"Ahhh the potentialities in one another!" Painting

The group of women (and young girls) in my painting capture the essence of sharing a special and calm moment in which the women authentically reveal themselves and their inner selves to each other by really seeing one another, really talking and listening to one another and capturing & accepting one another as is. Missing and invited to join-in is: "you, the viewer" of the painting. This is symbolized by the inviting empty blue chair. The space where the women share in is a safe place and comfortable place. The space is also filled with brilliant, vibrant color symbolizing the possibilities and beauty that is attainable and is able to emerge via such gatherings. Throughout my life I have embraced the visual Arts as a vehicle to achieving greater understanding, compassion and connectivity in our world. Nature, people doing what comes naturally to them and American contemporary culture and how all these interact with one another are all very important influential subjects to me. The recent significant social events in the United States and the globe have also been important and impactful to my artwork. Both personally and as an artist focusing on the universal understanding of love, acceptance, kindness and respect is a priority for me.