original watercolor 8 x 10 c12/2011
I painted this for a 14 year old Navaho girl. It is for her protection and her power. She sees auras and is very disturbed by this. She is just amazing. Beauty beyond any words. You can see into the soul of the universe when you look at her eyes. She has no idea. I loved her the moment I saw her. My blessings for her well being are woven into the art.
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Gretchen, this is stunning! I just want to keep looking at it and looking at it…Every element is so connected, interwoven. I hope the young girl appreciates the gift!
Yes, she does appreciate it. She is 14 going on 92. She is also an artist. Definitely touched.
Stunning and powerful. You have a beautiful soul, Gretchen. It shines through in this painting.
I have met many beautiful people within this blog. You are one of them.
Gretchen
Evocative synthesis,Gretchen.
Most appealing work of art of very high standards depicting the labyrinthic aspect of human soul …
I think that, perhaps, it is the mind rather than the soul that is the labyrinth. Thank you for your excellent comment.
So beautiful. You’re really touched by this special child, it shows in every brush stroke. Everything in this painting is special.
This was a very consuming piece. I had no idea how it would turn out. I did what I set out to do…happily.
The soul of the subject that inspired you (in this case we are talking about the girl) is the Daedalus labyrinth and becomes one body with the painter’s mind and ability to follow the dark paths of her soul …
Her Soul and Mind,your Mind and Soul become one Body that can see into the Soul of the Universe along with the beholders.
That’s what I caught,Gretchen,from your inspirational work.
Presumably,I am lost in the labyrinth of your exceptional work …
Regards
Doda
Thank you, Doda, for your clarification. Yes, this is true. For me it takes no effort and I see no dark paths. Rather, I ‘feel’ the spirit of my subject. It is a gestalt experience which transfers to the visual. I think that you and I have like minds here……..just different words to express. It was my intention to give ‘Angel’ some solace or, perhaps, a direction in which she could search for her own answers. I do so appreciate your meaty and valuable comments. They always make me ponder.
Gretchen
Thanks kindly Gretchen for your pithy reply …
Very much appreciated.
Doda
Absolutely gorgeous, Gretchen. Perhaps it is that extra gift from the heart that really shines through in this painting.
It definitely was a very intimate painting for me.
Gretchen
This so perfect, Gretchen. A vision.
This one was for ‘Angel’ and that was her real name. She bonded with the trees. Her beautiful mother was very ill and Angel, the eldest….14……of 3 daughters, bore the brunt of the emotional turmoil in her family. Angel just plain loved life.
I hope she is okay now. Thanks for sharing her story. Moving.
Mother has congenital heart failure so Angel lives with her mother’s death always. Both Angel and her mother savor every day.
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Just beautiful. I love your spiritual art:)
Thank you. I’m glad that it speaks to you.
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Thanks for publishing my art and for your beautiful comments.
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Oh…lovely, lovely poem. i am honored that you chose to use ‘Angel’ to accompany.
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Jamie….this post is a beautiful tribute to the feminine spirit. I am honored to have my work included. Thank you for being the ‘wild woman.’