Friday, August 28, 2015

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I've been an unwilling witness to a life falling apart on social media.
A beautiful artist that I know.
Watching her personal chaos has affected me quite a bit,
even though I don't know her very well.
I was thinking of her today and this is what I saw in my mind.  
I've never really painted anything like this before.
I wish I could tell her she inspired me, but I don't think she'd hear me.


Let me know what you think.
Be honest.
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19 comments:

  1. peggy gattoAugust 28, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    I see great feeling in this pice, quite moving!

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  2. Valerie-JaelAugust 28, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Wonderful colours and depth, like it very much! There seem to be a lot of emotions in it. Happy PPF, Valerie

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  3. UnknownAugust 29, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    I think when someone uses black in their work, it speaks volumes. Even if I didn't read your words describing your work, I can see so much angst and the way the paint is streaked suggests pain or anger. But I really love the yellow coming through. Great piece.

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  4. WandaAugust 29, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    This is more than a painting. This is putting your heart and soul on a piece of canvas. You feel your artist friends pain, and your brush captures it. It reminds me of the paintings of Van Gogh on the You Tube of Starry, Starry Night. Deep, dark, and full of meaning. That's my honest opinion. Great work from a great heart.

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    1. RitaAugust 29, 2015 at 3:36 PM

      Thanks Wanda! That is one of the nicest things anyone has said to me about my art. :)

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  5. Karla B August 29, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I like it. Black is a strong color and I love it.Beautiful piece!

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  6. mandyseaAugust 29, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    This has a such a wonderful 'Van Goghy' feel. You show fragile impressionism with emotion - this is just beautiful.

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  7. Gillena CoxAugust 30, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    luv the pink brush stroke, its says to me joy at looking at the night time sea

    have a great weekend

    much love...

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  8. sheila 77August 30, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    I could look at this for ages, it would be a great painting to have on a wall as it would look different at different times. It doesn't seem traumatic to me, it looks peaceful. I think it is wonderful.

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  9. LaneyAugust 30, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    I love this. I agree there is lots of emotion here. Nice work!

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  10. FayeAugust 30, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    This is powerful and beautiful. I am happy to see the signs of hope in the yellow spots.

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  11. IndiraAugust 30, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    The painting and your note wrenched my heart. I could feel your pain at your friend's disintegration and her pain too. Perhaps one day you can show it to her and she will know that her life mattered to many people than she knew. Perhaps, that will comfort her.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  12. Beverley BairdAugust 30, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Inspiration can come out of darkness - and this piece is gripping. So hope your friend achieves peace.

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  13. Jill HolmesAugust 30, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Sometimes this is just how it goes. Good job listening to what your insides had to tell you. I personally like it and, with the background information you provided, appreciate the message that it conveys of very deep emotions.

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  14. Confuzzled ShannonAugust 30, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    As I look at it I keep wondering what is under that darkness where the light or yellow is. Well done!

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  15. Marianne August 31, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful piece of art :)

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  16. Lisabella RussoSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    I like it a lot. The emotion running through it is like a current... I'm sorry about your friend, I hope she's doing better soon.

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  17. Abigail DavidsonSeptember 3, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    The texture and color combo is filled with emotion -- beautiful piece!

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  18. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love the mood and energy in this piece. The darkness seems to pull me in... and the splashes of light offer hope. Lovely!

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