But Wait There’s More

Yes yes you’re right, the TV infomercial with the guy saying, “But Wait There’s More,” is cheesey! So why did I name this week’s painting this? I’ll share that in a minute but first I want to welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this blog and post. So here goes!

Small Spaces Special Places

Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” Why? I have been surprised, even delighted, with the small spaces in our house that have captured my eye.

Also, there are the special places I see on my daily dog walks. Each morning, rain or shine, I love getting outdoors and looking for things to paint. Some weeks, like this one, I paint what I see while we’re traveling in our camper. We took a short trip to Oriental, NC this past weekend. Even though I have lived in North Carolina for 40 years, I had never been before. Wow! What a delightful place. But, I digress. ;-D

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But Why But Wait There’s More

Because as I was painting this beautiful view along Pierce Creek in Oriental, NC, the light kept getting better. It was as if the sun was saying, “Don’t look away!” Me: “Why?” The sun, “Because, ta dah!” Me: “Wow!” Even as it was getting darker and darker, the clouds and sky and colors just got more and more beautiful and amazing.

So I say let’s give new life to the words “But Wait There’s More.” It’s not that Billy Mays and his salesy informercials were annoying. Well, OK they were. It’s just that I couldn’t help thinking that the sun is helping us all have a new association with this phrase. Here’s the painting that I started outdoors and then finished in the studio this week.

This painting, in oils, is 8×8 inches on panel.

What About You

Have you had an experience recently, where you have felt as if Mother Nature is saying “But Wait There’s More?” Or are these outdoor voices something only I am hearing? HA! Just kidding. Please share your experiences where you have noticed something beautiful while being outdoors. I would love to know by reading in the comments below.