Moonlight Sonata

Friday has become a day for posting new work.  As my painting technique evolves, I find myself spending more and more time on each piece I do.  I have been very fixed on surface texture and getting it just right.  I am very pleased with this new painting. I found a photograph which showed what Beethoven's room  might have looked like.  The piano is actually accurate but of course his room didn't have quite as much going on as this one.   I have combined all the elements I love.  Music, interiors, birds, interesting colors and patterns  that have movement.  This painting is 11x14.  The sides have been painted so no frame is needed but should have one!

Dear Saint Anthony Please come around................

I came across this great photo of Matisse on the Art Project site.  This is just one of many wonderful pictures.  My week has started out very slow.  I feel a bit like Henri.  I misplaced some very important papers and that was all I needed to throw me off track.  I have been instructed to pray to Saint Anthony by my mother but so far the documents have not surfaced.  Today is the day that I am going to paint no matter what.  I will be starting a piece involving a music theme.  I have been listening to the most glorious piano and cello music which brings me to tears.  As I listen I see my whole life before me, as though it was a music video.  Maybe I should pray to Saint Henri.