Creative Inspirations - [2pw]
Featured Work
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Following up on my three words yesterday.
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PARADISE ISLE by eon .
PARADISE ISLE paradise / n 1: any place of complete bliss and delight and peace [syn: eden, / nirvana, heaven, promised land, Shangri-la] / 2: a heavenly place (peaceful and beautiful) where those who / are favored by the gods can go when they die [syn: Elysium, / Elysian Fields, Valhalla] Source: Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) Paradise \Par”adise\, n. [OE. & F. paradis, L. paradisus, fr. / Gr. para`deisos park, paradise, fr. Zend pairida[=e]za an / inclosure; pairi around (akin to Gr. ?) + diz to throw up, / pile up; cf. Skr. dih to smear, and E. dough. Cf. Parvis.] / 1. The garden of Eden, in which Adam and Eve were placed / after their creation. 2. The abode of sanctified souls after death. To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise. —Luke / xxiii. 43. It sounds to him like her mother’s voice, Singing in / Paradise. —Longfellow. 3. A place of bliss; a region of supreme felicity or delight; / hence, a state of happiness. The earth Shall be all paradise. —Milton. Wrapt in the very paradise of some creative vision. / —Beaconsfield. 4. (Arch.) An open space within a monastery or adjoining a / church, as the space within a cloister, the open court / before a basilica, etc. 5. A churchyard or cemetery. [Obs.]—Oxf. Gloss. Grains of paradise. (Bot.) See Melequeta pepper, under / Pepper. Paradise bird. (Zo[“o]l.) Same as Bird of paradise. Among / the most beautiful species are the superb (Lophorina / superba); the magnificent (Diphyllodes magnifica); and / the six-shafted paradise bird (Parotia sefilata). The / long-billed paradise birds (Epimachin[ae]) also include / some highly ornamental species, as the twelve-wired / paradise bird (Seleucides alba), which is black, yellow, / and white, with six long breast feathers on each side, / ending in long, slender filaments. See Bird of paradise / in the Vocabulary. / Paradise grackle (Zo[“o]l.), a very beautiful bird of New / Guinea, of the genus Astrapia, having dark velvety / plumage with brilliant metallic tints. Paradise nut (Bot.), the sapucaia nut. See Sapucaia nut. / [Local, U. S.] Paradise whidah bird. (Zo[“o]l.) See Whidah. Paradise \Par”adise\, v. t. / To affect or exalt with visions of felicity; to entrance; to / bewitch. [R.]—Marston. Source: The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (2003-OCT-10) Paradise Paradise is a subsystem (a set of packages) developed to / implement inter-processes, inter-tasks and inter-machine / communication for Ada programs under Unix. This subsystem / gives the user full access to files, pipes, sockets (both / Unix and Internet) and pseudo-devices. Paradise has been ported to Sun, DEC, Sony MIPS, / Verdex compiler, DEC compiler, Alsys/Systeam compiler. Version 2.0 of the library. E-mail: / <paradise-info>. (1992-09-30) Source: U.S. Gazetteer (1990) Paradise, CA (town, FIPS 55520) / Location: 39.75641 N, 121.60433 W / Population (1990): 25408 (11633 housing units) / Area: 48.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) / Zip code(s): 95969 / Paradise, KS (city, FIPS 54325) / Location: 39.11455 N, 98.91756 W / Population (1990): 66 (36 housing units) / Area: 0.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) / Zip code(s): 67658 / Paradise, MI / Zip code(s): 49768 / Paradise, NV (CDP, FIPS 54600) / Location: 36.08082 N, 115.13360 W / Population (1990): 124682 (63924 housing units) / Area: 123.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) / Paradise, PA (CDP, FIPS 57840) / Location: 40.00677 N, 76.12230 W / Population (1990): 1043 (374 housing units) / Area: 2.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) / Zip code(s): 17562 / Paradise, TX / Zip code(s): 76073 / Paradise, UT (town, FIPS 57850) / Location: 41.56761 N, 111.83321 W / Population (1990): 561 (173 housing units) / Area: 2.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Paradise / a Persian word (pardes), properly meaning a “pleasure-ground” or / “park” or “king’s garden.” (See EDEN.) It came in / course of time to be used as a name for the world of happiness / and rest hereafter (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 12:4; Rev. 2:7). For / “garden” in Gen. 2:8 the LXX. has “paradise.”
