Affirmation

Artist: Karin Taylor

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Affirmation

This entry came a cool 2nd in the Top Ten of the Happy Challenge a collaboration with Red Bubble and Stefan Sagmeister, I would like to thank all those that voted for my entry in the challenge, I am absolutely thrilled and it is the creative highlight of my year!

Original Drawing version here

Click here to vote for my entry in the HAPPY CHALLENGE – OR go to the Happy Challenge gallery and check out all the other wonderful entries and great art…. vote for the entry you love!!!

My spiritual self portrait, entered into the Happy Challenge now I’ve cropped to fit the template

detail

I have been affirmed by my sister Missy today in a lovely phone call…. so…I am today a 10/10 on the Happiness Scale

Here is the design in all it’s fullness, i think there are 164 affirmations there in total.

This is for you…Missy, my affirmation of you… I love you, I love my family, I love my friends here on Red Bubble and elsewhere, I love all the staff…..this is my thank you…. all these wishes I wish for you, all these affirmations are my heart for you… my prayer for you, be bold, be strong…. perservere, be you cos i want you all to know that I see the Light Surrounding You and I thank the ones who’ve been there to Watch Over Me you know well who you are :)

This self portrait is purely spiritual. This bears no resemblance to me on the outside…..but it’s who I am on the inside.

the original drawing prior to digital colouring

Affirmation by Savage Garden

Savage Garden

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people’s hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it’s bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I believe I’m loved when I’m completely by myself alone

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can’t appreciate real love until you’ve been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don’t know what you’ve got until you say goodbye

I believe you can’t control or choose your sexuality
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold

I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

I believe forgiveness is the key to your own happiness
I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed
I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists
I believe in love surviving death into eternity

The Affirmations
peace, joy, prosper, love tranquility, respect, kindness, tolerance, beauty, forebearance, insight, abundance, hope, energy, generosity, success, inspiration, creativity, miracles, perserverance, popularity, flair, fortitude, sensitivity, pizzazz, contentment, freedom, confidence, compassion, dedication, vitality, healing, clarity, harmony, music, cleansing, colour awe, laughter, blue skies, delight determination, forgiveness, excitement, nurture, patience, refreshing, openness, purpose, release, warmth, zest, fullness, new awareness, friends, flexibility, strength, spontaneity, trust, encouragement, magic, practicality, hugs, whimsy, new possibilities, guidance, resilience, community, honour, character, contrast, daydreams, desire, nobility, fullness, simplicity, enrichment, enjoyment, humour, affirmation, rainbows, perserverance, blessings, understanding, acceptance, reassurance, courage, serenity, longevity, wisdom, heart, health happiness, goodness, friends, steadiness, satisfaction, plenty, refreshing, relaxation, passion, possitivity, purity, loyalty, comfort, sunshine, wonder, enjoyment, goodness, knowledge, positivity, mindfulness, voyages, fun, calm, radiance, appreciation, awareness, earnestness, consciousness, help, enthusiasm, equality, fatith, grace, flowers, bounty, humility, light, renewal, sincerity, simplicity, wellness, worth, gentleness, centred, balance, charm, gratefulness, adventure, enlightment, growth, spirit, truth, humility, family, rest, bliss, romance, motivation, positivity, praise, loveliness, poetry, favour, life, intuition, honesty, acknowledgement, recognition, tenderness

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Mel Brackstone

Beautiful!!
Karin Taylor replied

thx Mel! x
tkrosevear

LOVE this Karin ;) xoxox ♥
Karin Taylor replied

thx tk! :) x
Warren Williams

Outstanding . The “Affirmation” writing is just a WOW
Karin Taylor replied

thx mate… glad you like the writing… my scrappy hand writing lol
Scott d'Almeida

excellent
Karin Taylor replied

thanx heaps Scott
naishh

really nice work….....
Karin Taylor replied

thx vry mch naishh :)
Barbara Glatzeder

wonderful Karin :~~))) this be one of my absolute favourites … love the lashes, the lips, the writing, and as always, I am sitting here in awe of your digital colouring :~~))) x
Karin Taylor replied

