Red Canna

I've always like"Red Canna" because of it's fiery colors. Sometimes it makes me think of a volcano, sometimes a bonfire. Lately I look at it as a prayer for summer, particularly when the rain just keeps coming....

Contest #1 - Melissa H

When I received my shipment and read about the contest, the first painting that came to mind was "Red Poppy." As I was growing up, my mother loved this painting. She loved poppies, and was also an artist. So I guess I always just thought about this one as being my favorite......UNTIL I looked around a bit more at all of the beautiful paintings she's done! I've never really explored her artwork before, and was glad I had the opportunity to do so because of this contest.

I think that "The Lawrence Tree" is my new favorite. One of my most favorite things to do to relax, and take a moment to myself is to lay in my hammock, under the trees in our backyard and just stare up at all the branches and leaves. It's always so beautiful and peaceful to me and this painting just captured that love of mine. I might even have to purchase a print of my own so that I can admire it - especially on rainy days when I can't lay in the hammock!

My favorite Georgia O'Keefe Painting

I am not a great fan of Georgia O'Keefe works. Some of them are very pretty, but some I feel,

have double meanings (xEnglish major here!). Here is my choice after studying them all and

the reason I like it.

I find myself humming:

"Oh beautiful for spacious skies,

For amber waves of grain.

For purple mountain majesties,

Above the fruited plain.

America, America,

God shed his grace on thee.

And crown thy good with brotherhood-

From sea to shining sea.