Warm Memories
by AnnaJo Vahle
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12.000 x 9.000 x 1.000 inches
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Title
Warm Memories
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
This is a plein air acrylic painting that I did several years ago. I guess that it really isn't much more than a sketch. I created it during the time that I was caring for my dying mother. When she could still do so...she enjoyed going out to her tree farm. Sometimes she would sit in the shade and watch me paint. The fresh air and loving companionship was good therapy for both of us.
She and one of my brothers grew mostly palm trees there. In fact, most of the palm trees were called Royal Palms. The foreground tree on the right side is a young one. I don't remember the names of the other varieties. Both my mother and my brother tried to teach them all to me. I knew them for awhile but have since forgotten.
This property is alongside the Everglades. It was near Florida City and Homestead in Florida. I did several plein air paintings there over the years. My mother couldn't always accompany me as she became more ill. At those times it was a way for me to recharge my batteries. It was, therefore, still therapeutic for both of us.
I can still feel the warmth and the comfortable humidity. I can hear the flies and mosquitoes annoying me with their whine as the day drew to a close. It was peaceful out there. It was soothing. It seemed natural and right. The troubles of the world always dropped away when I was out there. That was especially true when I was engrossed in a painting.
Although, I gave this painting to my brother, it reminds me of my mother. I remember the comfortable pleasure we shared while I would paint. My brother has an office and utility building at the farm now. He has hung several of the paintings that I did while out there. I am pleased that this is one of them.
This is an acrylic painting on a 9 inch by 12 inch stretched canvas. The watermark does not appear on prints.
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March 9th, 2021
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MS Art By Sarka
Lovely image, AnnaJo. Beautiful colours and texture, a very alluring and peaceful scene. Very evocative of holiday memories. Acrylic is my medium also, and I recently experimented with a nature-themed subject. Follow me if you like on facebook.com/msartbysarka or Instagram.com/ms_art_by_sarka.
Diamante Lavendar
Congratulations! Your wonderful art is being featured in Emotive Art Group! Please take a moment to visit the group and archive your work under the feature discussion link provided! ~Diamante
Allison Constantino
Congratulations! Your amazing piece has been featured on the "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" home page! Sincerely, Allison Constantino "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" Group Administrator
Femina Photo Art By Maggie
CONGRATULATIONS! Your excellent image has been featured in Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple! l/f
CAROLE SPANDAU
Your artwork has been featured on the homepage of FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create. Please post your amazing artwork in our` Archive your MARCH Features` discussion.
Elizabeth Allen
A beautiful painting and I appreciate the comforting story behind its creation. The almost monotone colors gives it a calming sense . Lovely work.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Elizabeth. It was a peaceful day...so...perhaps subconsiously I did as you suggest, Elizabeth.
Sarah Irland
A beautiful painting, AnnaJo. The colors are exquisite! A wonderful description, as well!
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