
Attitude of Gratitude
"Attitude of Gratitude” uses a vibrant mix of lime yellow, grey, and white to capture the complex emotions associated with gratitude. The lime yellow evokes feelings of joy, optimism, and appreciation, while the grey represents the challenges and difficulties that life can throw our way. The white represents a sense of hope and peace that can come from cultivating an attitude of gratitude, even in the midst of hardship. The textured surface of the painting, created with a palette knife and thick impasto, is a metaphor for the richness and complexity of life. The brushstrokes are energetic and expressive, reflecting the depth of feeling that gratitude can evoke. The central focus of the painting is the lime yellow, which radiates outward towards the grey. This represents the power of gratitude to illuminate our lives, even when faced with darkness. The grey does not disappear completely, but it is pushed back by the yellow, suggesting that gratitude is a choice we can make, even in diff