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Island – IF

September 13, 2008


Forgive me, my schedule is so hectic and off the charts this week so I borrowed an image of mine from my website: https://indigeneart.com. It is the image of a contemplative woman sitting in the waters off an island, the original piece is entitled, “Solitude.”

There is an expression (I can’t remember who said it) that goes something like, “no man is an island.” It is the phrase that comes to mind when I saw the IF prompt for this week.

I differ with that expression because I think that every one exist in and on their own personal island. It is the water (emotions, and or physical plane) surrounding our personal islands that connect us all.

So today, whether you are your own island, connected to others through play, work, family, or an island within an island, find your paradise this week, either on a physical plane or your personal spiritual journey. Until next week, Peace and Blessings to all the islands in the universe and those whom people them.

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Category: Illustration Friday Tags: Illustration Friday, Mixed Media

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  1. Cathy said

    September 13, 2008 at 11:23 am

    Beautiful, evocative work!

  2. linda sarah said

    September 13, 2008 at 11:24 am

    This is so beautiful – and this woman is like a wonderful island herself. Lovely and dreamy illustration:-) And I loved reading your words and thoughts too.

  3. SENTA said

    September 13, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Very nice illo and post, and I do agree, every man is an island to a certain extent…but it is nice to have bridges connecting to other islands around us, eh??

  4. joseph's art and stuff said

    September 13, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    I like this one a lot.

  5. Fourborne said

    September 13, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    I love the way she’s sitting in the water.

  6. Diana Evans said

    September 13, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    wonderful work and great read….
    I try to find my paradise each day…thanks for the reminder…

  7. ValGalArt said

    September 14, 2008 at 1:40 am

    How right and in tune you are! I love what you have to say and your painting captures a primitive island flavour πŸ™‚

  8. S said

    September 14, 2008 at 3:05 am

    Love your work. Great as always πŸ™‚

  9. Vanessa Brantley Newton said

    September 14, 2008 at 4:54 am

    she is just beautiful sitting there in the water. I love it! She is just a wonderful little island there in the water. I love the whole concept here. Great work!!!!

  10. Neus said

    September 14, 2008 at 5:58 am

    Good take of the topic! Nice ilo

  11. InkyDisaster said

    September 14, 2008 at 6:16 am

    I agree. “No man is an island” sounds a little too collectivist, or something.

    Nice colors.

  12. kim said

    September 14, 2008 at 10:39 am

    I love the contemplative nature of your works. Very fitting for this week’s theme as people in the hurricane need to be connected to others and not be islands unto themselves.

  13. NANCY LEFKO said

    September 14, 2008 at 11:59 am

    lovely post and illustration πŸ™‚

  14. soulbrush said

    September 14, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    solitude or island, both work for me…good stuff.

  15. Katie said

    September 14, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    Very beautiful. Love the black and white image along with the watercolor scenery.

  16. Azulita said

    September 14, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    Oh yes! I love what you wrote about our personal islands and the way we are connected. It really rang true to me and the image is gorgeous, really powerful and expressive. Thanks for sharing.

  17. Honor Bowden said

    September 14, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    Lovely thoughts… thanks for sharing!

  18. Bobo's Slave said

    September 14, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    I like your illos and the stories behind them, nice works!

  19. johanna said

    September 14, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    i love the expression on her face and the way she’s lightly touching her feet. wonderful work!

  20. atomicvelvetsigh said

    September 14, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    aww what a beautiful painting! this is reminiscent of the times i was in snake island, palawan with my love..

  21. kathy hare said

    September 15, 2008 at 3:08 am

    a beautiful illustration..

  22. abajur (serena) said

    September 15, 2008 at 5:25 am

    when first I opened your page I thought that island was the illu with the great bear on the top of the homepage, and I loved it and the idea. than by scrolling down I have seen the “solitude” illu.
    As well appropriate and beautiful
    Mario
    http://www.nerosunero.org

  23. steve said

    September 15, 2008 at 6:51 am

    It works perfectly for the subject Indigene. Very nicely done!

  24. Flying Colors said

    September 15, 2008 at 9:50 am

    Absolutely wonderful piece. One of my favorites, exceptional!
    Also loved what you wrote on this post. Thanks for showing it πŸ™‚

    The saying goes like this:
    “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.” John Donne

    Best to you πŸ™‚

  25. AscenderRisesAbove said

    September 15, 2008 at 10:50 am

    i like this very much; like that she is black and white surrounded by color which really makes this entire image work

  26. Nancy Bea Miller said

    September 15, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    This is truly lovely! I think the line you are thinking of comes from this famous poem by John Donne:

    MEDITATION XVII
    No man is an island entire of itself; every man
    is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
    if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
    is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
    well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
    own were; any man’s death diminishes me,
    because I am involved in mankind.
    And therefore never send to know for whom
    the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

    from Devotions upon Emergent Occasions
    John Donne

  27. Dot said

    September 15, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    lovely sentiments… and really nice piece!
    dot

  28. eyecontact said

    September 15, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    I like your drawings. The polar bear, though really stuns me! Nice image! I hope we can save polar bear habitat. It will take a huge shift in political will.