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Peace, I Give To You by smile4me
Ophelia seeks peace within amidst a brewing storm. You can view and buy my other “Peace I Give To You” creations from my Zazzle Gallery:
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The Gift of Learning by Pip Gerard
I was watching the movie “The Ultimate Gift” listening to the character played by James Garner talking to his grandson when he said… ‘Learning is a gift… even if pain is your teacher”. As soon as the words had finished coming out of his mouth I honestly said out loud – YES!! Immediately I was blown away by the quote and I wrote it down and thought about its meaning for weeks. I’ve never felt so affected by a sentence before. Upon reflecting this quote I found quite confronting to realise that I spent my twenties doing everything to avoid and “run away” from my emotional pain.. Now in my 30s I’ve realised that pain was essential for me to be a more caring, less-judgemental and forgiving person. Pain seems to show us the truth in others… the truth that all people, no matter what’s on the outside… have a heart capable of breaking on the inside. It gives me great comfort that I can now view the grief of my brothers death as somewhat of a gift to me – rather than nothing but a loss FEATURED IN Prize Challenges GROUP / FEATURED IN Creative Inspirations / FEATURED IN YOU’RE ACCEPTED GROUP / FEATURED IN FIRST THINGS GROUP / FEATURED IN TYPOGRAPHY GROUP / FEATURED IN THE ART OF PAIN GROUP t-shirt available .
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sunset profile by Hollie Nass
2 layers blended using photoshop
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Cute Humorous Inspirational Motivational Post For Teachers by Swisstoons
This design is dedicated to problem-solvers…forward thinkers….those who stand apart…who look for new ways to solve old problems…who refuse to be ordinary. You’ll find lots more Swisstoons cartoon products, including magnets, postcards, and shirts at my Zazzle gallery ”:http://www.zazzle.com/onesie_for_a_baby_with_personality_shirt-235232957121280773?gl=Swisstoons&group=baby&lifeStyle=all&rf=238575599056059205
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Good and Evil - Two Sides of the Coin by Andrew Mark
This is an image representing the cover up of emotion. So many people put on the face of beauty and happiness but inside are rotting and hating. They hide this hate and destruction with a painted face of joy. This is not to be seen as ‘demonic’ in any way. The original picture was taken by liquid-venus Comments and critiques are welcome. Layers: 17 / Hours: 7
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Through a Child's Eyes by john graf
This is from a series of stills I did for a short video. A child sees someone who needs her bear more than she does. All the parents can do is say “get away from that lady..shes filthy” You can see the little video here if you want to. Turn up the sound a bit. :o) http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/59/some_peoples_lives_homeless_project.html?cat=47
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There are many stories that we hear. Some we believe others we don’t. However I believe we can learn from everything that comes to our minds. The Bible talks of The Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve. Perhaps this is a true story or perhaps it is a story from someone’s imagination. There is another story that is gaining some interest and it is the story of Lilith. The story claims that Lilith was the first created woman and like Adam she was formed from the soil. That she quiet naturally thought of herself as Adam’s equal and demanded of Adam to treat her as such. However Adam didn’t see Lilith as an equal and in sexual intimacy demanded Lilith to take the lower or subservient position. Lilith was outraged at this and would not allow herself to be controlled by Adam. This then caused Adam to complain to God that Lilith was evil and dangerous. Lilith fled the Garden of Eden and was never to return. The story goes that God then created a subservient woman in Eve and that Lilith coupled with Devils and created evil children. I believe that this story can teach us much about modern day life. That we can further build on this story to create a positive message for mankind. I believe that all people are equal in their hearts and souls..that material life can create rankings and status but that in ultimate reality it is all an illusion. For most of humanity we have judged according to gender, race, material wealth etc. However true peace and joy comes from no judgement and no competition fears. I feel that our lives today are especially tainted with how we view women. I believe that many men fear women and in their fear try to control them. They attempt to act in ways that project superiority over the females in their lives. I believe lust and sexuality are perfect examples of this fear. However I believe whenever any person attempts to control another or put themselves above another they don’t feel full passion for life. I believe that at a deep level the Lilith character knew of this rule of life and energy. That she knew Adam would not feel God fully by dominating another person. A truly peaceful and powerful person is one who surrenders control of life. Who respects all of life from plants to animals to other people. This person receives energy and beauty from all things in his/her life and is in harmony with him/herself and God. Why would any man want to be with a woman who he needs to control or exert superiority over??? Surely the best union of any two people is where they both