I be so grateful me piratey friend!! These are the sentiments I wish for you and me and everyone…and it’s nice to get it out of me, and onto the drawing board…real nice! xxx
brettus

Nice! : )
Karin Taylor replied

thx brettus…i changed tack again haha… congrats on getting your Q published and your face up there..brilliant work mate!
Pilgrim

Karin
This is gorgeous. I think it looks a bit like me!
Karin Taylor replied

lol, i must be channelling you Pilgrim, thank you…it means mountains to me :)
Amanda Cass

oh i love savage garden they have some great songs i think they have split now haven’t they? , anyway another beautiful image love the long eyelashes :)
Karin Taylor replied

Hi Amanda, yep…sad they split….but I believe Daniel Johns (the cute blondie) married Kathleen from Hi 5 and… the other fella married another fella…i luv these guys…such energy…positivity.. it’s a shame they couldn’t settle their differences… but everything changes, nothing ever stays the same…we just enjoy it for what it is while we can :) xx thanx so much!!
Patricia Anne ...

very nice work as always my friend :)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Patricia Anne, your support means so much :) x
aglaia b

this is so cute, love the narrative and it’s purple too. great
lovely work karin! ;-) xox
Karin Taylor replied

doesn’t purple do wonders for the soul…such a spiritual colour… i used to have this purple bag..with gold threads through it, from the local hippy shop at Murbah (Murwillumbah).... oh those were the days! ... back to purple i reckon :) x
Karin Taylor replied

thanx so much!! .... xxx
roybarry

Wow-this is a fine, fine piece-I would think perfect for the challenge, also.
Karin Taylor replied

why thanx Roy! :)
hilarydougill

I love it!!! beautifully well done. Gorgeous rtwork and wonderful writing. hugsxxx
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thank you hilary! :) xxx
catherine walker

superb karin..so amazing ..wonderful ART!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Catherine!!! :)) xx
AnitaInverarity

Beautiful !!!! I love the colours on this Karin, definately makes me feel 10 out of 10 xxxx
Karin Taylor replied

thank you Anita, it’s really coool to hear that you know!!! :) xxx
Colleen Milburn

You’re so beautiful, dear Karin :)))
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thx so much Colleen….wish i had that shade of hair colour…. lol xoxo
Linda Callaghan

beautiful Karin…love it!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Linda, so glad you saw and liked ;) x
Vicki Ferrari

Love it Karinsas – you are a wonderful spiritual, and human, being!!! Love the affirmations!! Just perfect!!! :))) Like you! :))) xo stretch :)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Stretch… i must be the furtherest thing from perfect that ever there was, but you are so sweet to think so :) xxx
Trish Woodford

Wow Karin, this is simply beautiful, it oozes peace and serenity – a wonderful concept!!!! Her lips and eyelashes are really lovely :)))
Karin Taylor replied

thanx Trish, i really enjoyed coming up with this and the concept just grew from a tiny seed :) x
valzart

Aww this is another adorable painting sweetheART they are all such a delight ;} happy hippy hugglez
Karin Taylor replied

happy hippy hugglez val.. u r the sweethART! :) X
Earthmonster

I believe you’ve captured it.
Karin Taylor replied

THx heaps Earthmonster! :)
Anni Morris

What a wonderful idea for an artwork…to incorporate these affirmations Karin. I really like the way you have combined the text with the figure and such restful subtle colour which is perfect for it. Congratulations ~ Hugs Anni :) xxx
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Anni, I really like working with purple… n i had no idea….I’ve only used it rarely before in Violet Vision and Cross Your Heart and another one I think.
Ingz

One of the most beautiful pieces i have ever seen my dear friend…..so breathtaking and moving as it is also how I feel on the inside and maybe even on the outside xxxxx
Karin Taylor replied

