Dear Ones,

Welcome to my imaginary world! Here we are, week of Valentine’s Day, so I thought that I pull out from the archives a painting called “Little Pink Heart” gouache on canvas board. It was painted in September of 2017. It’s one of my very first good “keepers”! It is 10” wide and 8” tall. It looks better in real life and there is a painted border not shown in the photo which takes the painting to a higher level. You also don’t need a frame.

Little Pink Heart

gouache on canvas board by K.J.P.

I hope it inspires you, I hope you get something out of seeing it. I love to share.

Like many of what I love to paint, it is what I call an imagined landscape. It is inspired by the U.S. South West landscape as I so very much love the rugged rocky terrain and hues of pink. The land has heart to it and mystery.

If anyone is interested in buying the original for $240. just email me at info@kathrynpotter.com with subject saying “Little Pink Heart” and make your bid.

Approaching painting from the psychology as a musician is really sweet. For decades I am used to practicing for HOURS which is time well spent for the joy of making music, cultivating the craft …. for the sake of music and resulting in nothing tangible afterwards to show.

When I began painting regularly and passionately in 2017, it was for the joy of painting. Having anything resulting after time spent painting is simply an extra plus! Painting for paintings sake!

It’s really lovely having something to share sometimes after time spent painting. For me, it often feels like swimming in color. Swimming in a new world!

The side effects are enthralling. Painting opens my eyes and heart to more and more of the visual beauty around me - light, shadow, hues, shapes, depths. The world has become GORGEOUS - in every way.
I’d keep painting even if I never ended up with something visual to share simply because it makes me a happier, more loving, more appreciative and aware of the beauty in this glorious creation in which we live, person.

It helps me relish life and beauty. If you don’t paint already - you might find it worth your while. There is a joy to be found in it.

That right there is enough, however, I’m so please to have something to share which at times inspires others as well. That just “hits it out of the ball park”. YAY.

Thanks for visiting.

Best wishes to all,
KJP
Feb. 12, 2020.