respect each other fully. Where they can give each other total freedom as they trust each other equally and perfectly. Even in sexual intimacy this rule applies. Once a couple surrender any need to control the encounter or each other true bliss is achieved. In surrendering their mind’s control they allow their heart’s energy to direct the encounter. To give and receive pleasure equally. Could it be that Lilith could see far into the future and that modern society needs to believe in Lilith more than in Eve??? I am hopeful at least in a small way that this website will continue with the message of Lilith. It is my intention that the models depicted in our galleries will project an image of style passion and grace..that their eyes will speak the truth that they are secure and empowered women who value everyone but need no one. taken from the philosophy section of my website www.bodylinecal.com
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Wisdom by Tony Ryan
The model in this pic is very emotionally sensitive. I come across many in my photo shoots who have this sensitivity. However most have been conditioned to rely on their looks as their sole gift. Therefor many do not think of themselves as overly intelligent. I believe that sensitive people have access to incredible wisdom if they open their minds to their hearts. Further I see wisdom as true intelligence as it is intuited rather than learnt. This particular shot to me portrays the depth of feeling and wisom that this women has access to. I am really passionate about running workshops pertaining to images such as these. I have set up a group to promote and feature these workshops. / Empowered Beauty / Also please visit my personal website www.leapoffaith.com.au
Recent Work
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Depression by Reynaldo
2009 Acrylic on 140 lb. Watercolour paper 18×24” This is our 9th painting/drawing/poem in our 2nd collaboration…..of 40 paintings/drawings and poem in this series by Anthea and Reynaldo In A Tribute to Womanhood Series / As we explore the another side of Womanhood Sadness and Depression…....as A Man I believe we all get depressed at one time or another….......but I believe it hits Womanhood / hardest…......I may be wrong….. Here is a Beautiful poem by The Australian Beauty Anthea Slade, my brilliant and talented collabrator, and very dear friend. Sad Sadness is shy. / She bites at our hearts / and tugs at our minds. / Sadness stops us / and makes us feel. Our blood bursts with sadness. / Makes us fall within our essence. / Sadness is the seed / in the fertile soil / that grows the flower happiness. Sadness the mirror. / Sadness the reflection / of our faces in the water. / Sadness makes us dance alone. / She makes us build emotional muscle. Sadness gives us gumption. / Sadness makes us have courage. / She feeds our minds with memories and dreams. / Sadness creates tension for change, / and urges us to look within. Sadness massages our hearts / and makes them grow stronger. / Sadness is our teacher, / the precursor of self-awareness, / the inspiration behind our art. Sadness is the friend of reflection, / Sadness the light in the dark, / The shadow to the sun. / Sadness now is part of our happiness then. / Sadness knows nature loves to hide. The more we love, / The more we miss, / The more we cry when it goes. / Sadness is the mistress of vulnerability, / The guardian of our sensitivity, / A companion to our bliss. Sadness links us to others, / Sadness enables us to feel compassion, / Sadness is an empty space, / Sadness is beautiful, / Sadness makes us human. Poem by Anthea Slade
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"I Give Thanks.." by StarKatz
A beautiful graceful swan, glides effortlessly across the lake towards me, confident and strong, I believe with nature we should take note of how they act as though having already received.. Although his journey could result in wasted time and not receiving a token of bread or any other sustenance he still makes his way across.. Often as humans we let our emotions get in the way of things, after all, how can we truly receive if we aren’t ready to take the plunge? We usually hesitate and give up before we’ve had the chance to see if faith will carry us across the void, having never ventured, we never gain.. Go in faith, take your mental hands off a situation and hand it over to God, your guides, or angels.. let them take care of the ifs’ and buts’.. Did you ever look at life? The two letters in the middle will always be ‘IF’ you can never change this, just learn to accept it for all it has to offer.. Featured: /
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Cris and Jimmy by George Kypreos
Cris is my son . Now he’s nine years old. / Jimmy is an American model, and that picture was made during a shooting for his book. / camera : Zenza Bronica 6*7 / Film : Kodak T Max 100 / Aperture : F8 / Sulter speed : 1/125 / This image featured many times in many groups, and voted as the most popular image in the challenge “Love” of the group “Black and white photography”. /
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LOL by JaNae Boswell
This is a picture of myself and my cousin erin. I love and look up to her. I thought it was a great picture to put up because I was having a really hard time my freshman yr at college. I was feeling a little depressed and lonely; I hadn’t laughed in weeks. She showed up out of no where and turned everything around. We went out and had a great night of laughing, joking and just all kinds of fun. I thought it showed how sometimes no matter how hard or hectic life is laughing and family can make everything better.
