Good Morning Sunshine

I painted this piece over six days in January 2026 -- as part of the 31-Day Strada Easel Challenge. There was another day in there shopping for all the pieces and parts that went into it -- and setting it up. The setup itself was breathtaking. Painting it was challenging ... as so much of what was in front of me was enchanting. I didn't want to ignore any of it ... but not every part could have a starring role.

Even though it was challenging, it sure was fun to capture.

Many of the subjects in it were fading and shrinking ... and on their way to worse. That's a good reason to step it up.

Find my six January posts on the piece on Instagram @jillbanks1 or Facebook @JillBanksStudio -- to see how it came together.