In my continuing journey working with oil pastels, I donated my most recent one to the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s pop-up show to benefit Ukraine. I was inspired by some beautiful, unusually deep red ones in a friend’s garden to create the piece above.
Sunflowers are a symbol of the country, and also seem to me to portray hope and optimism that the war there will soon end (as peacefully as possible) for everyone’s sake. Plus I find their vibrant colors and textures enjoyable to capture.
All pieces in the show are only $99, 50% of the proceeds go to charity and another portion back to the artist. It feels like a really good thing to be a part of, and I’m excited for the gallery reception Friday evening.
I've never really liked labels, I am this, I am that. But in the interest of introducing myself, I can say that I am many things: nurse, writer, photographer, poet, painter, gardener, friend, armchair philosopher, counselor, nature lover, home makeover aficionado, movie buff, practicing yogi, and aspiring world traveler. I think that's a pretty good list for now. I want to become a bigger part of the vital, creative force I feel deeply at work in the world and connect with other people who want to do the same.
Jacqlyn Thorne 