This is for the Hopeful Change challenge by dawnmercedes. I sketched and painted this using acrylics on SU card stock & mixed media paper.
When I read the inspiration for this challenge I was immediately reminded of that day, I had gotten up to get ready for work and turned on the t.v for some background noise, I wasn't in the mood for an 'action movie' that early so I changed the channel twice before realizing it was real. That day I felt nothing but horror and heartache as we watched what was happening to our neighbors across the border. But the next couple of days I noticed something else going on - a whole lotta love, compassion, courage and kindness was showing up everywhere. So many stories illustrating those human strengths we have and that's what inspired this card. I wish for everyone, no matter what we are facing, to always remember our true nature, our kindness, courage, strength, compassion and the true source of all of those - Love! To chose to focus on the two little trees reaching for each other for support despite the destruction surrounding them, and the knowing they have that they are strong enough together to face it all.
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2015 GMT Views: 1091
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Mon, Sep 14, 2015 @ 1:22 PM
Wow!!! What a graphic and beautiful depiction of the theme. The light coming through the dead trees and the young fresh growth certainly do speak of hope. Your drawing skills are great!!
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Mon, Sep 21, 2015 @ 7:40 AM
Your sketching and painting are awesome. What a wonderful creation for that terrible day....the fallen tree but light showing through and the wonderful love, compassion, and healing afterward with each other's help (the small trees reaching out to each other).
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Tue, Sep 22, 2015 @ 10:36 AM
Patricia, this is absolutely gorgeous, and your drawing and painting are fabulous! I love the shading and depth and especially love the words you've shared! So precious! I can see why this was in the Favorites thread this week! Hugs!
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Congratulations! In the General Stamping forum, you're in the FAVORITES BEST OF 2015. See post #22.
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