Literally these are my Quarantine paintings, 23 paintings created in 40 days. Looking more closely at everything surrounding me brought fresh views of my native city, celebrating the beauty of Los Angeles and spotlighting my favorite places.

Quaranta is from the Latin “quadraginta” and the Italian “quaranta”, both meaning 40. It’s first known use was in the 14th century during the Black Plague of 1347.

— Susan Lizotte