16” x 20” acrylic mixed media
Whimsically, the simple flowers and combination of colors of “Wildflowers” by Kristi Ahlquist bring to mind a rich earthy foundation, the aqua color of a peaceful pond, and the golden warmth of our sun, reminding this editor of the loveliness of spring in all its simplicity and glory.
Ahlquist picked up a paintbrush for the first time twelve years ago after a devastating cancer diagnosis. Painting, long at the top of her bucket list, then became a priority. She enjoys painting in both oil and acrylic. She paints her realistic dog portraits in oils and her vibrant abstract paintings in acrylic.
Ahlquist and her husband moved to Hot Springs Village in 2021 where she pursues her passions of art and golf. She exhibits at Artists’ Workshop Gallery, 610A Central Avenue, Hot Springs. Stop in to see other pieces of her work and cruise the artwork of her fella artists. Visit Facebook: Artists Workshop Gallery and her website www.kristiahlquistfineart.com.
Thank you, Richard Stephens, for making a beautiful cover happen one more time! View more of his work at Facebook: Richard Stephens.545, and www.raswatercolors.com.
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