moon painting
This lovely painting was recently completed by one of my students – Fiona Purton.
It was started in a class before Christmas and she came over separately to finish it up. We started the project by taking an outdoor walk at night. The students chose one scene or natural place that evoked an emotional response. Then they also chose a small object from outside to bring in and be inspiration. Fiona chose the scene of the clouds covering the moon, and brought in a feather. She wanted to create an ephemeral, transient and emotive work. This feathery, mysterious painting is the result. I think she was successful.
Since we got back from Edmonton the kids have their standard colds. I don’t think we can drive that far without someone in the family getting sick. I got a new hairdryer that actually doesn’t make my hair go static, which is a miracle in Calgary. And we watched “Shutter Island” last night. I was scared of being scared with this movie, as I am a huge suck, and I cant stand visual gore at all. I’m also pretty sensitive to any amount of thrill in a film. But I was happy I watched this. Great acting, and characters that you actually care about, made the movie for me. But be warned, as a sensitive person, and a mother, there are scenes with children and those were the worst part to stomach.
