"Girl's Night Out"
By Doc Lawrence
A painting can do wonders: Brighten a room, change a mood, inspire something creative, recall a special memory or provide hope. Olivia Thomason’s latest paintings suggest good cheer, better days ahead and lots of optimism. A brief glance of “Crazy in the Kitchen,” and “Girl’s Night Out” will usually bring at a minimum a smile.
“That’s the point,” says Ms. Thomason, an award-winning artist who has earned a reputation for creating optimism whether on a canvas, old wood, a city wall or even objects like children’s furniture. “If art means anything, it’s a mirror of our good souls and better angels.”
Like millions of others, the artist suspended daily living outside the home for over a year, following CDC protocols and medical warnings. This included cancelling her popular art classes and all plans for gallery exhibits.
However, she made good use of time while homebound. “I painted an entire new portfolio that encompassed flowers, family, church and community life and a celebration of noble causes.” She added that a children’s book, “The Great American Pie Contest” was completed which she plans to have in the marketplace in time for Christmas.
"Crazy in the Kitchen"
And, those art classes? “I’m vaccinated, most of my class members are as well and when it’s unquestionably safe, we’ll begin painting and having loads of fun.”
In the meantime, Olivia Thomason continues painting in her home studio in Stone Mountain Historic Village, getting prepared for a major event later this year.
“Stay tuned,” she advises, hinting that an announcement would be forthcoming. In the meantime, canvases are taking on fresh paint, methodically becoming lively scenes celebrating the joys in Olivia Thomason’s world.
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