I will not be moved Painting

Nothing says security like a lighthouse. When the storms of life come you can always see the lighthouse in the middle of the sea just standing there unmoved. This Lighthouse reminds me that we can stand firm in times of trouble. I love the sight of a lighthouse resisting the waves in the wind and just standing there unmovable. I first started painting lighthouses shortly after my mom passed away of a long illness. It reminded me so much of her. Life could be going crazy but my mom was always strong and steadfast no matter how high the waves. I love using oil paints and this style of painting because it allows me to utilize the wet on wet technique and let my mind create all these wonderful values and shapes. My style of painting really trying to visit mixture of realism impressionism and expressionism all kind of put in to one piece of artwork. My art teacher always told me I was born at the wrong time I should have been an impressionist painter. All of my values and tones seem to have a glow to them as if they were plugged into a light socket somewhere. Check out my paintings and I think you'll see what my art teacher said indeed my values and tones seem to radiate from a light within themselves. It brings me great joy to paint in these Styles as it sets my mind free and allows me to create on canvas the world I always wanted. For me this style of painting is all about creating a sense of freedom. I hope as you look at this painting hanging on your wall that it's just set you free and allows you to remain strong no matter what life is thrown your way.