Soft Pastel painting measuring 3”x3” and mounted in a 9”x9” mat with bac”Anne of Green Gables” The first novel was followed by a series of sequels with Anne as the central character. I LOVED reading these books growing up. Many hours dreaming of the farm and all the things Anne!! Montgomery went on to publish 20 novels, as well as 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays.

I never knew she wrote poetry until a dear coworker mentioned it. I’m in love with her writing and will be exploring her writing in much more detail.

Each painting in this 40-day collection, Skies The Limit, is named after a famous female writer or poet who has taught me an important lesson or challenged my philosophy on life. This list includes women like Elizabeth, Charlotte, Emily, Maya, Mary, Jane, Danielle, and Sylvia whose last names are unnecessary.

I'm drawn to skies for many reasons. While growing up, my sisters and I would stare at the clouds and watch animals and faces appear as they floated by. My parents always had us outdoors and showed us how to take time to pause and notice the sunsets or sunrises. Skies depict emotions and moods. You can have a very dark stormy sky (my favorite) or a bright blue billowy, cloudy sky. I love them all and I hope you do, too. Or, at least start to take notice of Mother Nature's beauty.

Painting will ship within two weeks with important care instructions on framing. Mat included.