Energy - Day 15 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Energy Part III by April M Rimpo

Half way through the challenge and here is the completion of my triptych Energy.

The composite painting is pose seven in Sun Salutation, the Cobra. I've learned the breathing exercise in this pose activates the sacral chakra (energy center) between the belly button and pelvis. Some sources associate this chakra with yellows and other with orange. I decided to focus on yellow and include some orange colors as well. The breathing exercise in this pose is said to radiate personal power, self esteem, willfulness, and energy. 

Energy Triptych by April M Rimpo

My goal was for my paintings to issue forth a sense of personal power and energy.

Energy

Fluid Acrylic

Composed of three 8" X 8" gallery wrapped and varnished paper panels

Dimensions as laid out about 17" X 17"

$450

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Links to posts with each completed yoga pose:

• Inspiration - Acceptance, expression, trust, supernatural (Sun Salutation - Salute/Mountain)
• Stability - Survival, self-sufficiency, stability, lively, and confident (Sun Salutation - Forward Bend)
• Perception - Emotional and mental intelligence, intuition, psychic, and super-natural (Sun Salutation - Lunge)
• Energy - warm, personal power, self esteem, willfulness, and energy (Sun Salutation - Cobra pose)
• Devotion - Clairvoyance, psychic senses, selflessness, devotion (Sun Salutation - Downward Facing Dog)
• Awakening - Awaken, love, compassion, acceptance, trust, growth, renewal, and peaceful with inner strength (Sun Salutation - first and last pose)

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Morning Song - Day 14 of the 30 Day Challenge

Surprise! Yesterday I said I would be wrapping up the Energy triptych today, but I felt more like painting a little bird again, so I bring you Morning Song.  Like the Chickadee I produced for Day 11, the Golden Finch is another bird that frequents our yard year long.  In the spring the yellow of he males nearly vibrates with color.  It clearly screams out "notice me!"  About the same time the finches reach the peak of their color our morning glories begin to bloom. What a glorious time Spring is. I wish it were here.

Morning Song by April M Rimpo

Morning Song

Fluid Acrylic on Aquabord

5" X 5" with 2" deep cradle

$95

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Day 13 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

Energy Part II by April M Rimpo

Second painting of the triptych Energy. The primary color in this triptych is yellow. The only meaning I found associated with chakra (energy center) associated with yellow is energy.  Kadinsky, of course, had more to say about yellow. First of all he heard a fanfare of trumpets.  I find that analogy interesting.  I think of trumpets as announcing the day or starting a celebration, both energetic moments.  The meanings Kadinsky associated with yellow are warm, exciting, disturbing, or totally bonkers. My goal in portraying these "Sun Salutation" poses is certainly not intended to make anyone feel disturbed or totally bonkers, so I hope this painting makes you fee either warmth or excitement.

Tomorrow I'll share the final segment and full image of the triptych.  

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