I'm looking at this painting that's now sold to a lovely collector, thinking about my why's. Why do I paint what I paint? Why do I do what I do? But I'm also thinking how I can be of your service by providing what I do. I used to paint for myself. Painting was a vehicle for me to find joy and happiness, and it still is, but now my paintings are not just for me but for my people and more around the world who find meaningfulness and joy in them. I'm looking at this painting and I feel tremendous joy if in any way possible my paintings can bring you some value, that's one of my why's. I'll be writing more about this topic in the future. Happy weekend!! #stripedvaseseries #bluestripevasepainting #emikovenlet #nostalgicscene #matisseinspired #comtemporaryart #artthatinspires #stilllifeoilpainting #oilpaintersofinstagram #mywhys #artiststudio #northvancouverhomes #northvancouverartist #vancouverarist #yvrart #pinkandblue #poetandpaitner #poemandpainting #storytelling #bluewallpaper #blueseries #theartsnobcollective #classicbutmodern #flowerpainting #aesthetic #homeandgarden #paintingmemories #paintingforyourwall #saturdayvibes #weddingflowerbouqet (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPd5o9KMQUu/?utm_medium=tumblr