Free as a Bird

School is finally done and I am enjoying a return to normalcy. Spending more time in the studio than I have in years but still pushing to extend it! Several paintings that had been long neglected are now receiving attention. Plus it is tremendously fun!

Soaring Eagle 7x5 oil

Done done done done done done

"Life of Crime" oil portrait

I have finally finished school. Not just the semester but the program. Next Spring I will walk down the Graduation Stage, receive my BSc and dance a little jig across the stage!

 It has been a long number of years but I do not regret it. Having said that I have wasted no time returning to the Studio to paint. Many long neglected canvas, partially completed have been receiving copious amounts of attention. My creative spirit is singing loudly for it has been somewhat trod upon during my recent scholastic endeavors. Creative speech and thought is rather frowned upon in the scientific community. Even if it is correct, backed up by peer reviewed papers you are encouraged to avoid  using  phrases like "Shining star of Agriculture".  Excitement must be described in boring multi syllable words that hurt the melodic soul. I like science, enjoy the whole process but returning to the Studio was like a balm to my soul and I might not come out for a very long time!

This painting is one based ona photo I took a few years back at our local racetrack. I go to the track because I am a horse nut and I photograph interesting and beautiful equines. Occasionally I get the time to change them into a painting. I did not know it at the time but when I posted the photo on Facebook a friend told me it was her partners horse. Here it is a year later, a finished painting. Hope you enjoy it.