First Signs of Spring by Kristen Murray Katrina Lawrence Painted on canvas and framed

Painted on canvas and framed in a natural wood frame

It was a beautiful sunny day

as the owl emerges from the background

and the vibrant life forms that emerge from the embroidery

A gorgeous place to paint

First Signs of Spring by Kristen Murray Katrina Lawrence Painted on canvas and framedThis piece is titled "First Signs of Spring" and reflects the change of seasons here in Muskoka. The last crusty bits of snow and ice gradually melt and shrink, the greys and browns of the landscape are slowly replaced by greens and blues, and wildlife begins to stir. The large centre stone is a transparent plume agate, which reminds me of when the creeks begin to flow and the small turquoise drop represents both the warm blue sky and fresh rains to