Crave – IF
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.
Lovely concept and image!
Comment by ann marie — June 9, 2009 @ 11:20 pm
A very touching image.
Comment by Madonna Davidoff — June 10, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Welcome back,the illo is lovely and the idea so clever
Comment by theartofpuro — June 10, 2009 @ 12:33 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.
Comment by bjornik — June 10, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
Hi Indigene!!! welcome back and I love your take on the theme….
Hugs
Diana
Comment by Diana Evans — June 10, 2009 @ 9:45 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.
Comment by TMartin — June 10, 2009 @ 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 over there…..
Comment by TMartin — June 10, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
Love it!!! this is definitely a beautiful craving for nursing which is our instinct..
Comment by owl eng — June 11, 2009 @ 2:57 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!
Comment by vanessa newton — June 11, 2009 @ 4:28 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
Comment by Shannon Melville — June 11, 2009 @ 6:09 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’ …
Comment by Cathy — June 11, 2009 @ 11:35 am
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!
Comment by valgalart — June 11, 2009 @ 6:25 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!
Comment by yoon see — June 11, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
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. :)
Comment by Nancy — June 12, 2009 @ 8:32 am
This kiss is heartfelt! Lovely.
Comment by Art Fan Ako — June 12, 2009 @ 9:24 am
So sweet and tender!
Comment by Snezana — June 12, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
what a beautiful sight.
Comment by soulbrush — June 14, 2009 @ 5:39 am
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.
Comment by Jenn DesAutels — June 17, 2009 @ 10:00 pm