"We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were born to be.”
~ Anne Lamott~

Friday, November 26, 2010

Illustration Friday: Savour


Good thoughts in,
Bad thoughts out.
Deep breath in,
exhale slowly.

Savour the peace within.


patterned paper, acrylic paint, colored pencil

34 comments:

PAK ART said...

This is just beautiful. You do some wonderful things with patterned paper! It makes me want to try. Is the paper thick enough to allow paint? Must be or you wouldn't be doing it. I love the words of wisdom.

Teri C said...

Beautiful painting and beautiful words.

Annie said...

Wonderful painting and the words are pretty cool too. XOXO

Lori ann said...

Ooooh, i like this very much. Beautiful Lo! Since getting owen i have sort of lost my morning meditation...

Caroline said...

Ooh I know this little beauty- I have it on my pinboard!! Lovely words too.x

Julie said...

Lovely, Lolo!!! Especially this time of year, eh???

Lisa at Greenbow said...

I must say this is a very peaceful sketch. I could just look at it and relax.

sukipoet said...

love the words and the image. i just went on an open studio tour and saw some lovely wooden carved buddha's as this lovely lady's studio. I like the way they remind me of peace and that peace is a choice.

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

This is sooooo perfect for this time of year....soothing and relaxing and a reminder not to get caught up in all the bedlam and madness of unnecessary things.
Lovely!!!

XXOO~~♥
Anne

Marion said...

I love your work, Lolo!! This one is perfect for me right now...there are so many functions to attend between now and Christmas! Your words and painting remind me to find the quiet spot within.

Robin said...

I love the tranquility of this piece.... it is something I constantly need to work at....and as Suki wisely says, "Peace is a choice"... but sometimes, one forgets that!

Sorry I missed you last night, "BS"....

Love to you, "SH", "Princess" and "Fear the Ear" - ha-ha!!!!

♥ Robin ♥

Beaudor said...

Sooooooooooooooo beautiful,the color,the "Magic"words well its You....

xxxMar

marianne said...

Just beautiful in every way!!!!
I love your paintings on these papers!
Hope you are OK and are having a creative weekend!

♥♥♥
>M<

Vilt og vakkert said...

Heisann!

You have caught a quiet and peaceful moment that I appreciate and love.
❖greetings from the wild and wonderful dragonfly

Linda Hensley said...

Wonderful!

Juan said...

Very nice work!

Nancy Bea Miller said...

At peace, no difference
can be discovered between
the good and bad thoughts

Lynn said...

Oh How I needed/need those words this weekend. Thank you thank you thank you. You will never know.

yoborobo said...

So beautiful, Lolo! I love your new banner, too. This is a very good reminder to just relax and enjoy. :) xox!

Margaret Ann said...

Mmmmm mmmmm! Chill bumps here...the good inner joy kind that you and your art always bring me...:)

secret agent woman said...

LOVE that.

kj said...

It seems my Internet is down but I had to find my way here to thank you for the peace and pieces you bring to my life and to say OMMMMM pumpkin

:)

ArtistUnplugged said...

Impressive work, thoughtful words. Loved the lady drawing on brown paper and those cloud shots from Saturday are scrumptious. Hope you are well.

Katiejane said...

Great advice and a lovely painting.

Mim said...

A wonderful perfect-lo take on the word. it's beautiful

theartofpuro said...

Beautiful!Love the your interpretation and colours!

Jack Foster said...

Great post Lolo! Love the way you incoporate the pattern paper together with your wonderful illustration!

Jack Foster said...

Oh.... and I love the new header!!

erin said...

I've been doing this a lot lately, it really works. So does chocolate.

Jeannine said...

Oh, this is so so beautiful! I love the pattern and the expression on his face exudes peace.

DeLi said...

and peace be with you too!

beautiful words

Mick said...

A perfect moment. :)

erin said...

Hey, I'm doing "Raining Cats and Dogs" too, but I think I'm changing it to "Reigning Cat and Dogs".

Ugh, we thought we had cured Kato of stealing food but I guess not. This wasn't his first pie, but it will be his last, hope he enjoyed it!

Anonymous said...

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