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Voices-IF

December 19, 2008

From the time I was born to now, there have always been wars; but there were also people who were trying to end discrimination, and trying to be good stewards of the earth.

There were so many causes, “voices” trying to be heard.

I remember going to various churches, and back then it was the only time I felt calm during those tumultuous times in the USA.

As soon as I heard those voices singing, whether it was gospel songs, hymns, chanting or folk songs, it was those voices that gave me peace.

So, when I dream of peace, there are always voices involve. My most common dream is a wonderful saxophone playing on its own and voices of people from all over the world singing, in their own languages and these harmonious voices sends chills through me and brings me to tears. Maybe it’s naive and idealistic, but…

Yes, I have a dream…too…to live to peace in a diverse world community. It’s a prayer that I hold close to my heart.Β  It’s time…to lift every voice and sing…Peace to everyone, everyday in every way.

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  1. vanessa newton said

    December 20, 2008 at 3:20 am

    When I looked this wonderful painting I coud hear the voices of a choir singing,”Lift every voice and sing” This is so powerful and full of energy! Great work.

  2. Elizabeth Parsons said

    December 20, 2008 at 4:53 am

    very nice painting!

  3. Gallery Juana said

    December 20, 2008 at 5:41 am

    Very profound thoughts. Beautiful expression of color and imagery in your piece.

  4. Kate said

    December 20, 2008 at 5:54 am

    Very nice and colorful, and I share your wish!

  5. Jessie said

    December 20, 2008 at 6:12 am

    A lovely painting and a lovely post πŸ™‚ x

  6. Cathy said

    December 20, 2008 at 7:41 am

    I love the colour and feel of this. It’s interesting, because both the design and the colour give the impression of great energy – yet it’s a calming painting!

  7. sophie philo said

    December 20, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Peace to everyone, everyday in every way.
    i will sing it with you!

  8. carla said

    December 20, 2008 at 9:05 am

    What a thoughtful post – and such a lovely image! The colors are full of vibrant positive energy.

  9. Flying Colors said

    December 20, 2008 at 9:30 am

    Thank you Indigene, I’m with you all the way with your wish.
    I can hear the Saxophone in my heart. Absolutely wonderful this image – painting.

    Have a Wonderful and Merry Christmas with all your dear ones!

  10. owl eng said

    December 20, 2008 at 10:00 am

    Wonderful painting!! it is so vibrant that i could hear the saxophone in my heart!!
    May your dream comes true πŸ˜‰

  11. Tina Vaziri said

    December 20, 2008 at 10:09 am

    I love the expressive brush strokes and bright colors, very nice!

  12. studio lolo said

    December 20, 2008 at 10:41 am

    A beautiful painting and powerful, lovely wishes. Why is peace so hard to attain for some? I’m with you all the way girlfriend, peace for me too. Let’s be a collective voice πŸ˜‰

    Merry Christmas Indegene!

  13. studio lolo said

    December 20, 2008 at 10:42 am

    oops…hit the wrong key…Indigene πŸ™‚

  14. Cobol said

    December 20, 2008 at 11:41 am

    What a wonderful painting! And you express the hopes and dreams of many of us so well

  15. kathannah said

    December 20, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    Wonderful sentiment and a joyous painting full of life!

  16. isay said

    December 20, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    so cool id illos in the profile!

    you continously amazes us with your beatuful post and illustration

  17. TeriC said

    December 20, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    A very evocative piece. I looked at a long time because it just pulled me in.

  18. Julie Prichard said

    December 20, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    A beautiful dream indeed….beautiful imagery

  19. Lauren said

    December 20, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    i love it!

  20. Diana Evans said

    December 20, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    wonderful work…love the texture and colours….

    I wish you a wonderful and Magical Holiday Season!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

  21. palma tayona said

    December 20, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    beautiful. just simply beautiful πŸ™‚

  22. valerie lorimer said

    December 20, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    This is a really beautiful, moving work. And I love what you wrote. Wonderful!

  23. steve said

    December 20, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    Yes, I couldn’t agree more! beautiful words and artwork Indigene. Happy holidays to you!!

  24. aimee said

    December 21, 2008 at 12:54 am

    brilliant! both the painting AND the thought behind it.

  25. Patty said

    December 21, 2008 at 2:19 am

    Thank you so much Indigene for all the wonderful comments. You illustrations are beautiful.

  26. carrie said

    December 21, 2008 at 2:36 am

    I love the colors and the story behind it- thanks for sharing:)

  27. Nancy said

    December 21, 2008 at 3:13 am

    So true.
    And about the painting… I can’t believe the warmth of those colours! The energy of the sax and the calming repetitive shapes of the people in the background work so very very well, this is an image to remember.
    πŸ™‚

  28. Richard Scott said

    December 21, 2008 at 3:53 am

    Lovely bright colours and a positive message behind it! (A million miles away from my darker take on this weeks theme!)

  29. Mim Stella said

    December 21, 2008 at 6:50 am

    what a wonderful paiting this is. Very powerful, and I love the colors and lines

  30. Ken said

    December 21, 2008 at 6:57 am

    I hope one day that dream comes true πŸ™‚ Beautiful work, love its energy

  31. christine said

    December 21, 2008 at 10:24 am

    Breathing and Vibrant Work!

    Thanks for sharing your life experiences and feelings on your blog. I especially like these ones.

