Tagged artwork in progress by Bea Garth

“Swimmers,” painting in progress by Bea Garth

I just started working on my painting Swimmers again in preparation for the Clark County Open Studios in mid November.

"Swimmers " painting in progress by Bea Garth copyright 2017
“Swimmers ” painting in progress by Bea Garth copyright 2017

Given this very traumatic fall season with massive forest fires, hurricanes, earthquakes and yet another mass shooting, I feel its important to  realize we all have special moments that make this world very worth preserving.  Meanwhile we need to do what we can to help those in need and begin to rectify some of the causes of these difficulties such as global warming and creating a better socio-economic system while still remembering to cultivate and savor those happier moments.

“Underwater Dance,” painting in progress by Bea Garth

" Underwater Dance" acrylic painting in progress by Bea Garth 2017
“Underwater Dance” acrylic painting in progress by Bea Garth 2017

After a hard winter/spring, I am starting to feel much better. Finally got going on this painting of mine of a man and a woman dancing underwater. Its kind of a celebratory piece of getting healthier again and enjoying warmer weather finally. I am really looking forward to summer!

I still need to work on the painting Its hardly done since a lot of shadows and gradations are missing, and likely I will eradicate some more of the fish. But I got it all blocked in.  I like to work loose and then refine it.

I also applied for the local Clark County Artist Open Studios for next winter. November seems a perfect time to have it. Plenty of time to prepare…