“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.”
– Richard Bach
Ivy & Star – Watercolor
I really enjoyed doing this one. After I painted the ivy, I added a little gold glittery star, hanging from a red string, just for fun.
About Richard Bach
Richard Bach, the American pilot and author, became hugely successful with the publication of the slim novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a spiritual quest about a bird who loved to fly rather than seeing flight as a means to an end. He was born in Illinois in 1936, a descendant of composer Johann Sebastian Bach. He has been an Air Force Reserve pilot, a flight instructor, and a barnstormer; most of his books involve flight either directly or as a metaphor.
I love the interest that the star creates in this composition. Makes me wonder who hung it there and why. There are so many stories to be told through our work.
I have read much of what Richard Bach has written, Beth. I can imagine he is one of your favorite authors with your interest in flying!!!
Thanks, Leslie! I like the star, too. It does make you think a little. (It wasn’t in the reference.) I actually bought Jonathan Livingston Seagull, but still haven’t read it. I’m looking forward to someday having more free time to paint and read. I read every night, but there’s never quite enough time.
Uhm…..don’t delay in reading his books, especially Jonathan Livingston. You will, perhaps feel as though you have meant your mentors in the seagull and Richard Bach, both. I’m serious.
I’m almost finished with the book I’m reading now, so I’ll start his next. **big grin** The book I’m reading now was loaned to me, so I’m trying to finish it as quick as I can so I can return it.