So I encouraged folks to show what they saw from their windows or patios or (luck ones!) a cabin by the lake. I am in the city limits and from my windows I could see 2 empty lawn chairs in the neighbors yard. Hmmm. Even the chairs are socially distanced. I painted demos showing the trees just budding and and then full and green later in the term. Flowers were signs of spring and hope. Nature was carrying on.
But I saw other signs of the 'season' during the spring/summer term. Lawn signs were popping up along with peace and rainbow flags. I saw and continue to see these as signs of hope and love. Sure there were signs for candidates, but I was interested in the positive messages. I am continuing to paint houses with lots of colorful signs and flags and markers. Even or especially the rainbows and hearts drawn by children and taped to windows catch my eye and touch my heart. And I've had nice conversations with those neighbors.
The painting series continues as I seek out signs of peace, hope, and love. I'm inventing a couple as I go along, too, and one says "C'mon people now, smile on your brother". Can you name that tune? Maybe you have one or many signs or got some ideas.
What's "your" sign?