"With the Harmony of the Wind" Contemporary Botanical Watercolor Painting by Nancy Smith, Framed

Description

Which came first, the frame or the art? In this case the frame. When I rescued a pair of vintage … more Which came first, the frame or the art? In this case the frame. When I rescued a pair of vintage bamboo style frames, I wanted to paint something that would really resonate. Bamboo seemed like the logical solution. As I learned about bamboo and how to paint bamboo, I was hooked. How have I gotten to this point in my art career without painting it? In Japanese culture, the symbolism of the bamboo runs deep and offers practical lessons for life and work. One such lesson is to bend but don't break. Following the lead of the bamboo that sways with the breeze, have a solid foundation but move and sway with the harmony of the wind. The wind will wear itself out, but the bamboo, standing tall, remains. Signed watercolor in bamboo style frame. Two saw teeth in the back for options in hanging.

About the artist:
Nancy Smith studied art at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Olivet Nazarene University, and post graduate with world renowned artist, Estelle Fedelle, who is best known for her how-to books published by Walter Foster Publications. At Quest Academy, Nancy taught art to gifted children and volunteered in the art studio at Little City Foundation, a community of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nancy’s art has been featured in shows and galleries in the Chicagoland area, Michigan, and has found its way into hundreds of collections worldwide. She has written and illustrated two picture books to date, A Turtle on Sunday and The Fisherman. less