The Colors of Obidos Canvas Print

The romantic, medieval town of Obidos, Portugal, was a gift from King Denis of Portugal to his queen on their wedding day in 1282. The cobbled streets, are lined in whitewashed buildings to deflect the sun and are trimmed in colors of ultramarine blue, saffron yellow, and persimmon, which are the colors of the royal coat of arms.

My memories begin as a five-year-old-free-spirit discovering and creating anything 'beautiful.' I was bold, creative, curious, and loved adventure. It stands to reason that when I spray painted the neighbor's black hearse a sparkling shade of silver that I was destined to be an artist. Now that I'm in my 7th decade, my free spirit has settled down a bit (the hearse owner would be glad). Still, curiosity, creativity, and an eye for beauty define me. Lots of things inspire me in my art. I love traveling, and have been afforded the opportunity to see wonderful places all over the world. I then share our travel destinations with others so they can experience the beauty out there too. Another passion of mine is ornamental gardening. Flowers...