpers? 

 

Do take very good care of yourselves. May the next year be a better year.

 

 

The Maine Oracle - Groundhog Day

Well, the Global Pandemic marches on...

I have worn a mask, stayed home for the most part and have marveled at those who would quibble with experts in the field of epidemiology.

Day after day it goes on.

The situation in the United States is out of control.

Day after day.

Over and Over.

The Maine Oracle has noticed.

Wear a mask. Stay safe. Help is on the way.