Today’s painting has two sources of inspiration.

First, my nephew, a classical musician who is an undergraduate at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

I loved going to his concerts when we were in Sydney!

And I’m deeply appreciative of his passion for taking us to see the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at Lincoln Center when we were in New York at the beginning of this year.

And second, the Orpheum here in Vancouver.

The Orpheum is a gorgeous old theatre, reminiscent to me of the old Broadway theatres in New York.

In the dark theatre, a small, shadowy, silhouetted element in the ceiling mural caught my eye and captured my imagination; a conductor, arms raised.

The Conductor

Acrylic on canvas 30.5 x 30.5 cms (12×12 inches) by Arwen Munro, September 2025. Painted at our home, Park Royal, West Vancouver, Canada.

Have a wonderful day! ✨