This painting is based on a photograph of mine from a walk in the woods. I love finding native plants in bloom and trying to represent the experience of discovery in a painting. My mother taught me about Lady Slipper plants (also called Slipper Orchids) when I was a girl, so when I found some blooming much later in life, I had to photograph and paint them!
I believe creativity is a central part of who we are as humans created in God’s image. Having just learned about Art for the Journey, I am encouraged to see the organization’s reach across all ages and multiple communities in need. I have witnessed first-hand how art has helped individual students develop confidence and communication skills. I have seen groups of students come together in teams to complete large, beautiful projects that none could have accomplished together because they were committed to a specific project vision. I have seen individuals develop a sense of pride and an appreciation for what others can produce as they participated in an art community. Art for the Journey is supporting multiple organizations in their work to “transform lives through art,” truly.
