Heliotroped with Tattoo and Guest Poet
pencil embellished limited-edition print of pencil drawing “Heliotroped”
(The original drawing was done on standard white layout paper – in a spiral bound tablet – I had to draw it twice because as I went I smeared it and had to redefine the lines the second time out.)
See if you can find the poem that was tucked into this print and then sent to me anonymously.
Update: Aug. 2, 2009
I finally located the entire poem today. It was on the back of a Klimt postcard given to me at the same time the print was.
Here it is:
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“When I met her
she lived,
isolated,
on a narrow lane.
She had a wrought-iron fence
with a black rose growing through the gate,
locking it.
The rose was groomed beautifully.
The gate it seemed had been locked for years.
She would say little about the gate.
But she seemed very proud of the rose.
Eventually, she accepted a gift from me.
The gift was a white seed.
A white rose now grows, wild and resisting any grooming.
Still, she regards the rose with fear and awe.”
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Plus there are a few T’s in my Clothing section featuring this image (or parts of it…):
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Jo O'Brien
There is a hidden poem in there? What a fantastic idea, and makes this already outstanding work of art so much more engaging. Love your work.
Cynthia Lund T... replied
It was a gift – a very odd road to me. A print was sold to a poet I’m told, who then wrote the lines within and had it sent to me through the gallery. I then embellished the piece entirely by adding the tattoos. I really don’t know if I have the entire poem down. I will dig around to see if I can find it then I’ll post it.
And thanks so much Jo for your kind words.
I love it when the Artists of Color come around and enjoy.
So flattering.
My best to you…
Barbara Glatzeder
Wow, intricate!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
(I was off my medication.) Ha Ha Ha! What can I say, I’m a doodler at heart. Thank you Barbara…my best to you, C.
Shannon Paskaruk
very cool!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Thanks so much Shannon!
doreen01
Excellent! Love the mystery!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Thank you so very much Doreen! I like the mystery too…
Spraven
This is insane Cynthia, you being serious there is a poem in here!!!
This outstanding work even without the poem, I can’t see, yet ; )
Brillant!!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
You know, I can barely find it myself! There are little sentences that pop out and I’m never sure if I have it in the correct order. (it was sent back to me anonymously) THANKS as always Spraven!
AnitaInverarity
AWESOME !!!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
THANK YOU ANITA!!! I really appreciate your comment.
Sarah ORourke
Wow! That is amazing… there is so much in there… & a poem!
I love it, beautiful, beautiful work!
Xxx
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Thank you so much Sarah for your kind words and support! Yes, a poem tucked within the piece – the print was purchased by a poet, the poem added and then sent back to me. I still don’t know if I found it all. xx back, C.
dtomw
Wonderful detail!!!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Thank you for your comment!
Natsky
Well I can’t find the poem either other than the odd swirly letter here and there…but I don’t care because it is an exquisite piece anyway. I love the intricacies and sideway eyes and the shy hands. Beautiful, delicate work!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Sorry for the delay in response…
I am not sure if I have the whole thing figured out myself. With the lines written here and there, I never know if I’m reading them in the correct sequence. I like that about it though.
Thank you for your wonderful comments…
Bestest,
C.
Patrick Hawkins
Really like this one, so organic. Really impressive. How patient are you exactly?? You must be good at fishing…
Cynthia Lund T... replied
You just made me laugh out loud.
I am probably the least patient person I’ve ever known. I have tantrums when I can’t open a cereal box.
(Thank you Patrick!)
woof
awesome work!!!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
THANK YOU so VERY MUCH!
I send my best to you dear woof…
(this reply was written 20 days ago but sent to myself accidentally! sorry! duh!)
Vanessa Anderberg
You are incredibly gifted…wonderful work in this portfolio:)
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Oh Vanessa – you are too kind.
Thank you so very much.
I send my best to you,
C.
sunrender
super cool work! my compliment!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Thank you VERY much! I just got a chance to take a peek into your world – beautiful!
Thierry Vincent
Wow! It is so precise, complex… and expressive! A stunning piece of ART!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Thank you SO very much.
I’m quite moved.
jacqleen
just FANTASTIC…....................and you say there is a poem somewhere in there??? LETTERS?? wow…I must admit…..I couldn’t find a single letter…....but I so much enjoyed seeing all the little details on the arms….and every else in the piece!!! WOW!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Hello Jacqleen,
Yes, it is swirled around within the piece – lines tucked here and there. It’s hard to find even in the large original and I find myself wondering if I’ve found it all myself. I think I jotted it down somewhere and will post it if I can find it here in my studio.
It is a very special piece to me given the work and expense that went into it from the mystery poet.
Thank you for your wonderful enthusiasm and lovely note.
It means a lot to me…
C.
catherine walker
Absolutely amazing ..I can’t beleive the amount of work you’ve put into this..it’s stunningly beautiful!
so well done.
Cynthia Lund T... replied
When all is said and done, I’m just a compulsive doodler!
; )
Thank you my dear.
You are very very kind.
xo,
C.
Leslie Gustafson
Can’t even imagine what it must be like to put this much detail in a work!! Awesome.
Cynthia Lund T... replied
I’m just a big ole doodler at heart!
; )
Many many thanks Leslie!
C.
John Dicandia
A truly magnificent piece of artwork. One of the best pencil drawings I’ve seen.
Tempted to look for the poem now. :))
Cynthia Lund T... replied
Wow John – a giant thank you to you from me.
(And good luck! I need the original in front of me and then, maybe I can catch a line here or there. I should make a print highlighting the lines.)
Thanks again…
C.
juha
bravo pour votre art que je trouve remarquable ,et très envoutant j y suis sensible et ça c est vraiment bien ,a bientôt !!
Cynthia Lund T... replied
I’m going to say Merci because I think you said something beautiful. I will get a translator.
xo,
C.
Beachy
Amazingly beautiful!!!!
Matt Bottos
Wow … very engaing piece! Would love the see this at original size to see all the detail… and perhaps find the poem!