Tuesday 23 July 2013

Local Flooding: Motivation and Escape

After the Rain
It is hard to believe that it is just over a month since the Floods in Alberta. I was personally very fortunate - our home escaped flood damage. We were stranded for a few days and did not have power or telephone which was an interesting experience, although tense at the time. It has been a time of sadness - seeing the loss in our community - but also a time for renewed faith in human nature - the volunteerism and community resilience has been staggering. 








A Flood of Sunflowers # 2

A cancelled trip and need to stay close to home got me into my studio. String gel painting seemed most appropriate; drizzling the paint forces you to let go of the things you can't control - a lot like everything else that is going on. I had been planning to work on some more pieces and had the supplies. As Poirot would say: means, motive, and opportunity! 

Here are some of the flood inspired pieces that have kept me sane over the last month.



A Flood of Poppies # 2

A Flood of Sunflowers # 1

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