Kuan Yin Spirit

Kuan Yin Spirit ©2011

Just completed this beautiful new painting, 'Kuan Yin Spirit', honoring Kuan Yin, Buddhist Bodhisattva of Compassion. Her ten arms represent the thousand arms she is said to have, that help the world. A pink light of love radiates from her center. Purples and blues represent spirit and peace. I used beads and charms to add detail, and it shimmers softly in the light. The garden that unfolds before her, shows her beauty and grace. May your day be filled with peace, love and kindness!

The Garden

I'm excited it's finally time to get the garden started this year. We have a large plot in our backyard and we'll be growing lots of herbs and vegetables. Hard work digging up a lot of weeds as a first step (those are the piles you see). It's like holding a blank canvas and then watching things you create come to life. Inspiring! My painting Transformation (below), is all about this time of year. I would love to hear about your garden, too. I'll post more pics of the garden as the season goes on. Happy planting!

Transformation © 2011