Safe in the Branches

Artist: Deborah Holman
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Safe in the Branches

Thank you to Linmarie
for these very beautiful words which she wrote after seeing Safe in the Branches:-

My skin is auburn
My eyes are autumn
My lips a taught brown frown
My fingers are branches of a tree
against my expression of being let down.

You never saw me when I stood right next to you
I walked on egg shells just to please you
You looked right through my soul, missed all I had to offer
I had no where else to go.

So the forest became my place to reflect, hide and be safe
I became one with nature, because she heard my song
She welcomed me, wrapped me in warmth
And told me ” It has been to long”.

Music fills me with wind and storms
The forest has become my new arms
Because you didn’t, I moved along
You should have listened, I am now strong.

Burnt Ochre, Burnt Umber and Black coloured pencils on Windsor & Newton smooth surface cartridge paper

Safe in the Branches belongs to the following groups:

# 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE , 1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , 1 In The Beginning - Ancient Practices, A Spiritual Walk, Coloured Pencil Art, Core [C.O.R.E], Fine Arts, First Things, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), South East UK, Spiritual Art, Unconventional Artistry - 3 per day, United Kingdom and Works On Paper Available for sale as

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CDrewHughes

Stunning! =)
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you very much
Estelle O'Brien

Marvellous Deb, I love the way you have done her pupils.
Deborah Holman replied

thank you Estelle
Jim Phillips

Very clever where the branches double as arms and hands. Nicely done.
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you very much Jim
BLYTHART

I could never tire of looking at your work Deb.
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you Dave and good luck with the exhibition
Martilena

This is sooooo gorgeous…... My compliments…....:)
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you very much Martilena very kind
GEORGE SANDERSON

Absolutely stunning !!!!
Freda Surgenor

Clever piece of work, fave!
KEITH R. WILL...

amazing
Gary Murison

Very creative work Deborah. Fantastic detail.
viticus08

OMG so god damn ( sorry for for the cursing) inspirational I really like your work so beautiful…. :)
Deborah Holman replied

Oh Wow Thank you John
Hagen

Nice work
MoonSpiral

Amazing composition. So simplistic and complicated at the same time. Beautiful!
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you very much
Marion Chapman

this is such a gorgeous work of art. I am thinking of creating a challenge in Works on Paper about the limited pallette. I would love to feature this work and i was wondering if you could add more details about your paper?
Dave Miller

Hi Deborah just been looking around your site and this one caught my eye, wonderful piece of art, feels like her hands are turning into trees or the other way round which ever way you see it
Her eyes look straight through you – powerful image.
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you Dave for your lovely comment
linskudd

Excellent. Love the colours of this one.
Barbara Glatzeder

wow! your work is amazing :-)))
Deborah Holman

Thank you Barbara
PERUGINA

Deborah, this is a beautiful work. you have some wonderful art pieces in your portfolio. Will enjoy browsing through!! Congratulations
Anthea Slade

Wow this is spectacular…I love your style and how you have the face merging out of the branches…I am in awe of your talent and vision.
Deborah Holman replied

Wow thank you Anthea :o)
Marilyns

wow !! what e eyecatching and “heartcatching” portrait !!
Ming Myaskovsky

Masterfully done, love this surreal piece, must fav.! :)))))))
Deborah Holman replied

Many thanks Ming much appreciated
Katie Grubb

I love your work Deborah, this is beautiful.
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you very much Katie, I have just had a look at your work, also very beautiful, I particularly like your detailed work with trees
Elucidate

Exceptional work.
Ushna Sardar

excellent!
sadeyedartist

That really is an amazing piece.
Deborah Holman replied

Many thanks
erika15

You really are one talented artists….I love your work.
erika15

I meant artist ...not artist s..Sorry :)
linmarie 27 days ago

man oh man,, just an expression, you have me going with this style and series,, these are all fabulous, be still my heart… peace and love linmarie
linmarie 26 days ago

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! WE ARE ONE!!! Thanks for posting my poem with this lovely piece of art,, you were quick and percise,, and I am so honored,, peace and love linmaire
Deborah Holman 26 days ago

I have also made a journal entry and I am very honoured to receive your words so thank you again