Pen and ink drawing of my Mom Betty.
When I first saw this photo of a male Eastern bluebird, I was struck by the fact that he seemed to be listening intently to something, and I was reminded of the Scripture passages that speak of the still small voice, the tiny whisper of the Father who addresses us when we have ears to really hear and listen. I was also reminded of a story about Dr. Carlos Finlay who was deep in prayer, listening for the Lord’s direction, while he was reciting the Rosary. A mosquito kept buzzing in his ear, and a thought occurred to him that this might be the breakthrough clue he was seeking in trying to unlock the mystery of malaria and yellow fever. Could it be that the mosquito was the agent of transmission? After much research, it turned out that Dr. Finlay’s prayer-time revelation was right on target, and in time, the killer diseases of malaria and yellow fever lost their punch and were able to be controlled. The discovery also opened up the way to the completion of the Panama Canal, a feat that would have been impossible had Dr. Finlay not found a way to protect the workers from these pestilences. What began as a tiny whisper, a hint from above during one man’s prayer time, evolved into good news, worldwide, for mankind. Who knows what the tiny whisper might be telling us; mankind needs this wisdom and hearing ears to receive it!
ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. ACEOs are affordable and collectible pieces of art. / This is an original ACEO made by me. Medium: Acid Free Paper, Colored Pencils, Pen / Subject: A faerie of love… The actual card is still in stock and can be purchased here. /
“You can take everything i have… Just don’t leave my side now”. -A quote from a song called ‘Dont Slow Down’ By: Copeland. This 4 panel series explores the struggle of young boys, in the hope that one day, they become great men. view the complete series here
“You can take everything i have… Just don’t leave my side now”. -A quote from a song called ‘Dont Slow Down’ By: Copeland. This 4 panel series explores the struggle of young boys, in the hope that one day, they become great men. Clouded by a rush of fear, confusion, abuse, neglect, violence, anger, loneliness and misguided environments. These can also be overcome by courage, faith, hope, people, trust, respect, life and above all… love. My intention was to make you feel as if you were 5 years old again. But for some reason my perspective of a 5 year old in today’s world seems like it’s leaped a few years. Maybe its because i now know the effect childhood can have on the life we lead. Like the boy by the pond, creating a ripple. One small decision can change the rest of our lives. “What will you leave to the next generation? Are you building your lives on firm foundations, building something that will endure?” – Pope Benedict XVI (WYD 08 – Sydney, Australia) Panel 1 / Panel 2 / Panel 3 / Panel 4 Artwork details: Acrylic paint (with partial aerosol enamel areas) on 30cm x 30cm wood panel (4 Panels).
“You can take everything i have… Just don’t leave my side now”. -A quote from a song called ‘Dont Slow Down’ By: Copeland. This 4 panel series explores the struggle of young boys, in the hope that one day, they become great men. view the complete series here
“You can take everything i have… Just don’t leave my side now”. -A quote from a song called ‘Dont Slow Down’ By: Copeland. This 4 panel series explores the struggle of young boys, in the hope that one day, they become great men. view the complete series here
“You can take everything i have… Just don’t leave my side now”. -A quote from a song called ‘Dont Slow Down’ By: Copeland. This 4 panel series explores the struggle of young boys, in the hope that one day, they become great men. view the complete series here
Hawaiian translation: Intense affection, longing / From my collection: He pua laha ‘ole Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi He pua laha ‘ole translates to ‘rare, prized blossom’ ~ A collection of beautiful flowers, blooms and blossoms with Hawaiian titles and translations. Sunflower “The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas in the family Asteraceae, with a large flowering head (inflorescence). The stem of the flower can grow as high as 3 metres tall, with the flower head reaching up to 30 cm in diameter with the “large” seeds. The term “sunflower” is also used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus, many of which are perennial plants. What is usually called the flower is actually a head (formally composite flower) of numerous flowers (florets) crowded together. The outer flowers are the pubic florets and may be yellow, maroon, orange, or other colors, and are sterile. The florets inside the circular head are called disc florets. The disc florets mature into what are traditionally called “sunflower seeds”, but are actually the fruit (an achene) of the plant. The true seeds are encased in an inedible husk. The florets within this cluster are arranged spirally. Typically each floret is oriented toward the next by approximately the golden angle, producing a pattern of interconnecting spirals where the