This portrait was inspired by a photograph taken by my husband of a little boy in Ecuador. It is one of my favorites because of the many colors I used.
For years, my creative Muse was satisfied by teaching Spanish in high school. Some may think that this must have been a hum-drum existence. For me it was not. I enjoyed it tremendously because I was frequently inspired by some wild idea of methodology that occurred to me while teaching. With eager anticipation and excitement, I would try it out. Teaching is creation.
Upon retirement, I spent many years writing and felt the same enthusiasm, pleasure and sense of accomplishment that teaching had given me.
Although I am not finished writing or teaching (senior Spanish classes), I've now discovered that painting also fulfills my need to be creative. I find such delight in color and, since my life has always revolved around people, it is inevitable that I must paint portraits.
I would love to read your comments about my paintings.
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