against the GRAIN
A life spent avoiding choices – following the grain of default.
With what I have left, even if it’s in the smallest possible way,
I will begin to follow my heart.
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Soxy Fleming
good for you!
Steve Leadbeater replied
Thanks Soxy – it is a scary thing for some of us. Baby steps.
jemimalovesbigted
always a sensible thing to do I say….. this is sensational.
Steve Leadbeater replied
Thanks JLBT. I loved doing the hand type – didn’t want it to end. Was going to add an illustration of a dear head I did to this but thought it might interfere too much. It was to show the stubborness of the decision and represent the creative possiblities (antlers).
Soxy Fleming
well good luck….be prepared to be a bit alienated….but you WILL be being YOU!
Steve Leadbeater replied
Sounds hard. But perhaps rewarding.
Adriana Glackin
...and sometimes that can be full of life’s best adventures. Beautiful textures and colours that really enhance the sentiment. :)
Steve Leadbeater replied
Thanks Adriana.
Miriam Shilling
beautiful
Steve Leadbeater replied
Cheers Miriam.
Natalie Tyler
This is perfection. Your stuff just gets better and better …
Steve Leadbeater replied
Wow – way to make me smile :)
mm1208
great pic,
love the choice of color – or lack :)
great texture and idea;
good luck, i am on the same page.
havent got to choose left either
and it ll be hard to follow my heart and be true to myself.
if i could be using it to make a great pic like u i d be very fortunate!!
Steve Leadbeater replied
I think if you aim right the rest should fall into place. Najeroux’s comment below is incredible.
najeroux
I love this. And as someone who recently made a similar decision, my little nugget of advice is…. your heart may drag you through some absolute shit, but it travels to your desire as the crow flies, which despite the nasty crap that could be on the way, is still the shortest possible route. And you’ll appreciate it a hell of a lot better once you get there.
najeroux
Steve Leadbeater replied
Maybe that’s why it can be a scary prospect. Very well said najeroux.
aglaia b
gorgeous, colours, textures, type, narrative, everything! ;-) xox
Steve Leadbeater replied
Thanks aglaia. I wanted to get some warmth and character from that weathered wood to compliment my idea.
Nicole a Alley
Love this piece and the idea behind it. Anything that reminds us to follow our hearts is a good thing in my books!
Steve Leadbeater replied
I need reminding when I get distracted with all the small stuff.
Tordo
Nice work!
Steve Leadbeater replied
Cheers Tordo :)
Kaiju
beautiful!
Steve Leadbeater replied
Thanks so much Kaiju