My parents visited me in Edinburgh. It has been 4 years since they visited me together. It was great to spend time with them and to feel them so close. They both are lovely people with enormous hearts filled with love, delight and curiosity about life. During their visit I have started to wonder who I am? It is proven that we all are energy. The more I look at my parents the more I see myself. Not only do I recognize myself in their physical features but also in many behaviors and reactions. Am I a combination of their energies and all experiences which have happened to me since I was born? My dad said to me yesterday whilst we were talking about something trivial, wise and simple at the same time. He said: ' Remember life is beautiful'.
It has been an extremely intensive week and I did not have time to paint. However generous life brought me much inspirations instead.
I shared a watercolour 'Portobello Sunday' in my previous post. This time I would like to share another 'Portobello Sunday' but painted in oils on a wooden panel. I have never painted on the panel before and it was an interesting experience of getting familiar with a new texture.
Here I would like to share some little beauties
Also I would like to thank you all for your kind and supporting comments from my last post. I really appreciate them and I am very grateful.
Much love to you all!
It has been an extremely intensive week and I did not have time to paint. However generous life brought me much inspirations instead.
I shared a watercolour 'Portobello Sunday' in my previous post. This time I would like to share another 'Portobello Sunday' but painted in oils on a wooden panel. I have never painted on the panel before and it was an interesting experience of getting familiar with a new texture.
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Here I would like to share some little beauties
Much love to you all!
The birds add so much to this beautiful painting Aga. I love the muted colour palette. Those photos of the little snails are wonderful. I love spirals so snail shells are a big hit with me and the way they are clinging to the stems really made me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had time to spend with your parents. Family is so important and it's wonderful to have a good relationship with them. I'm glad that I'm living near my parents after having lived so far away for many years.
ReplyDeleteYour painting on the panel looks beautiful (and it was fun to get a glimpse of your painting space -- I'd love to see more!).
Great eye to discover the snails. There's so much beauty and mystery in life that we simply overlook. Sometimes I need to remind (and re-remind) myself to watch for it. Thanks for the re-reminder. :)
Sending big hugs your way. Have a wonderful week!
I like that nice marina with horizontal lines and tones, pretty look to the sea full of melancholy!
ReplyDeleteI like the birds on your painting. And I´m happy you had a gret time with your parents.
ReplyDeleteWise words from your Dad. I like your comment about the fact that we are a combination or our patents energies, so true eh? xox
ReplyDeleteWe are an interesting mix of our parents and forefathers. Pleased to hear you had a great visit from your parents. I love the finished painting. Happy PPF, Annette x
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The painting is beautiful, and I love the photos, snails are so lovely! Glad you enjoyed your parents' visit! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWonderful how you have captured the dark beauty of this scene.
ReplyDeleteI love your photographs of snails, much maligned creatures who are going about their business like everyone else.
Sounds like you had a lovely week. Beautful painting once again ♥
ReplyDeleteYour painting is very beautiful and filled with emotions. It's always good to spend some time with our parents, and your father sounds like a wise guy. Happy PPF.
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to have a special visit from your parents after so long dear Aga! I'm sure it filled your heart. You have such an amazing way with painting your sea/landscapes in a monochromatic scheme-really special. Those are some snails-I don't recall seeing any interesting ones like that around my area. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely painting, with and without birds. How wonderful to still have parents to talk with. Cherish this.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work! It's almost like a study in tones - and a very evocative one at that! The snail pics are wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteThe birds made the painting come alive, wonderful that you had that special time with your parents, love the photos of the small bit of nature.
ReplyDeleteWow your painting is so beautiful!! I love how it looks like a black and white photo...such a wonderful piece! Glad you had a nice visit with your parents! As much as we are like our parents we are so individual too.... makes for a nice mix!
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Gorgeous painting..such deeply rich tones of color..magical and atmospehric..love the birds and picture with your easel! Wow..fantastic shots of nature ! Thanks for sharing your special time with your parents..wonderful
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Victoria
This is so lovely and enjoyed reading what you wrote. I hope the days to come are filled with joy and peace.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful, I love the dark stormy quality to it, so wild and fresh! It's so hot my way that looking at it soothes and refreshes.
ReplyDeleteDearest Aga, I am late catching up on blogs but I LOOOOOOOVE this photo of your work station! I didn't realize the lovely painting was so big. And it always makes me happy to see how other artists set up their work. Much love and hugs to you. I'm so glad your parents visited.
ReplyDeleteThat pretty pictures, I like these wonderful frames with snails!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful collection of photos and when I see your painting I can hear the seagulls :) ♥ Conny
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Aga, your seascape is gorgeous, with and without birds, but I like it better with! How cool to have such a rewarding time with your parents.
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