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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Ode to Nature

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:

Honey from the Bee said...

Love the color of her hair! I want mine to be the exact same! ; ) Very pretty.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous and wonderful quotes too :).
Stay inspired!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Totally awesome painting! Love her eyes and quotes ar just perfect. :)

WrightStuff said...

This is just gorgeous. I'm swooning...

PiaRom said...

I am blown away :-) I reeeeaaaallly love this!!! So magical and imaginative... I want more ;-)

Carol said...

So beautiful and all of the quotes are great.

Clare said...

Dear Cameron - she is stunning, I adore the colours - sea blue and hints of green, creating a mystery of calm.

Gina said...

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

Diane said...

She is beautiful!! And the quote is so perfect for her--Love it all!

mermaiden said...

really wonderful. i absolutely adore the blue tresses!

Terrie said...

Stunning! She so lovely and the quote you picked is perfect! Great contribution!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love that beautiful blue and the tiny sailboat in the waves of her hair! The quote is perfect! How lovely! ♥

Victoria said...

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

Virtual Boy said...

Wow, amazing work! Love the shades and colors of her face, and her long flowy hair...
Stunning artwork!

// -T.W-

Jennifer Michelle said...

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 :)

Carrie Martinez said...

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 :)

Sunshineshelle said...

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 :)

Geri said...

She's gorgeous Cam!

Jenny said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Treehugger_31 said...

Beautiful! I love the color!!!

miruspeg said...

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

Dianie said...

Cameron,
This is a most beautiful painting!
I absolutly LOVE the colors you have used.

Hugs,
~Diane

Theresa MacNaughton said...

She is absolutely stunning, Cameron. You did a wonderful job!!!

Dear Fireflies said...

How pretty! I absolutely love those calming hues, not mentioning the serene look in her face. :)

Heather Henry said...

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.

brandi said...

~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~

Kristin said...

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

Cindy Adkins said...

WOW, this is beyond gorgeous, Cameron!!! It is inspired!!!
xo
Cindy

Getrealmommy said...

Really beautiful!!

Raven Moon Magic said...

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

Joyce van der Lely said...

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

Wini said...

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

Shayla said...

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.

Carmen said...

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?

Lisa Graham said...

Who would have thought blue hair and eyebrows could look so pretty. I love the expression in her eyes...she has lived life.

Gerri Herbst said...

Such magical eyes...simply divine!

DolceDreams said...

These are beautiful Cameron! Thanks for stopping by and the wonderful comments always, I love hearing from you :)
nathalie

Teacup Mosaics said...

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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