A dear friend allowed me to do a painting from her remarkable photo of three Buddhist monks. With street scenes like this, Luang Prabang – the old capitol of Laos – feels as if you’re stepping back in time.
Luang Prabang, Laos
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Sparrow Hawk
Dear Minnesota friends live in the St. Croix River valley, one of America’s most scenic waterways. This sparrow hawk has adopted their backyard as one of his favorite haunts.
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende, a colonial-era city, is renowned for its baroque/neoclassical architecture. It was the first municipality to declare its independence from Spanish rule during the Mexican War of Independence. In the early twentieth century foreign artists and writers discovered its beauty and made it a cultural enclave. The town is noted for its narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful private courtyards.
Imagining Music
After staring at hundreds of notes on the sheet music, this five-year old created his own melody.
Late November Sunset
Kiawah Island, a barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, frequently has dramatic sunsets. In this one cirrus clouds reflect the sun’s final burst of light across one of the island’s lagoons.
Still Life
I asked a friend why people like still lifes. She said because they give comfort to us.
Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse, located on the North Shore of Lake Superior, was built in 1905 after 29 ships were lost in one night on Lake Superior. The U.S. Coast Guard retired the lighthouse in 1969. But every November 10, the beacon of Split Rock shines its light in memory of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald which sank on November 11, 1975.
The Jester
I keep asking myself, what was the artist thinking about when he created this exquisite sculpture of a jester in repose.
The Basket Weaver
A talented photographer, who is also a close friend, allowed me to work from a photo she captured on St. Helena Island. This island is one of the barrier islands that trace our southeast coast. The West African tradition of coiled basket making came to South Carolina in the 1700s. Over time the functional designs of the early baskets have evolved into intricate works of art.
The Vintner
The vintner’s work is never done. He has to be vigilant day and night, protecting his vines from pests, drought, frost, excessive rain and heat. Other than a successful harvest, I expect his highest form of compensation is living in California’s beautiful wine country.
Jane Iwan Studio 