SOLD – 2 June Sunshine

SOLD “2 June Sunshine” by Molly Ovenden

Original. Acrylic on Watercolor Paper. Unframed. Part of the “Scrapings” Collection.

Approximate Dimensions:
8 inches x 10 inches

How did it get its title?

When I look at this painting, I see the gentle warmth of the start to mild Minnesota summer vacation days.

Something I love about this painting is…

I love how distinctly the lemon yellow, orange-yellow, and gold shimmer scraped together with cohesive shaping, but as separated colors. The scrapes are almost opposites. It feels really playful to me, like childhood best friends who are similar to each other, but different enough in personality to get along really well.

*I love how well this piece works as part of a trio arrangement, together with “1 June Sunshine” and “3 June Sunshine.”

One more thing…
(Here’s a draft of a little something I wrote, inspired by this piece.)

“2 June Sunshine”
By: Molly Ovenden

reminiscent of school days ending,
not soon enough to play outside,
lingering in that edge of sunshine.

a curious ray of light pretending
to hide till school children run free:
laughing in that promise of summer.

cloudless blue skies of peace lending
quiet reflection and celebrations,
loitering in that golden beacon of solitude.

a humorous splash of wave spending
a year in waiting–for you–
to smile and play in childlike felicity,
lounging in that brightness of gratitude.

buoyant dreams of plans with friending
sands between each toe, jugs of lemonade,
lingering in that horizon of simplicity.