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Cavern is a general response to the many caves I’ve been able to explore. What strikes me most while inside a cave is its silence. My painting represents the sensation of being deep inside a cavern. Sight is limited to only where the light of your torch can reach. The silence can be nearly absolute; your ears hum with the sound of your own blood pumping through your body. It can be both scary and fun at times to turn off your light and listen.

As with my botanical images, cavern has a humanlike quality. My image could be easily mistaken for the inside of a womb or the inside of an ear. Either alternative can be associated with the cavern experience.

I've been creating art since I was a kid. It's something that has always been good medicine for me. My images are often created intuitively from my imagination. Inspired by the natural world, I think about the things I've experienced as I paint or draw. Before I realize it, I've drifted away from this world for a while. When I return, I always feel a little better, more grounded, and connected to spirit. As much as I love to paint, I am also in love with creating children's books. If you would like to have a look at those, please visit my website at BonnieKelso.com or look me up on Amazon. My books encourage people of all ages to explore their creative energies. I believe that creating art can soothe the mind and heal the soul. I also...