Another photo manipulation, this one was inspired by a situation my friend was in, I decided to cheer him up with a digital present. It’s about not giving up of search for truelove/happiness. The face might be rusting away but it’s still looking, still hoping. / Currently working on an oil painting of this with brown eye colouring rather than blue for a monochromatic look. See this in Oils! This Piece has been nominated to be showcased in Pay It Forward / by Celia Coulter and this is what they had to say about your image: ‘Why do I love it, I guess the textures, the colours and for whatever undefinable reason that the artwork inspires a sense of wonder in me.’
Let me tell you about Samuel. I met Samuel at Mamman Jeanne’s orphanage in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Mamman Jeanne’s orphange is sponsored by CNEC Partners International and supported by Heal Africa. Samuel danced for us on arrival. He was awesome. I then had the privilege of interviewing him. In short, here’s his story: When Samuel was 2 and still being breast fed, his mother was set upon randomly by the militia. They do that, for fun. She was attacked with machetes and kiiled where she stood. Samuel was cut by the blow. You can see the scar on the left hand side of his face. He also has some scars on his scalp. Oh and he lost his left hand. Thinking they were all dead and their days work done, the militia left. Samuel was discovered, barely but still alive. He was taken from his mother’s corpse and somehow delivered to Mamman Jeanne. A remarkable woman who nursed him herself (as she was already breast feeding her own child). Samuel is now 16 and still at Mamman Jeanne’s orphanage. Which resides in a war torn country not ‘important’ enough to save. People like Samuel are everywhere in Congo. Everywhere. People like Mamman Jeanne? Not quite so many. Samuel likes playing soccer and dancing. Prior to us arriving a chid had been stolen from the orphanage by the militia to be a child soldier. How long do you reckon Samuel has? When people ask you to donate to these causes, they’re asking you because it’s the only way they will survive. It’s as simple and as gruesome as that. Not unlike the crime in the first place.
Love him. And available as a Christmas card! It is full size just doesn’t look it here. / HEAL Africa calendar available now!!! CLICK HERE. / And there’s a trucker cap. / Hey, doin’ good needn’t mean you can’t be cool at the same time. CLICK HERE FOR THE HAT!
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We had just been talking with some of the patients at the hospital in Goma, DR Congo. Every now and then my friend Rebecca Zachariah would dissapear. She’s a Doctor so I figured she was off to see a patient. Well she was but not just for medical reasons. Bec had bought a whole lot of stuffed toys from home. Squeezed them into her pack somehow. Then during the trip, she would nick off quietly every now and then and present a little child with a furry friend. No fanfare. She didn’t even tell me until half way through the trip. These kids hardly have any clothes and certainly have little food. In the case of this gorgeous little girl the only thing we were sure she had was polio. Well at the very least after we left she had a furry bear as well. And do you think she was going to let go of it? Not in a hurry :) This photo is the November shot in the HEAL Africa calendar. – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Black & white photography – Dog photography – Africa photography / - Beach photography - Monotone photography
Taken Canon Rebel Xt / Pro9
this is a thshirt i designed for my sister. the original had her name down the bottom. the words are a little hard to read so here they are… hope, dream, love, pray, live, feel, dance, listen, think, question, give create, see.
Just a little something for Valentines Day :-)
Flowers after Rain.
A lovely heart for you
If you don’t get this one, you just don’t get this one. jL
Peace T
~Quote by Archimedes. The two love of my live :) / My lil girl is dancing with daddy…..this one really melts my heart, as im sure all other mummies out there can relate ;-) Looks awesome as framed print or canvas with the texture and added grain :)
*All proceeds of sales are donated to the Hope Animal Shelter You can find more products at my ZAZZLE gallery: How about some matching Bonnie postage!! :D
Hand with “third eye” holding flower. Photo based illustration.
. i’ll give you the most delicious kiss / i need you to be addicted to me / and i will be your eve… . o3.2o.2oo9 / charcoal on pastel paper / digital .
