Memories of California
Acrylic on canvas
8 x 8 inches
Barbara Muir © 2011
(Here's another example of
the Carol Marine challenge from the
other day. I love lemons, and
they remind me of the way
Steven and I felt when we arrived
at our hotel the first time we
visited California and there was
a lemon tree, covered with lemons in
February. I'm working on
loving green, which is why the
green insisted on being in the painting.)
warm here, and I wore the lovely red coat
Sam gave me for Christmas down to the station.
But I felt a terrible let down after I said goodbye to
him. So Steven and I hurried to the flower store,
and bought tulips and primulas to avoid the high price
roses until Valentine's Day is over.
Then I worked on my paintings, and at the end of
the day, still feeling restless and a bit blue, we
went to the Art Gallery of Ontario. There we
treated ourselves to a full ceremonial tea. You
know the tiered plates, the sandwiches, the little
cakes, the glorious hot tea in pots. Yummy and
our mood lifted. We took a spin through the
gallery and came upon an amazing David Blackwood
show -- stunning work, and headed home to
call it a very good day. Have a very Happy
Valentine's Day!!!!
Have a comforting-yourself-with-tea day.
