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WISE – IF

Wise, like all words have several variations of meaning, but it has always meant to me, more or less:

“having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.” (see dictionary.com)

I have found that it also depends on who’s opinion of wisdom you’re seeking.

In looking at wise as a visual, I’ve found wisdom, across cultures, genders and ages. So in my travels, in a supermarket, a daycare center, a senior center, across the road, the city, the country, and around the world, I see wise faces in the hope of a woman, the essence of a child, and the wrinkles of an old man. I’ve found the key is being able to see wisdom, at all.

Look for wisdom, in all ages and in all people, we all have some to give. Peace to you all.

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  8. My dear Indigene, I’m giving you a standing ovation now! (Just as you did for me!) This is a beautiful post and sooo full of heart 🙂
    XX

  10. Such wisdom is to much for me. What wonderful characters and faces. I can tell you really studied these faces. They are just wonderful! I really see the wisdom in each of there faces. Excellent work!!! Wisdom comes in all packages ,sizes and ages. you are so right.

  11. I think these illos are amazing! I agree, there is wisdom all around us. Thanks so much for reminding us of that.

  12. Wonderful work and just perfect for the theme this week….very wise and wonderful!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

  17. Very interesting idea and remarkably done to embrace the beauty of having wisdom through different means:)
    Wow from a woman, child to an old man…..
    Lovely!

  25. Love the contrast of a monotone skin color and the intensity of color of the garments.
    That in itself is a wise approach to these fabulous portraits!
    Truly enjoyed reading your post and thoughts, awesome…

  26. i love the characters of wise people. great illustrations I imagined images like these but could not do them the justice that you have portrayed. excellent. and thanks for your comments to my blog.

  27. You’ve put a lot of wise thought into this prompt. I love your linework in the second illustration, and the detail of the woman’s shawl in the first!

  30. I really enjoy your thoughts about the different topics besides of your art. The kind of wisdom achieved from life, experience and feelings.

  44. I’m double dipping to tell you that there ia an AWARD for you at my site.
    You are the best and many hugs to you 🙂

  48. wonderful portraits. what a wonderful sentiment. you are very wise.
    thank you for the comments you left on my piece.

  49. What a wonderful post and beautiful portraits – my favourite at the moment is, I think, the old man – the pose, the colours and the lines of the collar are so full of life. Love it. 🙂

  52. Indigene, you are the embodiment of wise. And these portraits are remarkable. They each tell a story and are truly wonderful!

  54. Your portraits are wonderful! I love the patterns and color. Interesting that you kept the child’s and woman’s face in grayscale. They all look very interested in the viewer! Wise indeed!!

  55. Beautiful pictures – I especially love the boy’s face – you’ve captured the way children can look so wise sometimes.