Painted as the buckets of rain from Debby began to hit with wind that sounded like the windows of my art studio would blow out, and again working to the last second as Helene rolled in before I evacuated to the mainland for safety - Some of this collection I even evacuated with me with for safekeeping to Orlando during Milton. Our entire yard and first floor flooded 4-6 feet. I didn’t know if I would have a studio to come back to at all, but here we are. My kids helped me to do the underpainting and abstract background on several paintings from this series as well.
Part of my "Sarasota Strong" series, this piece is inspired by the strength and peaceful waters that protected Sarasota Bay provides, even during hurricane season 2024. Hurricane Debby hit Sarasota unexpectedly in August 2024, 2 months later - Helene and Milton hit one week apart.
I wanted to capture the beauty, optimism, and resilience of Sarasota in a way that is uplifting and meaningful. These paintings highlight one of the most beautiful views in Sarasota, the gold dome beside the Ringling bridge, the bay full of boats, and sea grapes just beginning to ripe. Let me know if any of these resonate with you!
Title: "Strength in Still Waters"
Media: Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Size: 12"x24"
Framed: yes, white wood floating frame
Arrives wired and ready to hang
Signed certificate of authenticity included
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