Friday, December 16, 2011

FACE No. 50

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
-Thomas Merton-


Thomas Merton certainly knew what he was talking about, didn't he?  We not only lose ourselves in the valuable time spent at the easel, but being part of a wonderful community of artists, exploring, learning, and digging deep within ourselves.  This ongoing process is not unique to artists, but is certainly a definitive and welcome part of an artist's journey.  I treasure what I have learned about myself in the last few years as I have followed and will continue to follow this path.  I'm sure you have learned a great deal, too.
Here is a virtual toast to following our paths today and always!
Have a great week-end!!

10 comments:

  1. Great expression that you've captured in his eyes, Linda! I like the vivid blue background too!

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  2. I completely agree with you. Painting is a wonderful thing to have and share. This community of artists is like the icing on the cake. Your paintings are very expressive and well done. I like your loose brushstrokes.

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  3. Love the softness of the brushstrokes and blues in the skin tones! Wonderful job!!! As for the toast...back at cha! have a great weekend!

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  4. Wonderful quote and wonderful expression of your own experience Linda. Your words ring so true. I'll toast to that!

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  5. And here's me, toasting you back! I love this post for it's quote and sentiment as well as the painting. Wonderful blues and violets in the skin and shadow areas.

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  6. Really wonderful reflected light back in those gorgeous skin tones. And what a wonderfully written post- favorite part of all this art world for me is getting to meet new favorite funny talented friends like you~! Lucky to be on this path together. Cheers!

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  7. Thomas Merton---a very smart man. I love this new mugshot. I always wonder about their Mothers...and if they are sad that their youngster wound up in jail. Lovely skintones ---beautiful color

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  8. Love the painting..great mug shot..and especially love your text..I feel such a part of the virtual community..means a lot to me and is somehow woven into support in following my path

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  9. Love the Thomas Merton quote. Happy New Year to you Linda!Mah-velous mugshot.

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