Marigold
I was helping my grandmother plant her garden this past spring and I became very taken with the natural colour palette that was presenting itself, in her house, and in her quaint little marigold flowerbed. Here is a shot that I took which directly inspired my painting of Marigold and, in turn, inspired some writing.
MARIGOLD
BY JOAN GRAVES
BY JOAN GRAVES
I am a simple thing to behold
I am quiet
Clean
Unharmed
Green
A potted marigold
When treated with care
Water
Sun
Soil to spare
I can be yours
My hair may not be gold
Nor my lips
Red
Or bold
But I never go unseen
Rituals
Drawing hearts on fogged up panes
Or wishing on those that burn bright and gleam
I sit still
Your warm garden morning thing
So take care and be loving
Yours
For the taking
Yours
Your evergreen
Sweet
Still
Darling
Song Choice: It Never Was the Same - The Twilight Sad
(Nigel and I enjoyed listening to The Twilight Sad while driving through the mountains in Alberta and British Columbia. Very atmospheric!)
Another source of inspiration was taken in the east field of my parents' farm. My parents usually take a walk after supper to check the crops (especially the corn), and on the occasion that I partake, there are always good pictures and conversations to be had.
Last image is of the finished product. The painting Marigold, I suppose had many sources of inspiration. I find work extremely meaningful when I can connect with it in more ways than one.
(Nigel and I enjoyed listening to The Twilight Sad while driving through the mountains in Alberta and British Columbia. Very atmospheric!)
Another source of inspiration was taken in the east field of my parents' farm. My parents usually take a walk after supper to check the crops (especially the corn), and on the occasion that I partake, there are always good pictures and conversations to be had.
Last image is of the finished product. The painting Marigold, I suppose had many sources of inspiration. I find work extremely meaningful when I can connect with it in more ways than one.
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