THE FLOWERS OF ICELAND Painting

My inspiration for this painting (written as I travelled around Iceland in August 2018) Rays of delicate light shimmer and dance on the horizon As glints of magic flicker from the land Grey desolate rocks as far as the eye can see Covered with a blanket of green mossy fronds The delicate flowers and dainty grasses Dance across Meadows touched by the wind Still waters of the lakes reflect the beauty of the skies as Tufts of delicate purple heather adorn the gentle green meadows Rivers wind their way through landscapes green and grey The icy blue waters of godafoss thunder down the gorge Leaving the Viking pagan gods in the past Azure Wide fjords with fingers of land Wild Rearing Icelandic ponies full of charm Plateaus of mountains with green valleys between Dormant volcanic craters stand over endless black volcanic sand The blonde Icelandic ponies wander free Through meadows of cotton grass featherlight and white Fluffy low clouds shroud the heavy mountain tops whilst Gigantic roaring waterfalls fall to the shaken earth Undulating Meadows with majestic Viking ponies Beneath sugar dusted summits and soaring gulls Water gushes and crashes through rock filled gorges the gentle steamy waters of the blue lagoon Cocooned by The craggy dark grey of the lava field Leaving a corner of my heart in this jewel of an island so far far away. Unfinished business, Knowing I will return some day...... Iceland is a land of adventure, mystery, geology along with a sense of adventure and experiences to connect you to the nature and the outstanding landscapes that appear continuously as you travel. Wherever I travel I am drawn to the flowers of the region, both those I recognise and those that are new to me. In the work that is created the flowers give you a feel of the sense of place and the colours of the season of the year. I hope that you will feel a sense of exploration and a sense of anticipation in my work inspired by the places that I experience. I hope that you can experience them too and be inspired to travel to the places that draw you to them. Iceland promises a sense of adventure where you can explore and let your imagination run free in the elements of the natural world that you can experience across the island. “There's a reason why Jules Verne chose the place where the glacier was, where we start to descend into the center of the earth. That area specifically has magical powers and people come to this place from all over the world. I actually think that's true of all Iceland. I think it's so special, apart from the water and air being so clean.” Anita Briem “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust Looking at this painting you will be captivated by the bright vivid colours that will delight your eyes and your heart. You can feel the energy and the heart-centred love with which this painting has been created that will stir your emotions and inspire you. You will experience the beauty and shimmer of the metallics and glitters that sparkle and shine to brighten your day.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:48 W x 33.9 H x 2 D in

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