My First Blog Post~

For literally months now, many of my friends have been strongly suggesting that I start a blog. In short, here I am.  Being new at this, I'm sure there are many ins & outs of the process with which I am not familiar;  that will change ~ so please have patience.  My true inspiration for beginning to blog was the blog of a Facebook friend, Honest Works Island Pottery Co.  After reading just a few posts, I was hooked and decided it was time to begin mine.  Thank you "A" for unknowingly giving me guidance and a Life Gain~

Beside the small picture of me, you will see a short bio that was taken from a much longer bio I posted on Facebook a couple of weeks ago.  I'll share the rest of that now as a means of sharing a small part of what makes the coconut painting part of my mind tick.
                                                                            

 " Not only am I fascinated by each coconuts' individuality, there is a bit of coconut history that captured my heart.  Long, long ago, sailors (and likely a few pirates), knew the value of coconut palms and would always leave them behind wherever the weather would be conducive to their growth; the idea being to keep a constant supply of this "tree of life" for future visitors or for their return.  Every part of the tree is still used in many cultures, even our "modern" society would suffer a great loss if these wonderful trees were to disappear.  In fact, the water from green coconuts was used in the south pacific in WWII as a successful life sustaining IV drip for wounded soldiers and is still used by athletes and other folks all over the world for it's many health benefits.  That precious water is even safe for diabetics and possesses every vitamin, mineral and nutrient needed to survive.  By the time a coconut turns brown and falls to the ground, many see it as a nuisance...not me, I see it as an absolutely amazing gift on which to share my art!

When I pick up a coconut, it is not without a great deal of reflection on it's contribution to our world.  By the time I finish painting a coconut, I know it's curves, wrinkles and general "vibe"  intimately.  Just like the rest of the natural world, each is unique with it's own personality, so to speak.  They decide what design will work, and sometimes, with their curves and wrinkles, even tug at my brushes a little as if they know best...and I trust them.

 For a totally unique and meaningful piece of environmentally friendly art it doesn't get much better.  Every coconut is my original hand painted design signed, dated and numbered by me."

Whew! after all of that, I will leave you with this picture of a coconut I recently painted that is now on it's way to a new home. 

Until next time, I leave you with peace~

Coconut Sal