I love it when supposedly random things collide to provide the perfect storm for some creative inspiration in the atudio.
There are a few elements that make up this mini series of paintings: Firstly, I've been struck by the light that shines through at the end of the day in this strange crisp season of winter into spring and I wanted to capture that light shining through the dark silleoute of the the trees.
Secondly, I read an ancient poem from the Psalms and the words spoke deep into my spirit:
“Who will give me wings,” I ask—
“wings like a dove?”
Get me out of here on dove wings;
I want some peace and quiet.
I want a walk in the country,
I want a cabin in the woods.
I’m desperate for a change
from rage and stormy weather." Psalm 55T
Lastly, the light shining through trees bring an unusual peace to me. In Japanese the word used to describe this is Komorebi: it means the soothing sunlight through trees. As the sunlight shines through I enjoy a soothing peace. Light breaking into darkness is a powerful metaphor, but seeing it in a woodland illustrates it beautifully for me.
If you need peace and quiet, ask for it. Ask to be given wings and fly away from the stresses and strains that can so easily entangle and make us forget our true worth and value.
If you would like a print of this painting:
The prints are made using fine art paper (with a beautiful texture) and created with using Giclée printing. (Spray printing) Which makes the prints exceptional.