This painting originated on a March evening after a lush Spring rainstorm. I remember clearly being inside the house preparing dinner. The rain was still falling–that splattering that comes after the storm has passed– but the light had changed, bloomed even, into a magic light.
Here I should note: I live on the eastern side of a large mountain, so I never see sunsets from my home. The magic light was the sunset reflected off the thunderstorm clouds and dancing off each drop of rain that still clung to the bare tree branches. I grabbed my camera and ran outside, attempting to capture what I was perceiving.
As is so often the case, my camera cannot capture what dwells in the heart, and so I put the photos in a file, not so much as a artist’s reference as a reminder: Remember this beautiful moment. Recreate it.
With all its oranges, this painting is second chakra therapy, as it was for me as I painted it (Hence the title). We can all use a little second chakra nourishment, whether it’s for sexuality or creativity or all around juiciness.
It’s worth noting that the Sanskrit name for the second chakra is “Svadhisthana,” which means “dwelling place of the Self.” Truly we are meant to dwell in ecstasy, even if its only for a moment!
This painting is available as a print in a limited edition of 200. It will serve you as visual reminder to live life with joy and bliss and pleasure. It’s a great painting to hang over your bed (ooh-la-la!) or in a sacred corner.
The print is 13 x 19 inches, and the actual printed image is approx. 10 X 17 inches. It is signed, titled, & numbered by me, and will be mailed in a tube.
Ecstasy limited edition print
$35.00
