Gentle Morning Painting

Coming out of a season of grief, I wanted to return to my big canvases and create some big joy. I flipped through the images I’ve collected over the past year, looking for something to inspire. And there it was–a high puffy cloud against a soft blue sky. The cloud was dressed in soft pinks, corals, and yellows, with glimmers of green, blue, and violet along the edges. The sky was a soothing baby blue. It was the inspiration I needed to bring this work of joy to life. One of my favorite ways to begin the day is with a gentle morning–waking without the alarm, making tea, taking Tobson out, writing Morning Pages, and picking up the paint brush are all great parts of a gentle start to the day. For me, this kind of morning routine helps me find my center. My hope for you in being with Gentle Morning is that you will find a peaceful, joyful start and end to your day, every day. This special painting is infused with good hope and sing-song wishes to bring uplift to your life. I painted it big so you could get lost–in the good way–in these big and small patterns of color. The gentle blue at the top for me evokes those scintillating aqua blues of Bali, the Seychelles, and Tahitian waters. When you look at this work of joy, I want you to exhale, let go of all that is worrying you, and step into the peace and restorative power offered. What do you need to create a gentle morning experience at the start of each day? “Gentle Morning" is an acrylic painting on gallery-wrapped canvas that measures 48" x 72" – it comes wired and ready to hang in your home or office–wherever you need a subtle statement.