Juanita Bellavance, Variation 13, From Variations on a theme portfolio, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches

One more time I visit this particular composition.  I wanted a black and white painting in the portfolio of variations.  I love the formality of black and white.  I'm highly drawn to black and white paintings.  I love the stark richness they provide.

To me, black speaks of wealth and strength.  For maybe fifteen years I wore all black every single day.  I was never tired of it.  I liked how it had a sort of stabilizing feeling.  To me, this painting speaks of coming forward out of the dark and letting the light shine.