Kamloops Undergrowth painting (acrylic on canvas)
There is little that grounds me more than to lie flat on my stomach amongst a bed of lush undergrowth. With dirt beneath my nails, grasses tickling my cheeks and a wealth of curious insects exploring my person, I enjoy – ever so immensely – the disconnect it provides from life’s somber distractions.
It’s a romantic pastime, until the red ants find their way into my shorts.
I worked on a farm this autumn in Kamloops, British Columbia. Buttercups were never far from view, and, after taking several shots through the weeds, I took to my canvas.
Me too! I love sitting right down in the garden or lying in the grass between the rows of grapes and watching the busy, tiny world there. This is a fabulous painting. Thanks for sharing it. (Especially warming in the snowy landscape of February) 🙂
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Thank you Janet. Yes, it’s such a nice feeling. I suppose it’s quite a different experience doing it in the February snow.
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Ha! Yes! A much different feeling….and far shorter time span.
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Great picture.
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I love this picture (and the way you brought the red ants into the story — funny how nature will sometimes have the last laugh [maybe always])
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Yes, quite true Martha. I’m not sure I can remember the number of times that a red ant has woken me from a nature-induced reverie!
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Really great painting and description, it’s nice to think about it being warmer! Love the area around Kamloops too!
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No doubt your experiences around kamloops are more expansive than mine, Rob. I was only there for a couple of weeks, but it seems like a great place.
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It sounds like you’ve spent a bit more time there than me! Unfortunately I haven’t had time to stop and hike there yet 🙂
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Gorgeous painting and great depth! Also, most artists say green is the most difficult color to master because of all the different variations…but you nailed it!
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Thank you 🙂
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As much as I would like to say something poetic about the beautiful painting, I can’t quite shift my voice to seriousness because I am too busy giggling (still) at the thought of ‘ants in your pants’. Ok, my straight face is back on. Love the painting and relate to the idea of grounding to the ground and connecting by disconnecting. Riki 🙂
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Yes, ants in my pants, what a disconcerting feeling! 🙂
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Those ants are pesky aren’t they? I really like this painting. Great colour. Thanks for sharing. 😊
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An interesting image, and a nice edit too!
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Wonderful painting! Hear hear to disconnects from sombre distractions! 🙂
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Thank you, Ramaink 🙂 Here, here indeed.
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This is beautiful! I feel the same way, except lying in the woods, on my back and staring up into the trees.
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Oh yes, that too 🙂
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