Photo of the Day

A solitary and frozen beach, cold grayish purple skies with a hint of the sun’s light - but not its warmth - touching the horizon.   When a friend shared her photo of this Icelandic scene, I felt cold, sad and alone.  The image was depressing and heavy and yet I couldn’t look away.  

I wanted to paint the image and took on the challenge of making a painting out of a reference photo and a feeling.

As the clouds began to develop under my brush, I became intrigued by the beauty that had been hidden in the distance of the photograph.  The bit of light tinged with the cool yellow of the Sun felt hopeful, less cold.  The waves took on a lighter feeling and the frozen iciness of the scene was thawed.  The heavier depression that hung over the scene was lifted.  

Did I fail to capture that initial feeling I experienced when I looked at the picture? Yes. 

Did my brush capture something better?  I think so.  It found something worth sharing.

I’d love to hear how it makes you feel.