This is the first thought I had when I read the prompt for this week. I do not have time to add color, but I think the general idea is there and I needed a gentle way back.
When I was a new Mom, I often wondered who’s craving was bigger? Mine to give milk or my babies to receive. I think it was a mutuality that turned to love.
It brings a whole new meaning to the question, Is it better to give or receive?
I’m happy to be back after a much needed break!
Peace to you all as you give and receive this week.
June 9th, 2009 |
Tags: baby, breastfeeding, Crave, Giving, Graphite, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, love, milk, mutual, Paper, Receiving
June 9th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Lovely concept and image!
June 10th, 2009 at 11:45 am
A very touching image.
June 10th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Welcome back,the illo is lovely and the idea so clever
June 10th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Welcome back Indigene! So happy to see you blogging again. I too have a craving for your art and thought provoking posts. I really this one, the concept and the illustation.
June 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Hi Indigene!!! welcome back and I love your take on the theme….
Hugs
Diana
June 10th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
I daresay the baby needs the milk more than the mother needs to give it. I loved nursing my babies. I wonder if I have any nursing drawings…. This one is lovely.
Thanks for your comment on my blog. It’s been mighty silent.
June 10th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I daresay the baby needs the milk more than the mother needs to give it. I loved nursing my babies. I wonder if I have any nursing drawings…. This one is lovely.
Thanks for your comment on my blog. It’s been mighty silent over there…..
June 11th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Love it!!! this is definitely a beautiful craving for nursing which is our instinct..
June 11th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Hello, Hi, Bonjour, and all that stuff!!! BOY HAVE I MISSED YOU LADY!!!!! YAYYYYYY! YIPPY!!!!!! It was such a welcome surprise to see your comment on the blog. I hope and pray that all is well with you and yours. I know that sometimes you have to take care of business that’s just life and life happens all the time. I have missed you, but you have been on mind and in my thoughts. I just love this picture. It so reminds me of when Zoe was a baby and I was trying to breast feed her. She was so very tiny and she wasn’t latching. A very good friend came over a couple of weeks later and took time and showed me how and I agree, What a fantastic gift!!!! Zoe nursed without a problem. It was so very special. Just like this fabulous sketch. YOU TOUCHED MY HEART SWEET LADY!
June 11th, 2009 at 6:09 am
lovely idea Indigene, simple pencil sketches are great. Sorry to hear you have been through a rough time. I haven’t been on here for quite some time either. Take care and I hope that your art is helping heal your pain x
June 11th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Hi Indigene - I hope things are healing for you, and that life gets brighter.
This is a really intimate image, really touching. And as for the question about giving/receiving, I’ve always liked the statement ‘It is only in giving that we receive’ …
June 11th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I always love your perspective on the theme and this is no exception! Meaningful and loving
I hope to see the finished image at some poingt and happy you have returned anew!
June 11th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Welcome back Indigene!
You are away for so long, I really love to see you back in action again.
This is a very strong piece conveying the love of a mother to her child and the child is craving for milk.
Very well expressed:)
Have a wonderful weekends dear Indigene!
Bye!
June 12th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Mmm, such a warm and lovely image. giving is definitely as important as recieving, and easier to do sometimes. Welcome back, Indigene, you’ve been missed.
June 12th, 2009 at 9:24 am
This kiss is heartfelt! Lovely.
June 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
So sweet and tender!
June 14th, 2009 at 5:39 am
what a beautiful sight.
June 17th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Hi Indigene,
Thank you for this image. I am currently nursing a 1yo and am starting to feel the bittersweet anticipation of weaning during the next year or so. How wonderful that you could capture a view that is often only the mother’s. Your baby looks enraptured. Well done! =)
Jenn.