Everlastings

I found these bright white Everlastings on one of my hikes in Silvermine area on Table Mountain.  I was struck by how beautiful they were! True to their name: Everlastings.  Everlasting Beauty. 

In this painting I used bold colours and free brush strokes to depict this special fynbos plant. I added some pink shapes to enhance the simplicity of the whites.

This work is part of my “Response series”.

“Response” is a series of oil paintings created from a place of abundance and deep gratitude.  The lyrics of the song “Gratitude”, by Brandon Lake, resonate with me: “I’ve got one response, I’ve got just one move…”. 

I have but one response to abundance and goodness – and that is a thankful life.
Every brush stroke comes from within and is intuitively applied to the canvas as an act of thankfulness. Each artwork an anthem of praise. I find pleasure in expressing my gratitude in this way.  

As the fynbos in creation brings praise to its Creator by being what it is: plants that grow, flower, and flourish in all conditions – so I will bring praise by being who I am created to be: an artist. 

My art is my gratitude.