Running Through The Forest

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Running through the Forest where all the colors, shapes, and textures blend together. No separation of earthy figures. Only the changes of light to dark and dark to light.

Oh, running through the forest. A freedom to experience. Feet lightly touching the water sodden ground with the floor of leaves glistening through the sun. Wait maybe I should stop and listen to the forest. I am sure it is trying to tell me something.

I think I hear the water dripping off the leaves and splashing into the pond. Or do I hear the soft rustling of leaves caused by the wind’s kiss. Maybe the humming of insects and chirping of the birds that collide into a symphony like no other. I can even smell the pure clean essence of nature. The one you can’t duplicate. It only comes when you take the time to experience nature.

Running through the Forest

Time to be me. Time to feel. Just time to be. For the trees have spirits, the wind always whispers its encouragement and I know something magical is waiting for me.

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit”. – Robert Louis Stevenson

So, this acrylic painting with its forest colors and illusionary composition, just seems to capture the feeling of running through the forest. But remember while you are running to also stop. Oh yes, stop and listen and smell and feel. Not just look but really feel all the magic and peace the forest has to offer.  It welcomes you. Therefore “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir

So, remember as Aristotle said, “In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.”

Running Through The Forest * 30” x 40” * Acrylic*

Dare to Feel,

Red (Linda Harrison)

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