"Life is a Celebration" by Caryl McHarney, Balloon in Garden Landscape, Original Mixed Media 

Artist: Caryl McHarney

Title/Subject: "Life is a Celebration" - depicts a balloon floating over a lush garden landscape under deep blue skies  and with mountains in the distance. Yellow balloon (which is accented in gold ink) is tied to the letter 'a' and has lifted it out of the word 'Celebration'. The letters are written in gold ink. The garden features flowers of various types and colors. Signed by artist in lower left corner: "Caryl McHarney" (with '©' mark). Undated, probably painted circa 1990s.

Size: 9.75" x 8"; matted 14" x 11"

Medium: Mixed media - watercolor, gouache & gold ink.