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     I just wanted to tell you a little about my recently finished artwork, "Tight Red Collage".  I came up with idea of painting a red collage type painting after I did the "Blue Collage" which by the way I got the inspiration from looking at a children's program one morning while cleaning (for those who didn't know, you know now I have kids!).  Someone recently suggested that I talk about where or how I get my inspiration when I paint or maybe talk about the history of the artwork which may be on my next blog. I do have an idea to let everyone know the meaning of the colors biblically, I used in this artwork.
 
     The color of Red in the bible represents Adam, Flesh, Earth, Blood of Christ and Redemption, so this painting could represent Christ and His redemptive Blood, wow!. Gold represents the purity of God. White means Sanctification and Salvation. Brown, well I'm not sure what brown means, maybe earth also.

Anyway I thought the biblical meaning of these colors was interesting, so I thought I'd share it with you.
 
And by the way Blue represents the Righteousness of God:
"Blue collage"
Please let me know your comments on this blog, good or bad and I'm open for suggestions.

Blessings,
Denise

     I hope everyone is having a blessed day!  To those who are not familiar with my work, I decided a few weeks ago to start talking about the history of some of my artwork.  In this particular blog,  I will talk a little bit about the history of the sunflower.  Of course I got the idea of the "Sunflower Burst" from the sunflower which is one of the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen.  The history of the sunflower is very interesting to me.
  "Sunflower Burst" 14x18

    Let me start by saying that the sunflower has been used  in many ways.  For instance, it was used as a common crop among the American Indian tribes throughout North America.  Seed was pounded into flour for cakes, mush or bread.  Non-food uses include body paint (yellow dye was extracted from the petal) and other decorations. Parts of the plant were used medically to ranging form snakebites to other body ointments.  The oil of the seed was used for body and hair and the dried stalk was used for building material.  Did you know that the sunflower can grow up to 25 feet tall?  Wow!  And the really cool thing is that in its early stages of growth it follows the sun!  For instance, when the sun rises the head of the flower rises, when the sun goes down the head of the flower bows down.
"The Sunflower" 9x12 pastel on canvas giclee available.
    In my opinion, the sunflower is one of the most admired flowers by artists.  And let me remind you that this artwork is considered a historical piece in my book.
   Let me know your opinions on this blog.

Blessings,
Denise Hall

      What is success? I think success depends on what you want for yourself, your business or whatever it may be.  For most, success is perhaps making lots of money, reaching your dreams and etc. I recently had an exhibit and yes I sold a few paintings, but I also made valuable connections with other people, who I think can make a real difference in my life.  It made me think of what I could do differently, like for example, educate people about my artwork. My dreams in life include making big sales and opening a gallery one day, but what good is that when you don't have important relationships in your life. And always remember that God gave you the gift of art to bless others!   Let me know your opinions and your comments about this blog.
"The Picnic"