'Sandy feet and Salty Hair'

'Sandy Feet and Salty Hair'
detail
Jo-Ann Hunt©

I'm often asked where my ideas come from.

Family photos....that group shot typically with the heads accidentally cropped

at the top, with one kid wriggling and not interested in standing still...

...that's the obvious starting point. But then I'm frequently jolted by seeing

something unexpectedly.

This little button used to drive us crazy she was so tiny and cute....

...now she's driving herself around and preparing to start university...

.....and yes she's still cute!

'Sandy Feet and Salty Hair'
 detail
 Jo-Ann Hunt©

'Sandy Feet and Salty Hair'
 Jo-Ann Hunt©
'The Child Within' Series
 H120x90cm
H47x35.5ins
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This photo inspired a couple of paintings in my current exhibition.

I've still not been down to see it....four paintings have already sold

and there's only two left. I'm hoping to drive down there in the next

 day or two....say hi if you see me  !

'Sandy Feet and Salty Hair'
 detail
Jo-Ann Hunt

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