When I think of the word “drift” I automatically think of walking aimlessly, trying to find a place to call home. I guess that’s what a “drifter” is. But it’s not a word I hear often, but when I do, it has a sinister connotation to it.
But, I choose not to claim the word drifter as negative, in my romantic mind, a drifter is someone destine to walk finding solace in the walk and having no place that calls them home. Home is where they are at the time they are drifting through.
Let your feet, heart and mind drift, it’s call peace.
June 19th, 2009 |
Tags: acrylic paint, charcoal, Drift, drifter, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, map, marker, mixed media, pastel, Peace, pen, walk
June 19th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Oh! This is a lovely picture. Wonderful textures on these feet and the sidewalk.
June 20th, 2009 at 1:24 am
that’s how you do it!! i had the same idea about drifters… but couldn’t put it down on paper… so decided on the elephant instead
love the colours!! i’m imagining them drifting along a wonderful beach!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Good explanation!;) and your illustration is so nice,the texture and the color is beautiful.:)
June 20th, 2009 at 3:51 am
This is so beautifully illustrated and I love your take on word as well. It really touches my heart. These feet have been some places and I feel that in this piece. Those dogs are talking. This is wonderful. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. You are the best! Your comments brought a big ol smile to my face this morning.
June 20th, 2009 at 8:02 am
I love the composition and style! Wonderful work.
June 20th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I just love your take on this week’s word. It is thought provoking. I love the simplicity of your illustration. Great job as always!
June 20th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Such lovely thoughts! And yes, I love to drift that way too…
June 20th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Great illustration! And wonderful text too!
June 20th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
nice done!I also like the explanations
June 20th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
What a great concept; I love it!
June 20th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Great take on this weeks theme! I love the feet and the idea behind it. It makes me wonder where they’ve been and where they are going……….
June 20th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
We had the same idea! I love what you wrote!
June 20th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
aw, this means so much to me now, it is really inspiring, thank you
June 21st, 2009 at 2:52 am
Excellent idea and painted with such beautiful colors and presence.
June 21st, 2009 at 7:27 am
Great submission for IF! Very nice!
June 21st, 2009 at 9:35 am
i love the colors and textures here!
June 21st, 2009 at 9:46 am
I saw this earlier & was really impressed by it. I like that you used ‘drifting’ as in ‘drifters.’ The colors and shapes are great.
June 21st, 2009 at 11:19 am
i agree often this word is thought of as a negative one. love this and thanks for your visit and good wishes too.
June 21st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
This is a beautiful idea and you captured a wonderful feeling
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:16 am
I really like your take on drifting. I think of the word ‘drifter’ as more of an adventurer than a person without an aim in life. I’m quite envious of these types of people for their love for spontaneousity.
June 22nd, 2009 at 6:31 am
Great take on drift! It evokes a sense of wondering. Lovely!
June 22nd, 2009 at 9:34 am
A wise and wonderful piece!
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:18 am
Beautiful analogy, and I love the feet. Well, I love the entire image, but especially the feet. You’ve got great style.
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
A nice choice for the theme. Well done!
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I love the concept of letting yourself drift and that being peace.
The technique on this on is particularly lovely as well. I love the texture.
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:02 am
Lovely interpretation!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Nicely put! I always think it would be nice to live out in nature and have no worries about how to pay the bills, but there is no place like coming home to a nice warm bed.
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
i like your sensibility on the word too. i’ll think of a drifter now in positive terms. nice work!
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Beautiful explanation and very ccol “drifting” textures:)
June 23rd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Well said, i agree with yoon and lisa and all the others
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
love the barefooted one…
“Let your feet, heart and mind drift, it’s call peace”:
drifting is to me the mind going barefoot.
very nice.
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
What a great interpretation! Very nice work.
I think I’ll just drift around in barefeet in my apartment for a while.
And thanks for dropping by my blog.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Pretty good post. I just came by your blog and wanted to say
that I’ve really liked browsing your blog posts. Anyway
I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!
June 24th, 2009 at 9:45 am
such an interesting take on the theme… love the feeling of it
thanks for stopping by and your nice comments on mine, too!
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June 24th, 2009 at 10:40 am
quite amazing! excellent work.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Beautiful work, and I really like your commentary, too!
June 24th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
As always, you approach this topic in a way that I would have never thought of! What a beautiful idea and really loving those toes in your fabulous illustration!
June 25th, 2009 at 2:00 am
mmm, what a wonderful idea and a beautiful painting! Makes one want to know more of the owners of those feet.
June 25th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Hi Indigene,
Thank you very much again for your kind comment on mine IF illo!!
Your illustration and words are full of perceptive insights into life. Great work and wise words!! Oh, the background of your painting has a lovely texture. Love it!!
June 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Nice illustration! Great colors!
June 25th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Very cool style!! and wonderful thoughts!
June 27th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I like your interpretation and your artwork is lovely!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:35 am
that was a totally unexpected and wonderful surprise today. it made you stop and look one, two and three times. well done!
July 8th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I love the design!!