The Poison Stream by Constance Widen
Constance Widen

The Poison Stream by

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“Sweet the sin
Bitter taste in my mouth
I see seven towers
But I only see one way out

You got to cry without weeping
Talk without speaking
Scream without raising your voice

You know I took the poison
From the poison stream
Then I floated out of here."
(U2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kioyUGaABjA

The poison stream continues feeding its floodwaters of cancer and despair, but the bleeding butterfly has escaped.
The toxic place and its people no longer have any place in her life, she is free of them all and has flown far away to where there is only light and love.
One more escape and then she will bleed no more.

I have used A3 Canson pastel paper with Schmincke and Faber Castell pastels.

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About Constance Widen

I paint because I cannot do otherwise. I paint because if I don’t I become unhappy and sad. Most of all, I paint best the things that filled and fill me with joy and excitement, like the ocean and waves which I no longer can see nor hear now. During the long winter months I paint butterflies, they are symbols of what it felt like to fly away to freedom. And all the while, I continue trying to achieve what Matisse wrote, “I continue painting until the hand sings” .

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black landscape, red stream, black tree, silhouette, poison water, despair, horror, abuse, pain

Comments

  • Mary Sedici
    Mary Sedici10 months ago

    I love selective coloring, and you acchieved in this work such a wonderful result.

  • What a wonderful comment Mary, I am doing this deliberately in these paintings to emphasize what is important in each one. Thank you very much :-)

    – Constance Widen

  • Emjaysea
    Emjaysea10 months ago

    An image of immense power and impact! Very William Blake in its message! Love it!….Mike

  • That’s a stunning comment Mike, I could have called it “The Poison Tree” and it would still be appropriate. Thank you very much!

    – Constance Widen

  • Ayan Ghoshal
    Ayan Ghoshal10 months ago

    F A N T A S T I C work this is……………………..God Bless U , friend ! A Fav !!

  • I could not wish for a greater compliment Ayan, thank you!

    – Constance Widen

  • kseniako
    kseniako10 months ago

    Incredible impact!

  • That is a wonderful comment, thank you very much!

    – Constance Widen

  • maria paterson
    maria paterson10 months ago

    very powerfu image constance, such a strong impact

  • That place, stream and people haunted me Maria, I am very glad that I can say goodbye properly to all of them now. Thank you for your perceptive comment.

    – Constance Widen

  • RC deWinter
    RC deWinter10 months ago

    Wonderful, dear friend, full of raw honesty and truth.

  • Dearest Gina, only one more left and then I’m free! It has been a tough ride, but soon I will start painting waves and flowers again :-) oxox

    – Constance Widen

  • Thomas LaBadia
    Thomas LaBadia10 months ago

    Congratulations!
    July 28, 2011
    Back In Black

  • This is a wonderful honour, thank you very much!

    – Constance Widen

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    NatureGreeting...10 months ago

    It touched my heart!!!!!!!!

  • And I hold you in mine dearest Carolyn, that is one of the best things anybody has said about any of my paintings! Thank you very much!!! oxoxox

    – Constance Widen

  • Mary Sedici
    Mary Sedici10 months ago


    JULY, 30th 2011

    SEE YOUR WORK IN THE PERMANENT FEATURED GALLERY
    SEE ONGOING CHALLENGES
    Your participation with works/votes it is greatly appreciated
    Mary

  • Thank you so much for this wonderful feature dear Mary!

    – Constance Widen

  • tori yule
    tori yule10 months ago

    Your work is amazing, your message so important, it packs a powerful punch, Stanza.
    Truly great art you are doing.

  • Thank you very much my dear friend, it has not been easy and I thank you for seeing beyond! oxox

    – Constance Widen