Now you will feel no rain…

I think to explain this post, you probably need a little history :) Almost 7 years ago on a cold snowy day, I got married to my best friend & now husband – Ben. We wrote our own vows, but also had a poem read during our wedding. I have always wanted to do something with that poem & when I saw this artwork I was inspired to create this…It is a 16×20 canvas painted with acrylics. I actually used paint & a brush to write out the words, because I wanted the words to have a very raw look (the painting that inspired me is done differently, but still neat). I painted the background a very light pinkish/white. Eventually this is going to hang in our bedroom & I plan on painting the walls a light blue, so I think it will contrast nicely.

Oh & I thought I would share the poem (you might notice I left out the last couple lines, I thought it worked better in art form that way).

Now you will feel no rain
For each of you will be shelter
    To the other.
Now you will feel no cold
For each of you will be warmth
    To the other.
Now you will feel no loneliness
For each of you will be companionship
    To the other.
Now you are two persons
But there is only one life
    Between you.
Go now to your dwelling place
To enter into the days of your life
    Together.
- Native American Wedding Prayer

This was really such an easy project, but I love the results since it is so special to us…

Just wanted to mention that the giveaway is still open, be sure to take a look at my last post for that :)

Afternoon Painting

I spent the other afternoon painting & sitting in the sun on our screened in porch…

Of course I had a little bit of company (the best kind)…

Painting details – Acrylics on an 8×10 canvas

I am definitely still learning & I think I need to get some better brushes, but I am totally having fun. I am just letting myself enjoy the process & not getting too caught up on how perfect my paintings are. Although I would love any advice on good brushes for painting with acrylics. If anyone else reading paints with acrylics, I would love to hear what others use & love for brushes…

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Skyline over the Harbour Painting

I recently took a few weeks of painting classes & had a wonderful time learning how to paint! I thought I would share my very first painting ever (a little abstract, but I kind of like it)…

Skyline over the Harbour

I will probably never end up selling my paintings (I know where my artistic talents lie & so I will stick to selling my photography), but I have to say it was so enjoyable putting that brush to canvas. The class I took was in acrylics and while mixing/painting fast enough to make sure the paints don’t dry was challenging, I am starting to get the hang of it. I already have a few ideas in mind for my next paintings (as soon as we set up a little space for me to paint where the little ones with four paws can’t get to the paint :)

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