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Fall Morning by Mindy McGregor
Shot this morning, about 9am, it was cool out, but has warmed up considerably since then. Shot in Swift Current Saskatchewan, Canada
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Pestilence by Stephen J. Vattimo
Pumpkin carving / Weight:200lb. / Carved: wood carving hand tools. / Event : Chadds Ford Historical Society Great Pumpkin Carve / Carving time : 3 hr. / Where: At the event / When: 10/22/09 / Carver: Stephen J. Vattimo Description: locus eat the kernels off the ear of corn,with battered American flag as background. This year I carved a pumpkin,that communicate the message of Pestilence, a Biblical Biological tool of punishment, that God used in the old testament, to correct nation of people,like Egypt,who did not acknowledge God,but thought themselves to be above God. Well we as a nation are doing the same think, and thats why our prosperous way of life has disappeared. And now many are out of work and can’t find jobs. Because man is hurting man out of his own pursuit of greed. Out of turning from God, Every man stopped living by God’s command, and started do what was right in his own eyes. So with out God’s help, of His blessings,without His healing hand,with out his guidance a nation will crumble to dust, and the winds of time will carry away it’s memory. / Repent! Come back to God, if you want to save your nation, God will forgive,and restore.
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Yellow Sky by terrebo
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Date/heure original 2009-02-12 18:23:14 / Mesure de la vitesse de l’obturateur 1/40 s / Indice d’ouverture f/5.6 / Vitesse estimée ISO ISO 200 / Indice d’exposition biaisée -1.00 eV / Mode compteur Partial / Flash Flash did fire, compulsory flash mode / Longueur focale 175 mm / Balance des blancs Manual white balance
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© AmandaGWright 2009.
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Surrender by Sankofa
... the last breath escapes and immediately breathed a breath of life to another being. the eternal cycle is never interrupted… reincarnation. best viewed LARGE. results with / done with Apophysis Beta208
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On the Beach by William Martin
A digital photo painting of a friend on the beach.
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Waiting For Tomorrow v1 by Darren Vannoy
Waiting For Tomorrow v1 in Black & White This image is ©Greedy Fly Effects 2009 / Credits: / Angel / Main Tree / Foreground 1 / Foreground 2 / Extra elements/backround/wings: Mine
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Crossroads by William Martin
A digital abstract painting for a greeting card design.
About This Group
I believe that the ability to feel is the most amazing gift that anyone could be given. Further I believe creative people are the most deeply feeling people in the community. However many of us find our ability to feel to be as much a burden as it is a gift.
The primary motivation behind this group is to encourage members to help each other to fully embrace their depth of feeling and to spark a creative evolution of sorts. To really go deep within to understand all the wisdom that we contain. To bring this wisdom to each other and the community through deeply inspiring and honest words and visual creations.
Further this is a group for humble people who have a motivation to help and inspire others. For people who truly believe that life has a purpose and wish to help each other to discover this purpose.
Most importantly this is a group about equality and transparent communication. A group where the goal is not in seeking personal validation but about collectively sharing and inspiring. To this end I encourage people to put as much passion into viewing and commenting on the works of others as they do in submitting their own.
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Maximum of 2 creative works to be submitted per week. Submissions will only be accepted on Tuesday of each week. Please keep written submissions to below 500 words.
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