Joyful nature
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100% of proceeds received from Redbubble in respect to sales of this item, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia An outback Christmas / New Year card Other Christmas Cards here
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100% of proceeds received from Redbubble in respect to sales of this item, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia An outback Christmas card Other Christmas Cards here
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Today is my fifty-fourth birthday. I do not mention that to receive well wishes. I mention that to talk about how life happens. My morning at work was extremely stressful. There were issues which needed to be resolved, which I did, hopefully to everyone’s satisfaction. I wondered at life, and how the day can bring surprises, some of them very negative. Whilst walking home, which I do to maintain a healthy body, I noticed a rose in my garden which had just opened up. It is the first rose of the season. Needless to say, my spirits were immediately uplifted, and I was reminded of the beauty the surrounds me always, no matter how others might feel. Knowing this, I can reflect that same timeless beauty to those around me. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Arousal occurs in all living creatures, whether or not emotions are associated with it. This Lily is at a heightened state of arousal, waiting for just the right moment for it’s pollen to be gathered. Life is an awe filled thing, surrounding us with movement and energy in all ways. As witnessed in this Lily. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Whilst dreaming, my pillow warmed with journeys, I gaze into forever. Reality. Which one is it? That which greets me at the end of the day, or the stark nakedness of the rising sun? Dream, one, dream, all. And my pillow, still warm with my dreams, will always greet me. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan. / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Amidst the days mundane occurrences, plodding along in a seemingly maze like fashion, it is with calm joy we notice the quiet splendor in the hidden things. A glancing thought, a warm remembrance, perhaps even a shadowy lingering. Each one of these can connect with memory to bring bright beauty to our souls. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan. / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Brightener of days, keeper of dreams, spin your creative web around and about me as I harken to these moments of life. Enlighten my soul with calm love and light, and help to me better understand the quiet mysteries that gather close by. May this day bring warmth and peace to all who read these words. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan. / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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2008 Copyright. All Rights Reserved to Mariam Muradian. This Outdoor Series was created during the time that my Feral Child and Feral Woman were emerging. I had a claustrophobic time being inside anywhere…even my own house. I could only BREATHE outside. So I spent many days and nights outside. I moved my studio outside. I painted outside only. This series of paintings, I am convinced, cannot live indoors because it will choke the life out of them and they will die; so this series is prepared with heavy heavy sealants to live outdoors forever. I place each one very carefully in their “chosen” place. Each must be a compliment in the truest sense of the word to nature. You can never out-create nature. The series can be vibrant and subdued at the same time, depending on its environment. So once each has found their interconnected, noncompetitive place in the landscape, I watch. I enjoy watching these outdoor paintings live their life! How they communicate and play and change with the light, the blooms, the seasons! It is wondrous to witness! Their subtle variations and transformations are always perfectly, proportionately in sync with nature’s doings. Truly awesome! My ART has reached a Nirvana of sort in this context. It feels so right in my soul. Now you know why I must LIVE outdoors and garden and paint! I have never before felt such passion, such joy, and such inspiration! I continue to paint for this series. I will continue to take photographs of these art pieces as they change, as different colored blooms come to surround them. You must see! Thank you for looking and reading about this ongoing process of healing in my life. Please do comment, as I would love to hear how this effects the Beholder. Thank you. Outdoor Art Series 1L Gate (description for context): to the immediate left of this piece is the trellis gate leading to the backyard gardens. And immediately left of that is the companion gate art piece flanking the other side. Growing and climbing up this art piece is ivy and a wisteria with pale pink flowers. To the left of the piece is a huge true red rhododendron bush/tree. And to the left of that, a twin royal purple rhododendron bush/tree. More toward the ground in this same area is green grass with assorted colorful wildflowers, and running perpendicular to the fence is a bed of large white daisies/yellow centers and yellow tulips. I am just so grateful that I can SEE! That my vision returned from blindness, along with my color vision. That I am alive at all! A miracle and a blessing! See the others in the series /