Ingz, that’s so kind of you, to see something so special in this…i know it’s risky wearing your heart on your sleeve like this…. but I think I am a risk taker when it comes to the heart :) xxx
red addiction

beautiful work and I like your new entry, it’s much better, waaaaaaay better. It’s so sweet! I liked the other one too, but I like this better. Good luck to you in the challenge. Mmmmmmmmwah!
Karin Taylor replied

gee thx so much Marlo, that is a very honest response and I very much appreciate it… I was in two minds the whole time with the other one…I feel a little overexposed here…but i think that it’s okay, cos I wanted to share a heartfelt sentiment that exists in my heart…but it was a very spontaneous decision to make those feelings public :) x
barnsis

Ahhhmmmum – sorry but that just came to mind when I looked at this lovely lady.
Karin Taylor replied

lol… you made me smile byron, thank you! :)
blamo

Fabba licious
Karin Taylor replied

thanx blamo licious! haha!!
kjgordon

so Karin…..so well done…......OOmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Karin Taylor replied

Ummmmmmmmmm…..thank you so much kj…lol :)
Renate Dartois

Gorgeous adorable sweet precious etc…...............
Karin Taylor replied

thanx tons Renate!!! so happy you liked it! :)
Mui-Ling Teh

In a way it is nicer seeing it in this format.
Karin Taylor replied

wow, that’s cool then Mui-Ling…thank you very much for that helpful feedback!! :) x
Bunny Clarke

This is so sweet and beautiful. Glorious expression.
Karin Taylor replied

thank you Bunny, what a lovely name ! ... i envy you!! :)
betha

Beautiful piece!!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much betha, been loving seeing your latest artworks!
lacitrouille

Best of luck Karin for this beauty! :)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Josette!! xx
jacquei

Lots of luck in the Challenge Karin, such beautiful artwork, even more special as it has such meaning…..............”me gusta esta muy tranquila” just a little spanish to say how tranquil it is….......hugs….........jacquei x
Karin Taylor replied

Hi jacquei, thank you for that lovely bit of spanish….. i wonder whether i should rename the image…. “me guta esta muy tranquila” it sounds so much more…. special and intriguing!!!! hugs… xoxo
Antanas

lovely work
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Antanas!! xxx
doreen01

Karin, your works are full of meaning and sweet at the same time!The colors are also so close to my heart! xx
Karin Taylor replied

thanx Doreen, your comments mean so much to me :) xxx
Soxy Fleming

this is really lovely Karin, but I also liked the other one which I must go and find now….
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Soxy, I do believe you have an entry and I’m off to seek yours out now!!
Karin Taylor replied

love your sp!
MoonSpiral

You are beautiful, and so it this lovely work! I really love the purple hair!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, Tammy, what a sweetie … i would so love love that purple hair, plus every other colour!!
Karin Taylor replied

thank you somuch :) xoxo
jacquei

Translated that means ….I like it, it is very tranquil…...well my version…:):) I could have put….........La Senora tranquila !! .......... The tranquil Lady!!....I love playing around like that, mind you I dont always get it right…..........are there any Spanish Bubblers out there?? hope not….:):)
Patriciakb

Love your style Karin…Images that make me smile and give out a happy feeling….This one is fantastic….....
Karin Taylor replied

thank you very much Patricia… what more could i ask … very grateful for your lovely comment :)
sonjas

I so love your work. Every time I look at your work I sigh and melt from joy.
Karin Taylor replied

nothing could make me happier than to hear a comment such as this one…thank you so much sonjas :) x
Penny Lewin

Wow thats so beautiful Karin! Just looking at it is so calming!
Karin Taylor replied

Penny, you are very kind, that felt calming just reading your comment :) x
tkrosevear
Karin Taylor replied

Thanx so much toy you TK and the hosts of Music Inspired for featurin ‘Affirmation’ it’s fantastic, what an honour!!! :)))) xxxx
BOOKMAKER

