Walking on Sunshine — Stephanie Visser Fine Art

Water and Light: Walking on Sunshine

I woke up the other day and just starting singing John Denver’s “ Sunshine on my Shoulder”, in the bathroom of all places. It has become the song of the day lately which is kind of a habit of mine. Starting the day with a play list of music that sets the tone for my day which always begins my day on a positive way. I am a bit sappy, PG 13 or Disney whichever description you like. I may have a nose ring and blue highlights in my hair, but that is about art, not edginess. This song runs through my head on my walks and while I paint, inextricably happy as I go.

Spring has arrived here in Southern California, the flowers are blooming everywhere, we’ve had a few light rains and a hummingbird nest in the courtyard. Those of us who are nature nuts spent quiet careful hours watching, photographing and waiting to see the little ones take flight which took from January 22 until Valentines Day which was perfect timing, love being the tone of the day. Just yesterday, momma bird conducted flight school from a tree branch nearby. It was such a pleasure to see here in the midst of the city. After being raised in small town America, I can’t help but think about that old saying…” you can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl”. Obviously I changed the original to suit me.

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy

Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry

Sunshine on the water looks so lovely

Sunshine almost always makes me high

If I had a day that I could give you

I'd give to you the day just like today

If I had a song that I could sing for you

I'd sing a song to make you feel this way

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy

Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry

Sunshine on the water looks so lovely

Sunshine almost always makes me high