22 Replies to “Sustenance”

  1. Teresa – The West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Canada – Struggling with what life is throwing me, but standing up and fighting like a warrior.
    Teresa says:

    Your Love-in-the-mist opened! they are pretty, I have some also and they are blue, I didn’t know they came in pink! You must get up pretty early, it’s 2:17am here and I’m just going to bed! Have a great day!

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  4. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    Yes, they do. They are so very ethereal.

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  9. thedogwalkinggardener – I love dogs and currently do not have any, so I am a dog-mommy when I can be. Gardening is my passion. I've always loved birds and I'm learning a bit at a time from all the Birders that I meet. Swan Lake is my second home! .
    Anne-Marie says:

    how very true .. flowers do feed our soul!

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  10. beebeesworld – I have a degree in public history research. I love writing, photography, cooking, teaching, nature studies. I'm a mom and grandmom, an "old hippie".
    beebeesworld says:

    It isn’t easy to catch moving creatures in just the right place on flowers, etc, great shot!

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  11. Indeed they do…they’re my favorite soul food!

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  12. Thomas Ross – Pittsburgh, PA & Pawleys Island, SC – Writer, teacher. Academic and business worlds. Trying to stay centered and strong.
    Thomas Ross says:

    Yes they do. And also trees and clouds and each facet of the natural world. Food for the journey.

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  13. artzent – I am a visual artist and teacher of Fine art working and teaching in all 2D media. You can see images of my work in many categories, view my biography,comment on artwork, see what's on the easel right now, and more when you go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/junepauline-zent I will be blogging here about personal true stories and sharing my life and work. I hope that you will comment and share yours with me!
    artzent says:

    Lovely picture and true statement!

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  15. Eunice Miller – United States – Retired female trucker Photographer Watercolor Artist Gardener Jewelry maker(beads and glass) Animal Lover Blogger lol but you knew that lol Find me at folsommillstudio.com Folsom Mill Studio on Facebook Please feel free to email me at folsommillstudio@gmail.com if there is an image you would like to buy or an Original Watercolor or print or maybe a card of the painting you enjoyed. https://folsommillstudio.pixels.com/
    nutsfortreasure says:

    I have the Beautiful Blogger Award waiting for you on my blog come get it and the rules and ENJOY

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  21. Kat at travelgardeneat – Life sometimes gets so busy, we forget to stop and smell the roses. Travel.Garden.Eat is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the things that make good memories and replenish the soul!
    travelgardeneat says:

    So very true!

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  22. camerapacker – Greenville, SC – I have been photographing since 1957. I am a retired pathologist, dedicated photographer, avid audiophile and occasional fisherman. I may comment on all of the above in my blog. My blogs will have photo graphic subjects I am currently experimenting with. I continue to teach photography at Furman University in the OLLI program. My classes include Photoshop skills and photo criticism.
    camerapacker says:

    Love your flower px.

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