WUNDERBAR ! ! !
Karin Taylor replied

thx for that great comment full of enthusiasm!!!
Gemma Burleigh

Gorgeous Artwork
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Gemma, great to see ya! :)
Colleen Battis...

this is so sweet, I love the violet hair, and hey we both incorporated birds in ours :-)
the colors and tones are beautiful.
Karin Taylor replied

hey thank you Colleen, i just so love your entry…it’s gorgeous… i love your bird sooooooo sooooo sooooo much!!! Did i say how much i love your bird? lol
GittiArt

AWESOME…..just love it ….bravo Karin!!!:-)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Brigitte, you’re a sweetheart! ;) x
RajeevKashyap

Fabulous Work
Karin Taylor replied

thx heaps Rajeev! :)
Jeff Burns

amazing work
Karin Taylor replied

hey thank you Jeff…long time no see me hearties :)
Jan Landers

wow….wow…WOW….karin, i missed this…...there is so much to feel and see and experience in this…..your heart so full of love and happiness….thank you for sharing…..wow again…..love this!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, i wish you were here, i’d give you a big bear hug!! thanx so much for really ‘seeing me’... love you to pieces Jan :)
collectivebydeb

Ohhhh Karin this is POSITIVELY so precious – so peaceful – beautiful work Karin – all the best for the challenge :)
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thank you so much deb, so happy you liked it and got a peaceful vibe from this…thanx so much for your encouragement :) xxx
funkyfacestudio

Beautiful work Karin, I love your faces they are so angelic !
Karin Taylor replied

Thx so much funky!!!!! xxx
Jeff Burns

just beautiful wow
Karin Taylor replied

Thx again Jeff :)
Lorna Gerard

Gorgeous, just gorgeous, good luck Karin!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thanx Lorna… I’ve just been over there, and voted all my beautiful friends… i couldn’t chose just 1… it was too hard :( xxx
lukasz79

a def vote….the essence of peace n happiness. ‘I know you deserve to win but Beyonce had the best video of all time’ ....sorry my corny phrase for the week (Kanye West inspired)
Karin Taylor replied

lol… thanx lukas wow, i really appreciate it…
ps… lol, love the quote :)
DoreenPhillips

I Believe this will win…..........I Believe because you do….....Much Love Karin….....So Serene with BeautiFULL Colourings….Gorgeous You are Karin…....Good Luck….x
Karin Taylor replied

aw, I believe you are a sweetheart Doreen…thank you from my heart… so many incredible entries, including yours (i voted for you too) and I feel swept away by all the love! xxxx
shanghaiwu

have just voted for you/this is FABULOUS work
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much shang!!! wow…. i feel honoured…i really do…. big hugs for you! xxxxxx
Natsky

You are such a joy and a gem in this world. Love her peaceful pose and those long lashes.
May all you dream and wish for others, come back to you tenfold.
Karin Taylor replied

Natsky, you are so beautiful and I know it cosI’ve metchya and gotten to know you a little bit… You have a wonderful way with those around you.. People are drawn to you… And a beautiful creative gift .. Loads of love and thx for your beaut comment and kind words … Xxxx… Always encouraging :))
Meeli Sonn

Wow, great artwork.
Karin Taylor replied

Thx so much!!
Gudrun Eckleben

When I voted I knew it was an image by you, even without knowing it! You have such a great style – it is so you! :)
Good luck in the challenge! I’ve partaken too – was so much fun!! :)
Karin Taylor replied

Aw thx so much Gudrun!!! I voted for you in the challeng too!! Loved your sp!!
rain-dogs

Big congrats karin on your 2nd place in the challenge…....makes me well happy to see ...........cheers
Karin Taylor replied

thanx so much rain-dogs!! you can’t imagine how happy i am too ! lol
Mui-Ling Teh

Karin! You were so close! Congrats on your 2nd place!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Mui-Ling!!! it’s so great to get 2nd place… i believe Paul truly deserves his first place :) x
Julie Thomas

congrats Karin… such a beautiful portrait!
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thanx so much Julie, that’s really nice of you :) x
sunshinesal

