Gazing at waters edge on a summer’s eve, sunset radiating above and below is a magical place to be.

Cushioned between sky and lake bathed in warm milky glow causes one great pause to savour.

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Perhaps for you, years end ignites reflection and consideration of the year ahead. In your path of ponderings and pursuits I offer wisdom gained from a professional life of creativity.

• Be brave.
• Seek knowledge from children and elders
• Truthful self criticism and self compassion are both necessary for growth
•  Use your skills for good
• What you reflect back to the world is your legacy
•  Your suffering does not define you but how you cope with suffering does.
•  Betterment of humanity & the planet is true longevity
• Make three people smile every day, including a complete stranger
• Riches are found in love we give freely
• Begin and complete each day with gratitude.
•  Offer thoughtful compliments, hearts grow lighter receiving one.
• Maturity may be found stepping outside your comfort zone
• Grow a thick skin, lighten up and laugh.
•  Don’t miss the sunrise. (Mom’s advice).

Without your support collecting and sharing the work neither art nor growth of this artist would come to be. With gratitude I thank you.

Wishing you wellness & peace always. d

“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.”Ralph. W Emerson

~ Note: To purchase original paintings on this post & online gallery, please email me dawn@dawnbanning.com ~ all work is for sale.

I will be in the studio until Dec. 23, returning Jan 20.