Daily, I toil in a part of nature’s paradise. I look out of my office window and see three enormous redwood trees. They form a semi-circle around a little rickety bench.
There are days, when I sit on that bench, near these luscious beauties, which I have named “the three sisters”. Wondering often, if they could speak, what infinite wisdom would they share.
They are infinitely magical to me, changing the lines of their bark to peer at me in all kinds of shapes, color and forms. But, no matter the transformation of these “sisters”, they always appear as women, whispering to me, daring me to discover their infinite wisdom.
But, I cannot… all I can do in my mere attempts, is to sit in their beauty and try to capture a fleeting glance, a colorful whisper, a dancing tone…knowing their infinite magic will outlive mine.
This week, in stillness, I try to capture the infinity of nature and peace…let’s all meet there in that infinity. Peace
Tags: Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Infinite, ink, magic, mixed media, Nature, pencil, Redwoods, Sisters, trees, watercolor, Wisdom, women
September 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 am
I love the ethnic feel of this! Lovely!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:32 am
thanks for stopping by my blog! I always love to connect with fellow artists. Your work is so strong & gutsy!
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:28 am
Amazingillo and love the story about it.Great colours!
September 23rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Not only do you create magical art but you write so beautifully and it is always filled with goodness :)
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 pm
That is definitely on my bucket list to see the wonderous red wood forest –
Your illo here is beautiful and gives me just a taste of what I am missing in the forest.
Thanks for sharing!!! :) – Kim
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Hi, thanks for visiting my blog.. Your illustrations are cool, full of colors!
I also check your profile.. me also like What Dreams May Come movie! :D
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Your imagination is full of magic and wonder!
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Oh my wow! What a beautiful writer and storyteller you are! This is fantastic!
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
…not to mention a wonderful artist you are, too!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Great story behind Your work.
Strong and living colours.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:01 am
I like the strange expression of her face
September 24th, 2009 at 9:55 am
This is an inpsired post and a beautiful image to illustrate it. I love the treatment of the leaves as a pattern and how those little shapes contrast against the solid tree shape.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
A holy place resides among those reds. The last time I was there, I stood in the midst, experienced their embrace, and did not want to leave. A wonderful space in an interesting place.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Hello Indigine, thank you for dropping by and your lovely comment.
As for this piece, I super love the colour and texture. Very cool!
Happy weekends:)
September 25th, 2009 at 1:53 am
Really lovely! Love the colours :)
September 25th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Hey Indigene!!! Thank you for visiting! Yes! This is my time-o-year! iy passes too quickly! Your “Infinte” is COOL! I probably won’t be posting on IF anymore,,, I’ll still do my blog but I feel likeour wrists were slapped for whatever reason and that’s fine- it’s a neat site but sometimes it seems kind of crazy!= John
September 25th, 2009 at 11:20 am
I really love this post. I too love to sit among the trees, listening to them speak to the wind, each other, to me. I also agree that they hold old wisdom and as I sit beside them, I hope some of it seeps into me.
This is a lovely piece. Thanks!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
love the rich, earthy colors. beautiful textures and mood.
September 25th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
So lovely. She is definitely one with the strong tree. I can imagine you sitting on that bench, looking up at those sisters. A very peaceful scene, indeed. Have a wonderful weekend!
September 29th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Dear Indigene, so nice to hear from you.
Poor Renee, chemo is so brutal, but she can do it. Please know that I am keeping her and you in my prayers.
Love Renee xoxo
September 30th, 2009 at 12:52 am
lucky trees!
best regards
September 30th, 2009 at 8:45 am
your art and words are wonderful. you express yourself so beautifully
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Beautiful painting.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Thanks, I needed that little bit of peace you just supplied here with your wonderful image and poetic musings. You certainly are a multi-talented gal!