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[Ironlady]

It is very calming. Great job!

Thank you!

 

[Changing4Best]

Here is tonight's (this morning's) painting. I love cardinals. This painting is about love. Mine for them and theirs for one another.

This is the whole painting CARDINALS IN THE FOREST.

 

[Changing4Best]

"Surrounded by Enemies" is the title of this one. The 2nd image of it, I call "The Descention."

I like the lighting of the photograph better on the 2nd one above. I forgot to put the light on it to photograph it at first! Sometimes there are happy accidents in the field of art, not to mention a few other fields too, like Medicine. Take Penicillin for instance....

 

[TruthSeeker]

The orange is dynamic.....but the two images on the far right and far left are important. Okay, I'll take a whack at this...gonna ask some questions because it is a neat painting.....Kinda looks like Jesus on the Cross

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"Surrounded by Enemies" is the titl...

I too, like the orange colors better....more dynamic...but I like the original with the demon-like characters included...the ones on the far left and right, too. My comments may be way off but it is art, and we interpret art from our own personal knowledge and experiences...right?...so here goes …….

Those are some serious sinners you painted there....demonic in fact from my limited perspective....but Jesus made it all right....he was tempted but remained pure, was unjustly crucified. I'm sure there is more...I could go on....but my version is simplistic, I know. Very nice! Keep up the painting!

 

[Changing4Best]

(OK, a better image of this painting)
"Jesus, Surrounded by Enemies" inspired by Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" being discussed in the "Christians Unite!" thread. @Bkinder

 

[TruthSeeker]

Okay-I guess I’m really leaning more Unitarian Universalist- more along the lines of everyone respect each other, allow others to choose their path to the God/ spiritual beliefs of their choosing, be accepting of all people no matter their race, color, creed, disability or sexual orientation, and allow me the same- as long as they are not harming others( cult, spiritual manipulation, or using religion to harm others). I enjoy learning about all religions and take lessons from them all. I meet wonderful people and enjoy great convos and learning different views. My beliefs are more ecclectic- I’m more-East meets West in my spiritual orientation- I think through total acceptance of others and a respect of their beliefs and their total person- this is the only way to have world peace- I know that’s off topic. I always enjoy your paintings-
Gave me something to think about. Thank You

 

[Mach123]

I was in an outpatient day program about 6 years ago. This was "art therapy". They said "draw yourself". I was inspired. My best friend builds pools. He sends me his work. I told hem yesterday he's an artist. He was so appreciative. No formal training or education at all. I realized all my friends, as few as they are, are artists. I guess I probably am as well my dad was and a couple of my kids had big talent? You need a vehicle for it. I've not found mine.

 

[Changing4Best]

Okay-I guess I’m really leaning more Unitarian Universalist- more along the lines of everyone respect...

I was raised UU, so can totally relate, even down to the East Meets West viewpoint. My dad was an atheist and my mom was agnostic. Anyway, thanks for appreciating my art.

In studying Art History, so much of it is religious. It is funny, but ANY painting or piece of art that depicts a religious figure of some kind seems to be recognized easily by those who adhere to that faith. Jesus is especially recognizable the world over, I think. @Bkinder

 

[TruthSeeker]

I was raised UU, so can totally relate, even down to the East Meets West viewpoint. My dad was an at...

I took 40 middle school kiddos a number of years back, to Italy for 4 weeks..and we were sightseeing all the time....The churches were gorgeous....Notre Dame Cathedral....was exceptionally holy, and the many, many Catholic churches we visited (at least 20....at least 1 per day!) because of the art, such a positive feeling. Oh my, I love Italy...and all the art, and if we weren't visiting churches...we were visiting art museums! I know what you mean...and I enjoy art from a variety of cultures worldwide.....but you are correct....I was raised Catholic...I drew many picture of him on a cross.....:tup:

 

[Changing4Best]

I have something else that I want to bring up. I tend to lean toward doing my paintings, or I get into writing feverishly, but it is not really "me" to be working on the both of them at the same time. In other words, it might be pretty rare to see me writing a poem while I am knee deep in brushes, paints and such! It has been this way all my life. I tried writing a book one time. When my VISUAL ARTS inspiration arrived and kicked in, writing went out the window. I never did finish the book. It was to be a novel.

Do any of the rest of you have this peculiarity? Or can you easily both "walk and chew gum at the same time?" (Switch from one artform to another)?

 

[TruthSeeker]

I have something else that I want to bring up. I tend to lean toward doing my paintings, or I get in...

OMG-yes, it is like writing or drawing call to me! At least right now..... If I don't answer pretty quick......it gets louder.....like it's having a tantrum. It's my inner child wanting to be creative I think and patience is in short order...its an "I want to do it now.....feeling" ....and that piece of me isn't patient when it gets the creative urge. It is the same with anything creative I do...photography, crocheting, you name it.......it is "make time for poetry" and I'm speaking hours, for reading a novel...make a lot of time a few days in a row because I can read all day and putting the book down at the end of chapter 1...not an option......and don't want to disengage....I love wildlife photography requiring...at least half a day minimum and often times a weekend due to travel.....and any other creative project is the same...I don't do these things in short spurts....it is very time consuming. I have come to the conclusion that I can involve myself in creative activities until I'm exhausted....and satisfied is always the outcome....so this is a strength, something I like to do, something I'm good at, and makes me feel good...it's not "just for therapy" but more than that, it's a drive within me...for me. I think it is a healthier and more productive way to dissociate because I'm in the moment, my own moment, total focus and have nothing else on my mind and I figure things out there....dissociating creatively is more positive ...creating for me is another realm....almost like another dimension....one that makes total sense to me and is usually highly satisfying and calm, peaceful and predictable.

 

[Changing4Best]

Yup, it is another world entirely, agreed. I play relaxing music while I live at home. I have it on when I sleep, when I am painting or writing. If it distracts me a bit, I turn it down a little. Turning it off is not an option. My T was the one that came up with that option. It helps me stay in the here and now to some degree when I go off into my creative worlds.

Right now I cannot sleep. It is 1:02 AM. A lot on my mind. Memories, memories, memories.... but I am blocked! I tried to paint a painting last night and it said NOTHING to me. It sits there and I cannot really find a meaning for it. Usually I have no problem with that, but not this one! It has me stumped. It is not FINISHED yet, that is why! I am going to go try to do something with it now....