Life...In A Nutshell

Artist: Anji Johnston
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Life...In A Nutshell

Someone asked me to sum up my life in a nutshell the other day ~ I couldn’t really put it into words so I created an image instead.
Since my son went off to college my poor husband now has to be my ‘hand model’! So these are my husband’s hands, the walnut from leftover Christmas hamper (!) and the baby free stock/deviant art
Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by

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NatureGreeting...

WOW! This is incredible!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much!
Karen Tillotson

Anji….you never cease to amaze me with your wonderful creativity! This is stunning..what a lovely piece of artistry. Love it. And your hubby has very nice hands!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Karen you are always so thoughtful with your comments ~ thank you so much!
Jewd

Oh this opens my heart, its is just glorious…thanku for your visions of beauty…x
Anji Johnston replied

That is so sweet of you to say that! Thank you and I’m glad you like it!
Cheryl DeLong

Very cool.
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Cheryl!
Jerri Johnson

Just visited this on Flickr, Anji. As I said there, it is a masterpiece!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank Jerri ~ I follow you around as well! I ALWAYS look forward to your wonderful works of art
karolina

Beautiful work.
Anji Johnston replied

Many, many thanks!
RavenSoul

Oh Anji!! Id Fav this a thousand times if I could!! Fanfuckingtastic Girl!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Ah girl ~ you are something else!!! It took me all day to upload this, RB would not cooperate with me today! I will write to you in a bit ~ must have some dinner first!!!
Karen Scrimes

Wow Anji. Concept and execution absolutely divine :))
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Karen ~ and yes, I’m going to try the metallic trick you mastered soooo well! Thanks for the tip
WayoftheWarrior

Excllent
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks very much!
Tracey Mac

Im with Vonne….........this is superb Anji…..........absolutely incredible…...........SO well done!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks Tracey ~ your a star for always being so nice to me!!!
Susan Kimball

wonderful!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Susan!
MyheART

wow…this is fantastic:)
Anji Johnston replied

Much appreciated Robin!
Ming Myaskovsky

Masterfuly done!!
Anji Johnston

Thank you Ming!
Rosina Lamberti

love this!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Rosina!
Jan Piller

Very beautiful – and a perfect title – very clever!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks for your kind words Jan
triciamary

Beautiful composition – puts a tear in my eye!
Anji Johnston replied

Ah ~ don’t cry! It’s meant to be happy! Thanks
Cheryl Lunde

incredible! a fave!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Cheryl
Appel

Now, that is beautiful art!!! Thanks to Cheryl’s fave, I discovered it and I am so glad I did!
Anji Johnston replied

That’s so kind of you ~ thank you Appel
JennyMac

Anji… this is simply devine… I am so glad I discovered your wonderful art! Thanks to someone on my watchlist… can’t remember who it was… : )
Anji Johnston replied

I glad you found me because that way I found you! Your work is beautiful
Tracey Mac

Hey Anji congrats on the RB Feature page!!!! Woohoo!!! :)
Anji Johnston replied

Woohoo too!!!
Bonnie T. Barry

Absolute brilliance! This is so fresh and original and wonderful! LOVE IT!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much Bonnie!
smallfox

This is great – I just love it – texture and theme, we fashion ourselves from the natural world – a meeting of spirit and earthy matter. Brilliant!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Very wise words ~ thank you so much for your comment!
Lucindawind

absolutely adorable .. excellent work !
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much!
catrinarno

Very beautiful and a lovely idea!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you catrinarno
Judith Hayes

This is stunning! Brought tears to the eyes of this mother of 5.
Anji Johnston replied

Sorry ~ I didn’t mean to make you cry but I’m glad you liked it!
Lorena Maria

absolutely gorgeous!! x
Anji Johnston replied

Much appreciated!
Jen Ryan

AMAZING!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks very much Jen!
Waleska Luker

Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!
Waleska Luker

Love This!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much!
Larry Butterworth

outstanding work
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you!
Lydia Marano

Simply awesome!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Telzey!
CATNIPMEOW

Gorgeous piece of art !!!!!!!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much!
monocotylidono

Stunning concept! Brilliant
Anji Johnston replied

That’s really kind ~ thank you!
coffeetea

brilliant photo art!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks very much!
daffodil

Fabulous work , it’s a delight beholding this beauty !
You are a great artist !
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you for the compliment!
egold

Amazing work.
Anji Johnston replied

As yours always is too! Thank you
RavenSoul

Congrats on the Homepage!!!
RavenSoul

OOPS I ment Featured Page
Anji Johnston replied

Waahooo!!!!!
Donna I

So beautiful….
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Donna!
Jerri Johnson

Front page…WOOO-HOOOOOOOOOO! Congrats!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks ~ I was so chuffed when I found out!
Rachel Davison

What a classic piece you have created here – timeless and beautiful!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much!
Julie Marks

Congratulations on your extraordinary piece of life in a “nutshell.” Your creative
imagination and technical mastery is brilliant. I look forward to viewing more
of your portfolio.
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Julie and thank you for the invite to your group. I am honoured
RosaCobos

