About 20 years ago my husband and I traveled to Shannon, Ireland. Exploring the island and in awe of the indescribable colors of green took my breath away. For those of you who have had the blessing of visiting Ireland, I am sure you can relate to the beauty of its country side, especially the green, green pastures dotted with white sheep.
Thinking of Ireland recharges my soul with the color of green that I for sure cannot capture in this painting….yet I try…..as I listen to Celtic Woman on my playlist.
On a day in Ireland when the sun peeks out of the overcast November days the hills of green cast a golden hue on the white woolly sheep grazing and basking in the glory of being cared for by their shepherd.
Sheep need a shepherd or else they would not survive. If they fall down they cannot get up without help and they just go astray and wonder around lost. Sounds like me sometimes……without my faith in God I would wonder and for sure lose my way.
The color green makes my heart smile. It reminds me of new beginnings, new life……a rebirth of what was once considered gone, has come again.
The sun is shining in my corner of the world today and winter has delayed its arrival, even my hibiscus plants are sprouting new growth and remain on the patio, and the begonias are still in bloom. Shades of green all around me yet none can compare with the green of Ireland. Pictures do not capture its radiance and this painting cannot truly represent its splendor. However it reminds me…….
Green and gold reveal to me how precious is it to see and experience the colors all around me. Thankful and joyful am I, as I recall the emerald isle of Ireland.
What color makes your heart smile and leap with joy? May it take you to places that you dream of and remind you of places that you have been.
What if all of us shared the gift of color to the darkness lurking to devour this gift of life? Share the gift that makes your heart smile. Be still and soon and very soon the light will reveal its hue and you will know how gifted you are.
Open palms, open hearts, be the gift that you are………Someone needs the gift……and only you can deliver it…..to that someone, somewhere in your corner of the world.
Remembering and Sending Love,
Martha
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Thank you so much Betty for your encouraging words. My hope is that they inspire and bring peace to those who visit my website and view my art.
I so enjoy your paintings.
Lovely!
My fellow artist and friend, Thank you for your support.