  29. patthebuny said

    September 15, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    i love her expression.. she looks like she has found her peacefull “happy place”…

  30. enigma said

    September 15, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    i do that a lot! although, not naked, LOL. i think it’s great! oh and sorry about your ‘willies’ my little rats has caused on you! ^_^

  31. Alina Chau said

    September 16, 2008 at 12:10 am

    Lovely illo!

  32. Jess said

    September 16, 2008 at 3:03 am

    This is such a lovely post! I feel that my picture has a similar meaning to yours too. Thanks for visiting my blog and your lovely comment πŸ™‚

  33. isay said

    September 16, 2008 at 4:35 am

    what a beautiful illustration! i like what you said: So today, whether you are your own island, connected to others through play, work, family, or an island within an island, find your paradise this week, either on a physical plane or your personal spiritual journey. Until next week, Peace and Blessings to all the islands in the universe and those whom people them.—-THANKS AND I SAY THE SAME THING TO YOU. HAVE A NICE WEEK.

  34. Forrest Illustrations said

    September 16, 2008 at 9:21 am

    You have a really neat blog. I enjoyed reading and looking at your images. Nice work.

  35. Sarah said

    September 16, 2008 at 11:41 am

    This woman is like an island herself.

    I was thinking about that quote this week, then it also brought to mind Nietsche (I can only paraphrase, not quote) – each of us is on our own island – we spend our lives trying to persuade others to join us in our beliefs and thus on our islands.

  36. MΓ΄nica said

    September 16, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    What a beautiful illustration and thought — she fits so well with what you said. I love the colors, the peaceful, contemplative expression, her hands on her feet… it is quite lovely!

  37. Michael said

    September 16, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Reading your post reminded me of that Simon and Garfunkle song, …i am a rock, i am an island… Sorry to rehash whate every one else has already said but nice post. Thanks for your comment too.

  38. COBOL said

    September 16, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    the image evokes a very calm and meditative feeling, very nice. And I agree – I’ve never quite understood the No man is an island idea, I think it is vey difficult to make connections and they can easily over time be washed away again if we don’t work to maintain them

  39. Peter Breese said

    September 16, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    This piece is wonderful, I like that her feet are in what appears to be cool and calming waters – seems to fit your writing for this post.

  40. Diana Evans said

    September 17, 2008 at 10:20 am

    I have a sweet award waiting for you on my blog!

  41. Paola said

    September 17, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    hehe! you are right! great minds think alike πŸ™‚
    I do love your illustration and your thoughts as well. Blessings to you.

  42. Tiddly Inks said

    September 17, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    So this is a one-woman island!!! πŸ˜€
    She does indeed seem to be enjoying the solitude.

  43. AndyDoodler said

    September 18, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    Perfect for topic and beautiful!!

  44. Bella Sinclair said

    September 18, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    Lovely, lovely. And it does exude this sense of tranquility. I like how her toes peek up from the water, and the beautiful reflection under them. Thank you for your thought-provoking words.

  45. Andrew Thornton said

    September 19, 2008 at 2:37 am

    You’ve created a lovely, introspective work.

    Keep up the good work!

  46. Bee said

    September 19, 2008 at 10:09 am

    Thoughtful take on the theme πŸ™‚

  47. Karen said

    September 19, 2008 at 11:00 am

    I LOVE your art work and explanations. It’s almost like experiencing your paintings from the inside out. When I saw this piece by you, it reminded me of another blog post I had seen. Check out: http://gaiantarot.typepad.com/artists_journal/2008/09/embodying-the-ace-of-cups.html
    I looked up the Ace of Cups and it talks about blessings, abundance, and creative inspirations. I think your work embodies all of these. Thanks for sharing your pieces weekly.

  48. atomicvelvetsigh said

    September 24, 2008 at 1:15 am

    ohh hi me again.. hehe.. can’t wait for your next illo..

    but i have to say that your artworks have truly won my heart.. and for that an award is waiting for you at my blog..

    i love your art blog award

    *hugs*

  49. Tashai said

    October 6, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Like this one a lot!

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