Hangar Pilot

Hangar Pilot

Around our house, there has been a "rule" that I cannot paint over older paintings until I have used up all of my fresh substrates - or at least all of the size that I want to paint. My Beloved husband made that rule, and actually, I sometimes count on him to help me with my painting vocation, because I cannot always pick up on what he can see. Sometimes I am ready to give up, and he helps me keep going. Sometimes, he will help me choose which shows and competitions to be part of because he can see the benefits and costs that I am too involved to see. I am so very grateful for him!

12" x 12"

Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on 1.5” deep gallery wrapped canvas

Edges painted black

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Well, and I am celebrating this, the time has come for another reclaimed surface - another paint-over! (Though I must admit, I just bought more substrates for a solo exhibit that I am scheduled to have next year. Lots of painting to do!) This is a VERY abstracted landscape. I see fields and aerial views, green plants with purple or violet blooms, I even kind of see a runway. 

This painting reminds me of flying. I have told you before, right?, that I am a private pilot. (Actually, my Beloved Husband is a pilot, too.) I got my license when I was a teenager. My dad was my instructor, and I think he was very proud of having a daughter who was a pilot as a teen - there were not all that many of us girls who flew at that time. Sadly, I have not flown as pilot in command for many years. I have become a "hangar pilot", much to the chagrin of my teenaged self. But I have to say, as much as I miss the flying, I would not change my life for all of the Cessnas and Pipers in the world! 

Psalm 18:30 God—His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.