Dreams Print

Memories and fantasies. This drawing combines a few of my favorite things to show the beauty and emotional complexities of what links our memories of the past with our future desires and dreams. It's fascinating how those memories shape even our smallest daily decisions to help (or sometimes hinder) us achieve our goals, however big or small. Hopefully, we can remember the good memories, learn from and move past the bad ones, keep our imaginations for the future alive, and stay peaceful in the present. Here is a breakdown of the details seen within this drawing: The moon, constellation and shooting star symbolize my understanding that we are part of an incredibly vast and magnificent universe. Our dreams and goals are so important as long as we are respecting others and respecting nature. The constellation is my zodiac constellation Cancer. The hot air balloons over the spectacular sunrise over the mountains symbolize my desire for adventure, no matter how big or small. It is important to find beauty in the little everyday things, but also to be ready for grand opportunities when they appear. I've always been captivated by the sky and the idea of soaring through the clouds. Actually, I have been skydiving five times, and am dreaming of going again someday. The freefall is exhilarating and floating under the parachute is breathtaking. I also dream about riding in a hot air balloon and love how they symbolize adventure and imagination. I think they can also symbolize seeing the world and people from a new perspective, soaring above the dark clouds in life, and bringing joy to others. The amusement park over the beach at sunset is the Pleasure Pier in Galveston. I grew up near the Texas coast, so I have lots of fun memories of being at the beach. I am most happy being outside in the warm sunshine in general. I've learned over the years that when I'm feeling really stressed, going outside when it's sunny is the best cure to help me calm down and think more clearly. The simplicity of going for a walk, a run, or just closing your eyes in the warmth of the sun is so beautiful! Roller coasters and ferris wheels are fun too, plus the represent the importance of maintaining that childlike curiosity and joy as we become adults! The shoreline on the Galveston beach merges into an upsidedown map on the Gulf Coast of Texas and the Caribbean Sea. My husband is from Puerto Rico, so this is a tribute to the islands and the beauty and diversity of Houston. The elephants are majestic creatures that symbolize the care we must have for the environment and our connection to nature. They also are said to have wonderful memories. The sunflowers are my favorite flower. They are native to the Americas, and I love that in their bud phase, sunflowers will seek out and face the sun. As a mathematician, I also love that the seeds in a sunflower follow the pattern of the Fibonacci sequence, as many things in nature do.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in

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