Friday, March 1, 2013

FAREWELL TO FLORIDA By Cecelia Lyden


FORT PIERCE INLET
acrylic/masonite
 
For the past four years my husband and I have been fortunate enough to spend winters in Fort Pierce, Florida. I have been equally lucky to have met some local plein air painters. Lori McNamara, a Fort Pierce resident has introduced me and others to many beautiful Florida locales. I have enjoyed painting at these places in the mild, sunny weather. However, the seven paintings I did this winter may be the last of my on-site Florida works. We will not be returning to Fort Pierce next year. Our son, Kenneth, who resided in Lake Worth, near here, died suddenly and unexpectedly December 9, 2012. He was only 42 years old The autopsy revealed that he died of arterial disease. We had already arranged to spend the winter in Florida and we needed to pick up his car and other things. So, we made the trip; but our time spent there was very difficult. We missed not having dinners Ken, going to Mass with him on Sundays, and my husband missed the time they shared playing golf. All around us were reminders. Though the weather had been so spectacular, we found that these reminders were too painful. So, for now, we will say good-bye to Florida, grateful for the chance to experience its wonderful weather and friendly residents.
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Ken in nursery school
 
 
Ken, with family after Camp Hill's State Football Championship
 



Ken ,enjoying a party with fFlorida friends 
 
 


PALM ON THE CANAL

acrylic/canvas board
11x14


PROWLING THE CANAL/DARK REFLECTIONS

 
 
acrylic/canvas board
11x14
 

THE LONER By Ceclia Lyden

acrylic/canvas board
116x20

WHITE HOUSE ON IMOKOLEE ROAD By Cecelia Lyden

acrylic/canvas board
11x14
 
Art Mundo is an art association in Fort Pierce, FLA, that, among other activities, arranges for 3 exceptional plein air opportunities in the area for a small fee.One is at the very large Adams Ranch, which boasts of thousands of acres of cattle fields, tropical plants and wildlife. I attended that last year; and this year I went to this charming Florida home outside of Fort Pierce. Again many, many tropical-like plants, shrubs and flowers. The building, with its many sections and roof lines appealed to me the most. The abundant trees, sunlight and the shadows created were also enticing.