I feel the need to share some love today. I think if two colors as different as red and blue can come together effortlessly and make purple, then the world can come together in love and unity, and drive out hate and division.
As an artist, I see my role as a recycler: taking negative events, emotions, etc. and using them as fuel to create a fire inside of myself which allows me to transform it all into a painting or a sketch that can touch someone’s heart, bring them a smile, or a peaceful moment.
We are all creators. We all have this ability. Some turn out a beautiful story or verse; some produce a lovely photograph; some grow flowers; some, a meal; some make music; and still others make a child feel comforted and loved. We are all recyclers. We have work to do, but we are up to the challenge. Peace.
LOVE this sharing, Laura! β€ I think these are every artist's sentiments…we just have to face the challenge and make that commitment. β€
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I’m so glad you like it, Carrie. My paintings all went south yesterday, had v little time and so decided to paint hearts. Love is always worth sharing. π
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Ah yes…love is always ALWAYS worth it! β€
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That’s such a beautiful way to say it. That’s what every artist strives to accomplish. I hope you have a wonderful day, Laura. π
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And you as well, Steven! Thank you, friend.
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Very welcome. π
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Yes you and Jodi are channeling good vibes today. If only our leaders are listening! (K)
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Kerfe, I didn’t know what else to paint. Trying to fling good vibes out there, very concerned with the state of things. I’m sure I’m not alone in this.
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Oh yeah. I was just re-reading some of Trump’s acceptance speech. I can’t believe we’ve been reduced to this level of discourse. Very depressing.
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I have no words to describe him or my feelings about him. And the polls. I’m sick at my own country right now, honestly. Just mad at how stupid we have become. Honestly, I’m no fan of hers either, but at least she is intelligent and has many years of relevant experience. I’m really just beyond myself right now.
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Seems unreal…like entertainment tv.
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Thank you, Dawn. Yes. It is sad, what we have become. I have to feel like there are brighter days ahead though.
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There are…
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(sigh of agreement…)
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Wonderful, Laura. What the world needs now, etc.
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American politics are always rather insane but this year…I lack the words. Just trying to fling something positive out into space. Anything at all. Thanks, Michael.
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Such great artist wisdom. Indeed we are on the same wavelength today π. Beautiful hearts Your real one and these paintings. Do I detect a drop or two of our fave quin gold that makes everything magic?! π
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Jodi, I just painted this last night and even still I can’t say I remember for sure. I don’t think so, I think I put some Winsor orange in to the top one and that’s it. With the red and blue, I was trying to stay away from yellow because mud comes all too easily in WC! Glad you enjoyed it. π
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Beautifully expressed.
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Thank you, Kathy. Art is, once again, therapy. Glad you liked it.
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Thank you Laura for spreading the love, what better way than through sharing your beautiful art and color. I woke up this morning feeling a little lost. Your post today and Jodi’s has set me back on track. I’m going to splash some paint. Thank you my dear friend.
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Thank you, Sharon. Puddles of paint will lead you through. I can also recommend great audiobooks to listen to while you splash, if you’re so inclined. Sending love and hugs to you, kind friend. π
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I’m listening to music right now, and getting ready to splash and splash. Live to you.
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Beautifully said Laura, hopefully that alone should expell the hate in the worldβ€οΈ
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Thank you Rebecca. Doing my best. You are a recycler too. I drew a rabbit yesterday and thought of you! One day…. Hehe. I aspire to turn them out as beautifully. Would be amazing !! You rock!
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Yay a bunny rabbit, you will get there, it’s all about repetition, I look back at some of my old stuff, which at the time I liked, and think looks very still and block coloured …still lots to improve on, but even this month I have seen things I have bettered on….mainly speed π
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Yours are extremely lifelike. I don’t see how you could improve them. I do see improvements over what you posted last summer, but if your animals now were any more real, they’d be moving! They’re way better than photos.
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Thank you Laura, it is so interesting looking back at previous works, and reassuring that improvements have been made, all the practice pays off π
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My husband and I have turned off our tv…we might watch the weather once a week or so but other than that, I can not tell what is truth, what is lie and I prefer to visit your site and look at pretty hearts. Thank you for posting them.
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Thank you Dawn. We pretty much only watch baseball and football so I hear ya!! Glad you enjoyed the hearts. π
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Thank you, Carol. π
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I was just thinking about this as I went to bed last night, that I want to show peace and whatever else I am suppose to show in my art because lately I am striving to hard to show just me (and failing!)…..not peace and spirituality, etc. Your hearts are wonderful and your words convey exactly what I have been thinking about. β€
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I’m glad, thank you, Margaret. I’m determined to manufacture peace, somehow, someway, because I’ve been way too angsty lately, between the news & political headlines. I think we all have to start with love in everything so that is where I went with my art last night. I’m really glad this one spoke to you too.
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yes! exactly and people need that right now and as creators, we can be a light in a very dark world! β€
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That’s right. We’ll do our best to shine more light and be a brilliant contrast against orange men and other tools of the dark. Boy I need to get focusing on what is above, Margaret. Definitely looking forward to my beautiful fall colors and cool cool breezes.
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This is beautiful. Your mind is a beatiful place. And the hearts are lovely!
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Thank you Sissh. Trying to make it so, anyhow. π
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Powerful words and advice Laura. Love it.
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Thank you Teri. π
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There seems to be a theme happening to day! Love and joy. Hope and unity. I feel it and will hold on to it. PEACE!
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Thank you, Susan. What else can we do? And make art! ππ
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Lovely hearts, Laura! β€οΈ It is in the doing that brings me the most joy! Wasn’t Debi Riley saying that we don’t have to produce a masterpiece for it to be considered art? (I know she said it better than I did, lol!). Keep spreading the peace! πππ
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Thanks, Jill. I need to get around to doing some more. Hehe. π
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I think it would make a beautiful card! π
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Honestly, Jill, I was just trying to create something peaceful. To bring me peacea, and then spread it around. Just too much unrest, violence, discord in the world today. I’m getting fed up. And looking forward to cool breezes. July isn’t really my friend, lol.
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Love in the air! πYou and Jodi, you guys ROCK! π
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Another beautiful post Laura!
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Beautiful and brilliantly expressed. Thank you for your inspiration and positive light.
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I second your post Laura!
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Thank you so much, dear friend! β€
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I so agree with this post! Beautiful, Laura! π
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Thanks you Charlie, I had a feeling you would πππππ
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I love it!!!
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Yay, thank you! πππ
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Wow! This is some splendid wisdom :)) More love and power to you!
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Thanks Anuj!
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This post is so nourishing! Thank you for sharing it.
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Thanks, Melissa π
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