Congratulations, very well deserved!
Karin Taylor replied

hey thank you Nenek Sal!! xxxxx
webbie

Congratulations Karin…WTG :) huggggggggggggz
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so very much webbie…i really appreciate it very much :) x
PPPhotoArt

this is absolutely wonderful work Karin
congrats on homepage, well done
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much PPP, it’s very kind of you :)
Rosalie Scanlon

Whooooo Hoooooo a Home Page Feature, congrats Karin, WTG!!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

thx very much Rosalie, must be coming 2nd place in the Happy Challenge somehow we got on the homepage :)
Karin Taylor

My work “Affirmation” was featured on RB Homepage on Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Thank you ….
Petra Pinn

well deserved, congratulations, i love this painting:-)
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Petra, really appreciate your congrats :)
AnitaInverarity

HOMEPAGE CONGRATS- WOW THIS PAGE LOOKS AWESOME !!!
Karin Taylor replied

thanx so much sweetie, you’re so huggable ! xx
sandra parker

Congratulations on another RB homepage =]
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Sandra, great to see you, this was only featured because got a placing in the Happy Challenge I think :)
midnightdreamer

This is just beautiful, you have an awesome style, and crongratz on the home page feature ;)
Peace,
Leah♥
Karin Taylor replied

thank you so much midnightdreamer, how lovely of you, peace x
CapturedByKylie

Congratulations on having your self portrait featured on the Red Bubble “Happy Challenge” home page.
September 30th 2009.
Karin Taylor replied

aw, thank you heaps Kylie! :) x
taiche

Congratulations on your Home Page feature
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much taiche, great to see you :)
F.A. Moore

Congratulations on your Happiness Challenge top 10 win and also the home page! What a beautiful, serene drawing and painting. Love it!
Karin Taylor replied

greatly appreciated, it was a seriously happy moment…thank you :)
KazM

Fab Face
Delightful Drawing
HomePage Honour
Well Warranted
Klever Karin
Karin Taylor replied

Aw kaz, you’re a doll thx so much. X
Alf Caruana

Karin!!! congrats on the home page
Karin Taylor replied

Alf!!!!! Thx so much mate!! :D
robpixaday

WOWEEE!!! Congrats on the homepage!!!!!!!!
Karin Taylor replied

Aw thx so much robin xxx
oddoutlet

As soon as I saw it I knew it was yours- that’s how unique your work on here is! It reminds me of someone I know…gooo Savage Garden and go you for the homer : )
F.A. Moore

Congratulations on being noted
Inside Solo, vol 12!

^{Inside Solo is the Art News and Resource magazine from Solo Exhibition.}

Click the link, above, to go see your work highlighted in the Art News section for members. The magazine is now a formal publication, in PDF format, too.
Karin Taylor replied

would like to thank you so very much for making mention of my Top Ten win in the Happy Challenge on Inside Solo, vol 12 what an honour!
Maria Murphy

AWESOME
Karin Taylor replied

thx so much Maria!! :)
Jens Helmstedt

Very beautiful! Excellent work Karin!
Karin Taylor replied

thx so very much Jens, i really appreciate!! :)
Linda Sannuti

very wonderful work Karin! can always tell your style! :)
Roslyn Slater

Congratulations on being in the final four. Wonderful news Karin.
BLYTHART

I love the way you’ve drawn the eyes.
Nicole Finlayson

Just gorgeous, I want to touch it :)
F.A. Moore

Congratulations on being noted
Inside Solo, vol 13!

^{Inside Solo is the Art News and Resource magazine from Solo Exhibition.}

Click the link, above, to go see your work highlighted in the Art News section for members. The magazine is now a formal publication, in PDF format, too.
Mimby Jones Ro... 8 days ago

this is beautiful .. those eye lashes are amazing.. you are very talented !