CaliAnn - I'm sorry to hear that health issues impact your ability to make art too. It's so hard when you get excited to try something and your body says no way. I think you are right about my use of red in these; turmoil, frustration, anger ... it's all there! Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Aspenman - thank you!
Wayne - I am fascinated by all the things you see in these! I was not in a good place when I did these and I like knowing that the second painting has a sense of peace and hope. Thanks about the colors. They are bold and not my usual choices but they definitely got the point across better than my usual quiet neutrals.
Susan - It's interesting how some see a storm leaving instead of as threatening to hit at any second. Thank you.
Lamar - I like your "clouds of noxious vapors in a hellscape." I never thought I'd agree with that about my own work but it fits! Thanks so much.
Sno - thanks. It was hard to keep them purely abstract once I saw clouds, rocks, etc. I tend to create stories in my head and go from there.
Bart - I wish I could express sunshine and butterflies but these are better than nothing for now! Thank you.
Zen - I guess it's a good thing these aren't too believable. The weather guys on the news would be hyperventilating! Thanks.
Terri - Isn't it hard to want to make art when it's just impossible some days? If only I could be as passionate about something else, stamp collecting maybe. I'm guessing that for many of us the days when we can do artwork are really special and we won't ever take them for granted again. Thank you for all the kind words.
