Art often surprises when it provides a different perspective and such is the case with this month’s Challenge Word, “Soft.” The unexpectedness of Grady Pennington’s painting might cause you to pause. “The Softness of Trees” reminds us that trees are much more than heavy limbs, sharp twigs and rough bark. We understand that Nature provides changing palettes when the same trees change during different seasons. In spring, the new sprouts are a delicate, almost neon green against dark bark. Summertime trees with darker and larger leaves, provide shade and cool with comforting sounds on gentle breezes. In autumn, the profusion of color can be awesome and in wintertime their dark starkness seems to enhance the cold. But Grady shows us what we were missing without the perspective of softness. He seems to have a flair for fresh viewpoints and he has other paintings available in the gallery to experience.
Come by the PAPA Gallery and see the many different ways artists visualize a word you probably use all the time. We will be open Monday Dec 23 and Tuesday Dec 24 to assist you with any last minute shopping needs. Keep in mind that art can provide smiles or memories or inspiration for years to come. It’s truly a gift that keeps giving and we have many wonderful artworks for you to choose from. While you’re out shopping, drop in and spend a few minutes with us simply enjoying art!