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From the holy hollows of my heart, I rise up to greet you, Wakening Of Day. With all that I am, forever your child, I wait upon you. May your three promises be a blessing upon me this glad day. Promise of Light, Promise of Love, Promise of Kindness. Three mercies to guide me from daylights beckoning to twilights shadow. Gracious Mother, Merciful Father, may I ever be immersed in the glory of your knowledge. May I be a beacon of light to all who might seek, a chalice of love to those who are empty, and may I always be kind to those whom I meet. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Sun kissed and blessed, may this day be filled with the glory of Deity. The ever-presence of Spirit fills me with love and laughter, as I dance with the Spinner of the Universe. Moving Deosil in my trance, the ritual of forever spilling over and around, my blood quickens with the essence of Divinity. Mother of light and Father of serenity, make sain my soul in this bright day of Summer. May those in and out of the circle be given the knowledge you hold within, and may all that is sacred and true burst forth, just as the green life that surrounds me brings freshness to the Earth. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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2008 Copyright. All Rights Reserved to Mariam Muradian. This Outdoor Series was created during the time that my Feral Child and Feral Woman were emerging. I had a claustrophobic time being inside anywhere…even my own house. I could only BREATHE outside. So I spent many days and nights outside. I moved my studio outside. I painted outside only. This series of paintings, I am convinced, cannot live indoors because it will choke the life out of them and they will die; so this series is prepared with heavy heavy sealants to live outdoors forever. I place each one very carefully in their “chosen” place. Each must be a compliment in the truest sense of the word to nature. You can never out-create nature. The series can be vibrant and subdued at the same time, depending on its environment. So once each has found their interconnected, noncompetitive place in the landscape, I watch. I enjoy watching these outdoor paintings live their life! How they communicate and play and change with the light, the blooms, the seasons! It is wondrous to witness! Their subtle variations and transformations are always perfectly, proportionately in sync with nature’s doings. Truly awesome! My ART has reached a Nirvana of sort in this context. It feels so right in my soul. Now you know why I must LIVE outdoors and garden and paint! I have never before felt such passion, such joy, and such inspiration! I continue to paint for this series. I will continue to take photographs of these art pieces as they change, as different colored blooms come to surround them. You must see! Thank you for looking and reading about this ongoing process of healing in my life. Please do comment, as I would love to hear how this effects the Beholder. Thank you. Outdoor Art Series to Neighbor’s Garden (description for context): this art series has extended to the neighbor’s garden! This art piece is attached to the neighbor’s barn. Raw wooden hand-carved beams hold up this end of the barn; a tin mossy roof; ferns and trees surround it; handmade wooden wheelbarrows strewn about. To the left of the barn are the pastures and large oak trees and bamboo groves, flower gardens in abundance and streams with croaking frogs. The chestnut horse, Romeo, is in his corral. To the right is the old barn red house. Roses and rhododendron all over, ivy, ferns, wisteria covered arbor over the patio dining area, daisies, and berries surround brick enclosed ponds with goldfish. Tables covered with floral tablecloths and old kerosene lanterns and set for tea with everyday silver and blue willow dishes. I am just so grateful that I can SEE! That my vision returned from blindness, along with my color vision. That I am alive at all! A miracle and a blessing! See the others in the series /
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From the shades of dreaming I arise. Calming Spirit, as I move into my day, remind me ever of those who do not have. Instill in me the immediate need to help others, as I, myself, have been helped. Bring blessings to those who are sick, hungry, and cold. May the Keeper of Healing wrap her mantle of protection around and about them, comforting them in their time of urgency. This day beckons me into remembrance. I beseech thee, Kind Mother, to gather unto yourself those who are scattered like so many leaves upon the wind. Bring them once again into the fold of your loving embrace, and fill them with your warmth and nourishment. May today begin a new awakening to the Earth, and may the souls of those who read this be uplifted. Blessings to those within and without the circle. My soul is made sain in the love of the Mother. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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The trees are shimmering with new life, the wind shifting and waving through the leaves, singing out a song of eternal gladness. Our shadows create a moment in time as we embrace this life. All that is holy and pure resounds within this tranquil instance of what we call eternity. Embracing Love, calming Spirit, bring to our hearts laughter and gladness. In this day of brightness and light, may we ever be aware of the sparkling essence which dwells within each one of us. Bring to our hearts the warming tides of forever, and fill us with your kind knowing. May all within and without the circle be blessed. My soul is made sain with the delivering tides of the Mother. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Deep within these moments, may we ever find our own selves. Kind thoughts and Loving shade, bring to us our innermost dreams. The bright day will awaken us and shake from our shallows that which is waiting for movement. Ever present love, we greet your spinning. Blessings on all that are within and without the circle. We ask that the loom of forever include us in the grand tapestry of eternity, and that the shuttle of weaving be made within our souls. May I be created sain within these hallowed shores. Image and text created by Susan Isabella Sheehan / “Art Is The Perception Of An Altered Reality©” / Copyright 2008 Surreal Digital Artist™ I invite you to visit Surreal Digital Artist