number of left spirals and the number of right spirals are successive Fibonacci numbers. Typically, there are 34 spirals in 1 direction and 55 in the other; on a very large sunflower you may see 89 in one direction and 144 in the other. Sunflowers in the bud stage exhibit heliotropism. At sunrise, the faces of most sunflowers are turned towards the east. Over the course of the day, they move to track the sun from east to west, while at night they return to an eastward orientation. This motion is performed by motor cells in the pulvinus, a flexible segment of the stem just below the bud. As the bud stage ends, the stem stiffens and the blooming stage is reached. Sunflowers in the blooming stage are not heliotropic anymore. The stem has frozen, typically in an eastward orientation. The stem and leaves lose their green color. The wild sunflower typically does not turn toward the sun; its flowering heads may face many directions when mature. However, the leaves typically exhibit some heliotropism. The sunflower is native to the Americas. Current research shows that it may have been domesticated twice, first in Mexico and later in the middle Mississippi Valley. Alternatively, it may have been introduced northward from Mexico at an early date as corn (maize) had been. The evidence thus far is that the sunflower was first domesticated in Mexico by at least 2600 BC.[1] The earliest known examples of a fully domesticated sunflower north of Mexico have been found in Tennessee and date back to around 2300 B.C. Many indigenous American peoples used the sunflower as the symbol of the sun deity, including the Aztecs and the Otomi of Mexico and the Incas in South America. Gold images of the flower, as well as seeds, were taken back to Spain early in the 16th century. To grow well, sunflowers need full sun. They grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil with a lot of mulch. In commercial planting, seeds are planted 45 cm (1.5’) apart and 2.5 cm (1”) deep.” Information source: Wikipedia
Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus). One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia. / ©2008 Shannon Plummer. All Rights Reserved. / www.shannonplummerphotography.com / www.centralnetteddragon.com
What strange logic must exist in the mind of a grafitti artist – 6ft tall four-legged talking purple ducks… This week’s Sesame Street was brought to you by the letters A, E and LSD…
An autumn picture of Helen Hunt Falls, in Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado Springs, CO.
This is a collection of several photos I took of Pikes Peak Mountain, the mountain that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write “America the Beautiful”, and the surrounding Colorado Springs region. Pikes Peak has always been my favorite mountain, over 14,000 feet above sea level, to hike year round. Most of the images were taken from Garden of the Gods park in the Springs, along with one of Helen Hunt Falls in Cheyenne Canyon added.
”Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.” / Psalm 119:11 God’s Spirit can guide and teach us through his word in such surprising ways. When God sends a message to us through scripture it is never by accident. In Isaiah 55:11 God says that wherever He sends His word it never returns empty, but always achieves the special purpose for which it was sent. Prayerfully consider the verse that inspired this painting and know that the Mighty God of all the heavens has reached out to touch you this moment. VerseVisions is a contemporary art ministry whose purpose is to share the love and message of God to all people through art and scriptural words of encouragement. The Treasures That We Hide, Psalm 119:11, VerseVisions Art. Digital mixed media on canvas, 60×60 inches. Copyright © 2008 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved. Original and inspiring large format fine art prints and canvases by contemporary Christian artist Mark Lawrence. Versevisions.com Is Jesus Christ the answer to your questions? He promises if you diligently Seek Him that He will be found. / .
Horizontal Vector Grunge Music Background with plants and butterfiles
autumn leaf in spring sunlight
This is straight from my canon powershot A710.
Surreal acrylic on canvas painting with musical drum in belly of male figure. This is another musically motivated piece by local Austin artist Nique Bilbo.
Incendia Image created from / Colors enhanced in PaintshopPro and Weave created with Redfield PlugIn Lattice Composer / / / / Images also available in these calendars / / / Featured in color altering / Featured in Affection / Featured in If It Doesn’t Belong 10-28-09 / 169 views 11-9-09 / 190 views 11-20-09
Incendia Image created from / Colors enhanced in PaintshopPro and Weave created with Redfield PlugIn Lattice Composer / Created Tee from art image 11-14-09 / / / / Images also available in these calendars / /
An experiment to convert my Radiant Buddha card into a vibrant tee shirt. The card was featured in four groups, so there seemed to be some resonance with the design.
White/yellow daisy in all her splendor
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