Bridge Over Tranquil Waters

2.5" x 3.5"

There are days when I really struggle to paint . . . it is just plain hard work. Every brushstroke is painful it seems. I go through periods where I really don't like the way my paintings are turning out or it was so hard getting there that I can barely look at the painting! :-) When I'm going through times like that I just keep telling myself "It will pass. Painting will be fun again." and I force myself to keep going. This week was somewhat of a struggle; however, I really like today's painting. Yay! I survived another period of struggle. :-)

This stream runs through a large estate in Greenville. The bridge is part of the long drive that winds up to a very large Tudor home. The home is set up on a hill, and this little stream is near the bottom between it and the home are thousands of daffodils in the spring. This spot is so peaceful and even though it is near the downtown it is very quiet and tranquil--just the sound of the water as it flows over the rocks.