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As a young girl, I enjoyed visiting my granddaddy's general store in rural Arkansas. I remember a cousin giving me rides around the store on a dolly. I weighed myself on the bulk feed and grain scale. Grandmother made me a smocked dress out of printed cotton feed bags. Great grandpa would pour salted peanuts into his RC Cola to take out the fizz. My favorite memory was a cousin taking me bareback riding on his horse, Red.

My husband and I visited the original Vermont Country Store on a fall foliage tour of New England. This vintage Chevy truck was decorated with hay bales, pumpkins, and mums, and I added chocolate, yellow, and black labrador retrievers to the nostalgic scene.

"Chevy Truck and Labradors", oil on cradled panel, 16x20, is available here:

https://ruthsoller.com/workszoom/5496363/chevy-truck-and-labradors#/
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"Red Essential, Limitless Potential" opens Tuesday, Jan. 9th at Framed Image, Denver, CO, Two of my paintings included in this radiant exhibition are "Raindrops on Hibiscus" oil on birch, 18x24 and "Zang Mansion in Spring" oil on linen, 14x11. If you are in Denver I hope you will visit the show. RuthSoller.com

I perceive the Hibiscus flowers opening me to a broader vision of my abilities and of opportunities in the world around me. Fuchsia hues awaken me from the gentle gray tones of winter and energize me to see the brilliant abundance of new life in spring. The contrast of the variety of greens against the pinks causes a visual vibration that excites my eyes and creates positive emotions of joy and peace.

My magical landscapes express the healing power of color experienced in nature. Greens represent growth and refreshment while blues are serene and trustworthy. Feeling the awe of nature creates energy in our bodies which strengthens our health and increases our happiness. My purpose is to share positive emotions which bring peace and joy to our lives.

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