  32. Tomas said

    December 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    I like the design, the saxo and the colors of your work (the words too, of course…)

  33. dedhead said

    December 21, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    What a bold and striking image, I love the bright colours and unabashed brush strokes! If only more people had your vision, the world would be a better place. Thank you so much for your comment and wise words!

  34. valgalart said

    December 21, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    It sounds and looks like the perfect peaceful dream! Great works and thoughts as always πŸ™‚

  35. enigma said

    December 22, 2008 at 7:16 am

    great message. lovely art too!

  36. Amy C said

    December 22, 2008 at 8:55 am

    this is and incredible piece and totally fits the Voices brief

  37. Debra Cooper said

    December 22, 2008 at 9:07 am

    A stunning piece!

  38. Emily said

    December 22, 2008 at 10:48 am

    Love the warm colors and movement.

  39. spoonfedmonkey said

    December 22, 2008 at 10:49 am

    expressive,great image, great message. the timing couldn’t have been better.
    maybe the common intertext demands that we all think alike for a greater common good.
    my time at the website seems well spent.
    thank you for this.

  40. Aris said

    December 22, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Very nice work and colours, it seems to hear some sax-melody πŸ™‚

  41. Shani said

    December 22, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    Wow! Love the new look here and what an excellent thought provoking post! All the best to you this Holiday Season!

  42. Wilnara said

    December 22, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    Eloquently written! With a wonderful image full of energy!
    Well Done. I can almost see a mouth open, singing straight out of the saxaphone!

  43. Amarettogirl said

    December 22, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Wow, you get so many comments – I hope you get all the way down here to mine! I love this IF – My husband and I just went to New Orleans for my 6th NAIS People of Color Conference and your painting reminds me of the colors, sounds, tastes and spirit of that place – I share your dream with you and after this January we will hopefully learn that ANY dream is possible. Happy holidays!

  44. peggy said

    December 23, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Beautiful and moving. Thank you for this.
    Happy Holidays.

  45. Michelle Henninger said

    December 23, 2008 at 11:59 am

    You have such a great way of illustrating! I love the bold color!

  46. Tashai said

    December 23, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Just wanted to wish you a tremendous holiday!

  47. Pauline said

    December 23, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Wow .. just happened upon your site in my long ago stored favorite places … indeed!

    Since our dreams and thoughts create reality, dream on. Untold numbers are with you in this beautiful vision.

    Sing on .. invisible choirs are always singing songs of harmony and love..

    And Create On – so we can see your beautiful visions, since they, too, are our own.

  48. elizabeth said

    December 23, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Beautiful colors and a beautiful message. thanks for visiting my blog!

  49. AndyDoodler said

    December 23, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    Beautiful painting and sentiment!!

    happy healthy holidays & new year to you!
    peace

  50. sketched out said

    December 23, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Wow! You just gave me chills with this one… your words and the beautiful image of the saxophone from your dream. Beautiful!

    Have a wonderful, wonderful holiday!!

  51. Kathleen said

    December 23, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    So strong & joyful – that yellow really lifts it.

  52. Bella Sinclair said

    December 24, 2008 at 12:36 am

    Oh, Indigene! What an incredible painting! Even the sax looks like it’s singing from the heart. There’s passion and hope in your image. I pray that your dream comes true. The news has been very, very depressing these past few months, from all over the world. We need peace, and we need it badly.

    May you and your family enjoy love and laughter and warmth this holiday season.

  53. Don said

    December 24, 2008 at 12:38 am

    This is absolutely beautiful. A new look for you? Definitely a new look for the site.

  54. yoon see said

    December 24, 2008 at 3:43 am

    Thanks for your great sharing Indigene!
    Love your voices on this., certainly the style and arrangement here are just so touching and & full of encouragement!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!
    All blessed with God’s protection.
    Bye and enjoy:)

  55. ria nirwana said

    December 24, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Definitely love the idea. May your dreams come true! And love the make over of this. Keep on the good work!

  56. Michael O'Connell said

    December 24, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    what a wonderful post… god bless you and , i too, pray for that kind of world indigene…

    happy christmas

  57. soulbrush said

    December 25, 2008 at 5:23 am

    exquisite. and i love your new blog layout. wishing you and yours peace and happiness for 2009. hugs.

  58. Nancy said

    December 25, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    Hey again, Indigene! I’m posting to let you know that if you want it, there’s an award for you to pick up over at my blog. πŸ™‚

  59. patthebuny said

    December 25, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    wow!.. what a great use of color.. and the concept.. perfect!!!.. great illo.

  60. Christy said

    December 25, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    Lovely painting and thought. Peace to you and yours this holiday. πŸ™‚

  61. Yulia said

    December 27, 2008 at 12:17 am

    For every time its art and for art its freedom.
    Your β€œVoices”, both text and imagery show how influential work can be. Wars never end; the same with art.

  62. carmen said

    December 27, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Very nice illo… and very suggerent.

  63. Todd More said

    December 27, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    ‘My most common dream is a wonderful saxophone playing on its own and voices of people from all over the world singing, in their own languages.’
    Dream is the making tool of civilization. dream and dream and we are just dreaming children for a better tomorrow. nosle.com todd

  64. Pea said

    December 28, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    lovely painting ! Wishing you a wonderful and a very happy 2009!

  65. Jennifer L. Meyer said

    December 30, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    Love the energy and feel of this piece! =)

  66. Matthew Smith said

    January 16, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    wonderful colors and energy! kudos!!

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