Sunrise Silhouette

What is it about a sunrise that makes it so breathtaking to anyone who's lucky enough to see it?

Tranquility... peace... I took this picture as the sun came up behind the Ouachita Mountains and kissed the water of Lake Ouachita with the most lovely glow. I stood on the front porch of our cabin and felt blessed to see the blessing of a new day beginning.

Ok, if I'm completely honest, there's also a boat dock blocking part of this perfect view. But isn't that why we keep a current artistic license? I used mine to leave that part out of the painting.

Although I loved the photograph, I never thought I could paint it because the trees and grass and hillside were just too dark - no details showed. But then, the challenge for Artistic Sentiment was to paint a landscape in silhouette. It gave me the idea for the possibility of turning it into a painting. The vision for the finished piece came on strong. Once I began I didn't stop until I signed my name.


This painting was including in an Etsy treasury (collection of art and vintage items) filled with warm, rich colors called Art That Will Make You Smile.  

:) Shangri-La

A peaceful view....

Shangri-La Resort, Lake Ouachita, Arkansas

Lake Ouachita

This could be the most special place on earth. For my family it is. We've spent 4 days here every year for over 20 years. In the beginning there were 2 G1s (That's Generation 1 - my mom and dad.) 10 G2s (That's Generation 2 - my siblings and their spouses and my husband and me.) and 12+ one on the way G3s (Those were the grandkids.) Now, we number 43 - The 13 grandkids have grown up, brought in new in-laws, and 7 wonderful G4s! We know that there will be more of those on the way!

So... if you need a cabin at Shangri-la Resort on the week we're there, sorry. We need them all!


I submitted this image to In the Moment to represent the word "tranquil."  I'm not sure how this can be, but through all the loud family fun, there's also an underlying sense of calmness and peacefulness.  It's even possible to find moments of silence.

To enjoy beautiful Etsy treasuries (collections of art pieces and vintage items) click Small Things with Great Love which celebrates the colors of the earth or Summertime... and the Living is Easy which celebrates the colors of the sky.  Then click a springtime collection called Rebirth The Everchanging Seasons.  

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"Lake Ouachita" can be purchased in several forms.  Click if you're interested.
8" x 10" Giclee

Print

And... one more thing! I found a wonderful Etsy shop dedicated to decorative and nostalgic lure boxes. Yes! There's even one for Lake Ouachita. Click the link to see. It's called Nostalgic Arkansas Lakes.