This week on Butterfly Effect, the theme is A Poem or A Quote.
Here is what I painted in response.
There were so many quotes about Nature that inspired this painting....
"And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair"
-Kahlil Gibran
I fully intended to pick one and write the words onto the painting....
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect."
-Chief Seattle
But I didn't want to cover up anything once she was done.
So I wrote my chosen quote on the back instead.
"Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty
if only we have the eyes to see them."
-John Ruskin
The Beauty of Nature
Mixed Media on Chipboard (from an old scrapbook kit I'd never otherwise use)
7 x 8 3/4 inches
Please visit Butterfly Effect to see what other poems or quotes have made for good art :)
While you're there....go to Amy's site and find out when her next LIVE class is.
I was finally able to attend....woohoo!
I'll have to finish up what we made and show it to you later.
Hope your weekend is abundant with the beauty of Nature!
Biggest Hugs,
Cam
39 comments:
Love the color of her hair! I want mine to be the exact same! ; ) Very pretty.
Absolutely gorgeous and wonderful quotes too :).
Stay inspired!
Totally awesome painting! Love her eyes and quotes ar just perfect. :)
This is just gorgeous. I'm swooning...
I am blown away :-) I reeeeaaaallly love this!!! So magical and imaginative... I want more ;-)
So beautiful and all of the quotes are great.
Dear Cameron - she is stunning, I adore the colours - sea blue and hints of green, creating a mystery of calm.
I'm so glad you put your quote on the back....she is just too divine! (oh, that sounded rather posh didn't it lol) :D XXX
She is beautiful!! And the quote is so perfect for her--Love it all!
really wonderful. i absolutely adore the blue tresses!
Stunning! She so lovely and the quote you picked is perfect! Great contribution!
I love that beautiful blue and the tiny sailboat in the waves of her hair! The quote is perfect! How lovely! ♥
She is magnificent..this is truly soul stirring and magical..the colors are awesome and the meaningful essence of this whole piece is spiritually uplifting!
Gorgeous!
Victoria
Wow, amazing work! Love the shades and colors of her face, and her long flowy hair...
Stunning artwork!
// -T.W-
Oh gosh she is just stunning. Your depictions of women in your art are truly inspirational Cam. They are reminiscent of goddesses, just brimming with dignity and strength. You can just tell by looking at them. Wonderful :). Your incorporation of each of the 4 elements make her really, really special. What a divine piece :)
She is beautiful! Love the quotes, and your handwriting is so perfect!! I wish mine looked like that hehe!
Love what you wrote in my blog about rainy days...it was poetic and inspiring...I love rainy days!
Beautiful painting! Happy PPF and Weekend :)
Totally inspired by the quote, but even more so by your gorgeous artwork, the colours, beauty & serene sweetness of it are really breathtaking, just wonderful :)
She's gorgeous Cam!
wowzer!I want hair like hers..oh and her gorgeousness too while I'm at it :) So pretty! and what a beautiful poem. Definitely celebrates nature and all her bounties x
hell yeah! this is beautiful!
I LOVE this. i love the little ship on her too :)
really though, this is maybe my favorite thing i've seen over here. make prints and sell a million of them and become a rockstar.x
Beautiful! I love the color!!!
What a wonderful response from all your friends Cam.
Your posts are always so beautiful.
The colours of your lady are heavenly and the quotes......you know how much I love quotes.
The quote you put on the back is perfect!
Keep shining my blessed friend
Peggy xxxxx
Cameron,
This is a most beautiful painting!
I absolutly LOVE the colors you have used.
Hugs,
~Diane
She is absolutely stunning, Cameron. You did a wonderful job!!!
How pretty! I absolutely love those calming hues, not mentioning the serene look in her face. :)
She is super gorgeous. I love the trees in her hair and the ship sailing by. I don't blame you for not wanting to cover any of it. Very beautiful.
~cameron...she is possibly my most favorite thus far...bold and beautiful...and the quotes you have chosen could not be anymore perfect...truly an inspiring piece...much love light and blessings be with you and yours~
MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR! This is absolutely my (new ;) favorite of yours yet! The subject matter, details, purposeful strokes and deep, rich eyes . . . and that fabulous hair!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE, xoxo
WOW, this is beyond gorgeous, Cameron!!! It is inspired!!!
xo
Cindy
Really beautiful!!
too true
"if only we have the eyes to see them" there are too many people rushing rushing not seeing anything, and everything they do see is crap.
Your lady looks so calm and slow, it reminds me to just slow down and be.
Another beautiful Goddess from you, I just wish I had your handwriting, its something I was never gifted with.
just means I spend more time appreciating others writing, like yours my sweet.
xxx
sheree
see, how did this happen ? I missed this !!! I thought to stop by your blog just to check if you had posted something lately.....missed this !!!! and I LOOOOOOVe it !!!! I like the colour and your handwriting is magnificent ! sorry for being soooooo late, you must have thought.......something ;( but NO ! I just missed it, unbelievable !xoxoxoxoxoxoxox J
Dear Cameron, Thank you for all your lovely blog messages!! It looks like you are off to a really creative start to the year!! Wow your girl looks soooo beautiful. I love her soulful eyes. And the quotes are so inspiring!! Well done!!! Wini xox
Wow, I've been gone for too long and missed too much. I have to say that this is my new favorite piece of yours. I have a thing for blue hair. I just ADORE the way you create hair...rather envious too.
I think I adore your handwriting almost as much as your art :) She is magnificent!
And in answer to your question. Yes indeedy! Shall we?
Who would have thought blue hair and eyebrows could look so pretty. I love the expression in her eyes...she has lived life.
Such magical eyes...simply divine!
These are beautiful Cameron! Thanks for stopping by and the wonderful comments always, I love hearing from you :)
nathalie
Love this and so many other posts.
I am starting my morning with your blog and coffee. Oh it is going to be a good week:)
Kelley
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