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Seems as we get older… / We view running uphill in a different light. / To be young again, when every challenge was met with pleasure and excitement. / There was a care free sense of fulfillment in doing everyday tasks. Here’s to the joy that each day brings…. /
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My work was featured in the group Happy Haven / (Thanks Deb AKA TrEaSuReDiMaGes & ECGardner ;) Thanksgiving Feasting When the Halloween pumpkins are gone, / And the leaves have all fallen to ground, / When the air has turned windy and cold, / Then Thanksgiving will soon be around. Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together, / Pleasant pictures from past times appear / To dwell in each heart and each mind— / Then Thanksgiving is finally here! The kitchen has scrumptious aromas, / The dining room looks oh, so fine, / Decorations with pilgrims and turkeys, / And now we are ready to dine! First the napkins are placed on our laps; / Now the prayer for the meal to be blessed, / Then we stuff the good food in our tummies, / And we hope for it all to digest! Poem By Joanna Fuchs Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!! From My Family To Yours! Courtesy of Poem Source Special Thanks To: / Joanna Fuchs / Public Domain / Squidfingers & / Karen Whimsey
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I can’t think of any good titles right now, haha… but this is a shot from a month ago of a tree in my front yard. The leaves were so intense and gorgeous. Enjoy!
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Early morning as I was walking around Kaban Village in remote Nigeria, I noticed children drawing water from a well. This was a long way off,so I used my Sigma 50-500 HSM lens, with a 2x Converter. I was amazing it came out so good, as I did not have my tripod. Normally any shake would blur the shot. After I took several shots, I stood and listened to them laughing and pretending not to notice me. Then the Holy Spirit brought a verse of Scripture to my thoughts. / “Therefore with Joy shall we draw water from the wells of salvation”. Gods well of salvation is so deep and never runs dry. You will find everything you need or ever shall need in Gods well of salvation. ALL proceeds from sale of my art or donations made via our Charity website goes to the relief of suffering of extreme poor, Sick and often forgotten in Isolated and rural village sin Africa, I invite all to please visit my Mission Africa Charity website: / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Donate your art and save a child’s life! Please Visit my profile page and click on the buttons to see all my work in organised groups. http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1
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Great as an Easter card, available in my clothing and cards portfolio . The framed format would look great in a nursery or a child’s room. Even grown-ups could find it inspiring in the right setting. There are a lot of symbols in here aside from the obvious. Eggs represent the Creation, the four elements and life itself. It is a powerful symbol of birth and rebirth. The butterfly is a symbol of transformation, love and joy. In some cultures, it is also associated with feminineness, beauty and fragility. More often, we see it representing freedom. This is a composite made of 2 of my flower photos, one abstract of christmas lights manipulated to change the hues to more pastel tones and to give it a twirl , plus one of a butterfly, altered to look like an illustration and used twice here in two different hues. So there are 4 photos in all in the composite and the egg has been created digitally. Position cursor over thumbnails for more details on how they were used / Featured in the group of The Love of Eerie and Enchanting Artwork on February 22, 2009 1st place winner in the Spring Fresh! challenge of the Lost in Space [75% Negative Space] group on March 10, 2009 Finished in 8th position of Top Ten in the Pretty Pastels challenge of the Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge group on April 13, 2009 833 views on December 7, 2009 Card format here
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Brown Pelican / / ¬(Todos Santos Island – Baja California) / /
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Finally spring is here and the snow is melting… I took this a few weeks ago when the sun was blinding against the snow in my garden. There are still interesting things to photograph even though everything is dead…. Enjoy!
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The Canberra Railway Society runs a steam train to Bungendore every couple of months … you get to ride in restores carriages and kiddies and grown-ups love it. This is one of the volunteers who help maintain the train. He was a lovely man and had a real twinkle in his eye.
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Lake Huron, Meaford Ontario Canada.
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