“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”
– Peter Marshall
2.5″ x 3.5″ Watercolor on Strathmore Textured ATC
I had one more little painting in me for Harry’s challenge. The hills are alive with his texture. 🙂
I enjoy painting small. The challenge for me will be to paint big. Yesterday’s 8″ x 10″ painting was larger than I usually do. I enjoyed it. Maybe there are some larger paintings in my future. 🙂
About Peter Marshall
Peter Marshall, the witty, magnetic Scottish-American preacher who became chaplain of the US Senate just two years before his death, was the subject of the 1955 movie A Man Called Peter, based on his wife’s best-selling biography. He was born in Scotland in 1902 and, as a boy, wanted to go to sea; he served in the navy before becoming a minister. His compelling orations and his belief that religion should be fun drew large congregations to his church. He died in 1949.
Alina
Mar 31, 2010 @ 15:54:58
I like a lot this painting!
It’s full of life and joy!
The colors are beautiful!! 😉
Have a magnificent day,my friend!! 🙂
Beth Parker
Mar 31, 2010 @ 16:06:37
Awww, thank you Alina! Your comments are so nice and so appreciated. 🙂
ambiguousartistry
Mar 30, 2010 @ 18:27:53
Oh this is beautiful, the colours and texture are lovely.
Beth Parker
Mar 31, 2010 @ 05:15:13
Thank you! It’s amazing when anything done so small on that textured paper survives the larger view. 🙂
CarolKing
Mar 30, 2010 @ 11:15:53
you are inspiring with your creativity.
Beth Parker
Mar 30, 2010 @ 12:40:17
Thanks, Carol! It’s fun to share my art with other bloggers who share their art with me… like you! 🙂
lesliepaints
Mar 30, 2010 @ 09:29:10
A “tapestry” of trees! I want to go. 🙂 I think it is a skill to paint as small as you do, Beth.
Beth Parker
Mar 30, 2010 @ 09:48:51
Thank you, Leslie. In the original photo reference, there were olive groves, which make the hills look like they have had a hair transplant. 🙂
lindahalcombfineart
Mar 30, 2010 @ 07:57:53
Really special! You see such creative ways to integrate various elements. And all on an ATC!!
Beth Parker
Mar 30, 2010 @ 09:15:04
Thanks, Linda! I actually dreamed this one, after I painted the dog. How weird is that? 🙂