Silhouette art of people forming together to make up a giant peace sign …. all we are saying… is give peace a chance…. inspired by the beatles song… More zomboy shirts here: /
/ / Framed Print Sweet Rosie / made from paper, pencils, charcoal, marker pen and stuff like that :) Here is a new one from my “Connections” series, all done with lots of dry media. This one is about the connection we have with our loved ones, roses always speak volumes about beauty, love, romance…......and wanting to connect…...what happens we we give and receive roses, why do we give and receive them…..it’s really sentimental stuff…..ahh where would we be without all that roses say for us, through us, about us, to others :) I hope you like my “Sweet Rosie”.....these roses are for you :)
Many Native American Medicine Society’s, in almost every tribe consisted of a society of women, or bringers of the rain that nurtures the abundance of their food sources. The Three Sisters ~ corn, beans and squash fed many tribal peoples as a regular staple when game, fish and other crops were not plentiful. The WhirlWind Buffalo Sisterhood began just before Miracle, the white buffalo calf was born in Wisconsin, on August 20, 1994. A rainbow culture promising peace among all nations and all people, stressing equality and opposing any superior race that controls or conquers other peoples. The Unity of all colors, all creeds, all beliefs, working together for the good of the whole and when all pathways to wholeness are respected by all cultures, the prophesy of the Whirling Rainbow will be completed. When the time of the White Buffalo, the third generation of White eyes children will grow their hair and speak of love as the healer of the Children of the Earth. These children will seek new ways of understanding themselves and others. They will wear feathers and beads and paint their faces. They will seek the Elders of the Red Race and drink of their wisdom. These white-eyes will be a sign that the ancestors are returning in white bodies, but they are red on the inside. They will learn to walk the Earth Mother in balance again and reform the ideas of the white chiefs. These children will be tested as they were when they were Red ancestors by unnatural substances, like firewater, to see if they can remain on the Sacred Path. After the time when the buffalo returned, the generation following the Flower Children would see the dawning of the Fifth World of Peace. Appearing to those who see, would be a Sun Dog, or full rainbow circle around the Sun that has bright white lights at the Four Directions, a rare natural phenomena. Enough of the Earth Children will be awakened to carry the responsibility of the teachings and the healing process will begin in full swing. Many will remember their “purpose” for being here on Earth and will develop their gifts to assist humanity. Truth will shatter the bonds of separation and goodness will prevail with tolerance, acceptance and understanding. The WhirlWind Buffalo Sisterhood has consistently sought knowledge that changes lies to truths, that have made us mistrust one another and replace the illusion of separation with the truth of UNITY. In non-violence and peaceful energetic, teach that a worthy opponent will present lessons to make us grow beyond any high drama and into a sense of unity within Self, to then share with others remembering that any challenges to unity are equal to our ability to overcome them. The buffalo symbolized not only the strength of the Whirlwind, but also prosperity and abundance ~ the past 15 years, since Miracles’ birth ~ the Tribe of All Nations has been gathering physically, mentally, emotionally, tribally, socially, morally and spiritually all over the world, even more so with cyber-space communications. Can you deeply, completely and profoundly accept yourself and others with all the faults, problems and limitations, as well as the gifts, strengths and ability to love? / ©tkrosevear~WindOwl Mandala sketch photographed, painted, edited and merged with Buffalo photograph in photoshop7 with final editing in redfield plug-in fractilius. For Spirit of Native American Buffalo Challenge. RAINBOWS
Heaven gives me (self-portrait) ORIGINAL PHOTO Thank you Mrs. Sato and Mr. Kim for your assistance and guidance. / This photo was an advertisement for a Japanese cosmetic company called Shu Uemura. Thank you Sir Uemura for given me this opportunity, and we missed you. Dec. 2007 / . / . / .
Watercolor, ink, paper “Come, my lover, let us go to the countryside, let us spend the night in the villages. Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom – there I will give you my love.” / (Songs 7:11-12) The time has come for the fruit and harvest. Remaining in God, the Soul brings a cornucopia of good fruit. The Beloved wears a dress decorated with precious stones – these are the gifts of the Holy Spirit, reflecting the glory of Christ. The palm branches on her garment are the praise and worship from her heart to the Lord. She hugs a sheaf of ripe wheat – taking care of the harvest of souls. On her banner proclaims the scripture from Hosea: “O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? I will answer him and care for him. I am like a green pine tree; your fruitfulness comes from me.” (Hosea 14:8)
Appearing at Melbourne Fringe Festival / Sep 23 – Oct 4 / Guildford Lane Gallery, 20-24 Guildford Ln Melb CBD / CONTACT: exhibitions@guildfordlanegallery.org “There is a beauty that comes from the spirit of ‘unity’; the idea that although we exist as individuals, / we are inherently bound by uniting qualities such as human emotion, experience, and dreams.” / – Leni Kae (dip Colour Therapy) My collection “In the Spirit of Light” utilises colour, form, and composition to examine the beauty that comes with the spirit of unity – inner light, the inspiring inner light that connects us all. This two-piece painting set in particular highlights the energising spirit of giving, and the sense of unconditional love it bestows. This is the original work of Leni Kae (dip Colour Therapy), Copyright 2009 All rights reserved. Permission is required for use of this image. Original work is oil on canvas, 50.8cm height x 150.5cm width (2 piece set total width) . Artist may be contacted on +61 410 612 692, lenikae@gmail.com. Leni Kae is an artist and Colour Therapist whose work is designed with colours and form that prompt neurological triggers to promote liberation. View Website for more information. Card Sample: / Print Sample: /
Chocó, COLOMBIA Friendship in their eyes… If you watch into children´s eyes, / If you take your time to read their messages, / If you are open enough to understand, / If you are curious enough to learn from them….. ...If you just give yourself a moment…. to be a child again…. / you will find them again, all those treasures and feelings that you might have lost on your journey through life…. / ...all the things that are still in you: TRUST & FAITH…. FRIENDSHIP & LOVE
Give It Up Give it up to give it up / You know what’s on my mind / Give it up to give it up / You’ve been wastin’ too much time / You know you got what I want / You come on, you’re ‘bout to blow my mind / Can you dig it? / Give it up to give it up girl / You’ve been a wastin’ too much time / Give it up to give it up girl / You know what’s on my mind / Ah don’t wait another longer! Patiently I’ve waited baby, waited just for you / and I ain’t gonna move and act / till you do what you’re supposed to do / You got your thing together, and I can dig it too / and that’s the very reason baby / I’m stickin’ here with you / Give it up to give it up girl / You know what I’m talkin’ about / You can dig it, give it up to give it up girl / Yeah, make me shout Give it to me! / Give it to me! Give it to me! Give it up to give it up girl / Oh baby don’t take so long / It’s right around the corner / I’m gonna get it & bring it home / Give it, to give it up child / Oh make me shout / Give it to give it up girl / That’s what I’m talkin’ about Give it to me! / Give it to me! / Give it to me! / Give it to me! / That’s right baby / Now you just give it to me…... Lee Dorsey / From the True Blood Soundtrack
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