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Shadow of Her Former Self

June 4, 2011

Soaking up this beautiful weather, communing with nature, chatting with friends, loving family, laughing, being shamelessly silly and truly understanding how life is so precious, always puts me in a pondering mode.

(Work In Progress- April 25, 2011-SEE COMPLETED PAINTING BELOW)

I’m currently pondering on…

Creating starts  with shadows, some darker than others, with more and more substance added and once the shadows have become a thing of substance, color invades it from all angles.

Like our earth.

Maybe that’s really the big bang theory, or is it what God created from the shadows, what is now our earth; no matter what you believe,  something started it off.

Is that what it will take to save the earth from the onslaught of humankind’s continual draining of her resources? An intervention is inevitable. She is a shadow of her former self…Save her…save us.

(COMPLETED WORK)

“Saving Me, Saves Us“

(24″ x 18″ – Mixed Media/Paper)

Enjoy what has been given freely…the earth.

Peace to you and yours.

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Category: Illustration Friday, Studio Time, Work Tags: Illustration Friday, Mixed Media

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  1. Laurel said

    June 4, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    This is beautiful Indigene. I was talking the other day about how mad Mother earth is right now. I think her unhappiness comes through in those raging storms, tonadoes and tsunamis. If only more people would give back to her unconditionally.♥

  2. Vicki Smith said

    June 4, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I like the depth of your interpretation!

  3. Lynette said

    June 4, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I agree. This is a fitting image to express this imbalance, and a wonderful interpretation and context of shadow. Thanks for the thoughtful post and message.

  4. andrea said

    June 4, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    I am enjoying! Thank you and this is lovely. Shadows = purple.

  5. TMartin said

    June 5, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Interesting thought. THis is a beautiful piece. I love the colors, and the density of it.

  6. @ObsessCreative said

    June 5, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I love the idea of Mother Nature hugging the earth and your illustration as well Indigene! Just think about how many species have become extinct since the Industrial Revolution. Humankind continues to deplete its only home! When will people understand and come to terms with this? I won't get started … Thanks for visiting my art blog and for your kind comments, Kerry.

  7. paintblotch said

    June 7, 2011 at 2:36 am

    Wow – thats going to look amazing! I really love your thought process. also, thank you for your kind comments Indigene.

  8. Linda Hensley said

    June 7, 2011 at 8:04 am

    We all need to give the planet a big hug and start making better choices. Nice to see WIP. Love to see it when you've got it finished!

  9. Sharon Wagner said

    June 7, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Great interpretation with your words.

  10. bella sinclair said

    June 10, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    What a great message and wonderful way to interpret the word! Beautiful painting, Indigene. And your shack painting below is absolutely gorgeous! I'm loving those blues.

    Have a fantastic weekend!

  11. Susan Sorrell Hill said

    June 21, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Beauty-ous, Indigene! Soul-full meets Klimt! Best wishes, Susan

    • indigene1 said

      June 22, 2011 at 6:26 pm

      You are too kind! Thanks for your amazing comment and I loved your post on "Launch" 🙂

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