Near the Co-op

Near the Co-op
March 2024
Mixed media (acrylic and oil paint, oil crayon and oil stick) on canvas 
75cm x 100cm x 4cm
$800

The park next to the Co-operative School is maintained by some very enthusiastic locals. One lady does most of the work. She’s always out there, weeding, planting and watering and weeding, planting and watering. 

I feel a little guilty that I can enjoy her efforts in the park and yet contribute nothing. I don’t feel guilty enough to help. Bad I know, but I can at least acknowledge what she does. There, I’ve done it. 

A dog walking friend recently posted a photo,  publicly acknowledging all her hard work. The photo captured the light so beautifully, so I asked her permission to use the photo as a reference for this painting.