Extraordinary…
Now it comes the questions. Wether this petition was to suggest that may be your Life was so short telling that it could be guarded in such a tiny place.. or that you Life was so strong and lively and the seed tha shell was containing. I bet it was the second, and tell you that you have reacted as a true artist could… from the instinctual and the logical…putting all the elements together.. The hands are a top… and the baby is eternal.
Rosa
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Rosa ~ I created this image for everyone who would like to identify with it. It can be viewed any way you choose to view it. Life is such a fragile thing and should be protected by ourselves and the ones who hold us dear. I am very grateful for your lovely words and for taking the time to look at my work. Thank you again!
Robert Armstrong

Wonderful and very creative image! Wow!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Robert!
Roka

Beautiful, sweet, touching. What an imaginative piece!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Roka!
Danilo Lejardi

Just perfect!
Anji Johnston replied

You’re so kind ~ thank you!
funsilver

Congratulations on making it to the featured page, and this is absolutely amazing!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much for the congrats!
Heather Rivet...

perfect
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Heather!
FAIRIEWOMAN1

This image is nurturing, calming and organic. I agree with Heather, its perfect.
Anji Johnston

Thanks so much Helena!
stephen jones

great image.
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much Stephen!
EvaLarsen

Excellent work. Most beautiful
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Eva!
Linda Cutche

Beautiful image Anji you have incredible imagination.
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Linda ~ I hope you’re not to busy with work and have a bit of time for ‘creating’?
Nelson Campbell

Incredible image.
elfie

Awesome…
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Elphie!
Deanna Cicchino

awesome
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks very much Deanna!
Tatiana R

Beautiful image! Great interpretation of “Life in a nutshell”, well done, so creative!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you for your kind words Tatiana!
RavenSoul

Fantasy Fine Art Composites
Colleen Battis...

brilliant work!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Colleen!
kevinmawson

Beautiful work,congrats on your feature!!

km/
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Kevin!
Naomi Mawson

Nicely done Anji
PJ Ryan

in a nutshell .. this is stunning, really beautiful concept and delivery.
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much PJ ~ can I call you PJ?!!
PJ Ryan

you can and you’re welcome :)
anaisnais

My, look at all those comments! But, then I’m not surprised really, for this is an outstanding piece, with great composition. It’s been really well thought through from beginnning to end and leaves the viewer with so much muse to think on… I thank you for the delight of sharing it, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Anji Johnston replied

What lovely words anaisnais ~ I appreciate you stopping by to comment so much!
Tammera

simply stunning ….
and stunningly simple….
a sheer delight….;)
Anji Johnston replied

Stunningly simple ~ I love that, thank you!
Marie Sharp

Such wonderful artwork! An instant favorite!
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Marie!
Sheila Laurens

Incredibly clever and beautiful XX
Anji Johnston replied

Much appreciated ~ thank you Sheila!
jodyangel

As an L&D nurse this just took my heart ♥
Anji Johnston replied

That’s lovely to know, I’m glad it meant something to you. Thank you!
Susan Van Sant

just gorgeous!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you Susan!
macquaid

Bravo Bravo.Regards.
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much!
Hans Kawitzki

Stunning work
Anji Johnston replied

Thanks so much Hans!
ElYPares

I love love love all of your work. This one is just wonderful.
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
季高

nice
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you!
jewelskings

05-01-09
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so, so much for the feature! It just happened to be my birthday on the 1st and a wonderful, unexpected gift!
Martin Muir

many congrats on your feature,well done best wishes…...........................Martin
Anji Johnston replied

Thank so much Martin ~ much appreciated
doreen01

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much doreen!
jewelskings

Well Happy late Birthday to you mine is the 5th!
raae

fantastic image
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much!
Juana

This evokes powerful thiughts of our own creation and who created us. I’m not sure if that is what you wanted to portray but a wonderful image, nonetheless.
Anji Johnston replied

Yes it was! Thank you so much Juana for your comment
NitaJoy

This is such a thought provoking piece. I really love it! :)
Linda Syms

Beautiful artwork.
Firedrake

Gorgeous image!
Terry Hinkle

A classic. Beautiful design and great execution.
Nanagahma

I favorited this awhile ago but never left a comment as to how much I liked it. What a wonderful job you did with this! Love the baby from Deviant Art.
Matt Bottos

Great concept & execution :)
Lea Williams

This is absolutely awesome. The hands are fantastic, perfect for the image. I love the textures and colours you have used here. Beautifully done :-)
RavenSoul

Textures Unlimited
Songmistress

Oh, this is wonderful!!!
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much Songmistress!
ellcot

Fabulous work!!! A definite fav!!
Anji Johnston replied

Much appreciated ellcot – thank you!
Maureen Maliha

Fabulous and touching. Wonderful work, Anji
Anji Johnston replied

Very much appreciated Maureen – thank you!
CarmenHolly

Wonderful creation.
Anji Johnston replied

Thank you so much Carmen!
Danceintherain
Very creative … love it.
- Coy *
LeilaniMelayna

Gorgeous Artwork Design, dear Anji! Beautiful array of bright colors & so much pizazz!

Smiles Leilani :0)