Heads Held High
Painting by Heather Harrington | Titled: Heads Held High | Acrylic on Cradled Wood Board 14” x 11” 1.5” depth
The inspiration behind the painting, the lovely zinnias scene on a morning walk to school with my girls in Traverse City, Michigan.
Yesterday I finished a new painting.
It was a beast to work through, but it reminded me of an important lesson.
Not to quit when the going gets tough.
I felt lots of self-doubts creep in while I worked, calling me to scrap it altogether.
I more than once questioned my decision to go down this new path as an artist.
I kept at it.
I continued working and working.
Layer after layer of paint and detail.
Much like a kaleidoscope, the colorful paint strokes eventually moved and melded together, forming the vision I had in my mind.
My new painting is titled "Heads Held High."
I'm happy that I didn't quit and give in.
The slog between the beginning and the end is the hardest part but also the most rewarding.
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My latest painting titled “Heads Held High” was first inspired by the morning walk with my daughters to school. We took a different route and came upon a beautiful patch of Zinnias. I hope you enjoy it and that it brings some color to your day!
Size: 14 x 11” | Acrylic on Cradled Wood Board | Painted by Heather Harrington
