Joy

The photo for this painting was taken by a friend who lives in Launceston Tasmania. She saw one of my other rock paintings, and decided to take a trip to Devonport, to the same spot and take some photos of her own. She commissioned me to paint it for her new home.

 

She happened across some delightful images with so much colour! These rocks look so dull when the water is not on them, but when they are immersed in water, they come fully alive! My friend did not know I was going to call this painting JOY, and when I mentioned it to her, she was so happy, as her Mum’s name was Joy and she had also been reading about JOY that same week. Not at all a coincidence I say! 

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My joy comes from my spiritual journey, my connection to nature and the deep sense that there is more to life than what we see. Nature brings healing to my bones, and my long walks have been a huge sense of joy to me at this time. 

 

May you find joy in this beautiful painting process of this image and embrace its gift fully!