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.
beautiful drawings and wonderful words !!
Comment by Pea — November 9, 2008 @ 12:00 pm
Terrific work!
Comment by Digital Scott's Illustrationblog — November 9, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
Oh!!Agree with your feelings, really wise! and great work. =)
Thanks for nice CM on mine.
Comment by flower girl — November 9, 2008 @ 12:46 pm
i agree with you. these are beautiful illustrations.
best regards
Comment by isay — November 9, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Great style, colour choices and soulful expressions. Lovely!
Comment by Kaya — November 9, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
Wonderful Work! :)
Comment by Sweet-Lemmon — November 9, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
This post of yours is very wise, I must say, I just love it! And the art is beautiful
Comment by SENTA — November 9, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
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
Comment by studio lolo — November 9, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
great interpretation!
Comment by Tequitia — November 9, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
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.
Comment by Vanessa Brantley Newton — November 9, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
I think these illos are amazing! I agree, there is wisdom all around us. Thanks so much for reminding us of that.
Comment by Michelle Henninger — November 9, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
Wonderful work and just perfect for the theme this week….very wise and wonderful!!!
Hugs
Diana
Comment by Diana Evans — November 9, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
You are so right with this post, and the work you posted is beautiful!
Comment by Edrian Thomidis — November 9, 2008 @ 9:10 pm
A very wise and thoughtful interpretation of ‘wise’.
Comment by Teri C — November 9, 2008 @ 10:07 pm
wise words and great drawings i must say. :)
Comment by enigma — November 9, 2008 @ 11:41 pm
very beautiful! love the renderings especially their eyes. they are wise indeed
Comment by Owl Eng — November 10, 2008 @ 6:26 am
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!
Comment by yoon see — November 10, 2008 @ 9:23 am
beautiful images and WISE commnetson the subject. A great triptich!
Comment by Vita — November 10, 2008 @ 9:50 am
dear indigene, your works are so beautiful,full of emotions and they are really wise.;]]]
Comment by sandra.d. — November 10, 2008 @ 11:43 am
Beautiful colors. I love it :) ;)
Comment by Paula. — November 10, 2008 @ 2:28 pm
what a WISE post!!
Nice job!
Comment by Candace Trew Camling — November 10, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Nice portraits… :-)
Comment by Rrramone — November 10, 2008 @ 6:15 pm
The wrinkles of an old man…remembering my wrinkles on my grandma’s face.
Comment by Ria — November 10, 2008 @ 11:40 pm
Beautiful! And well said. :)
Comment by Loni Edwards — November 10, 2008 @ 11:41 pm
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…
Comment by Flying Colors — November 10, 2008 @ 11:53 pm
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.
Comment by Gai — November 11, 2008 @ 2:33 am
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!
Comment by Jen — November 11, 2008 @ 4:20 am
yes, wisdom is everywhere, and i think you have captured that here, well done!
Comment by lil kim — November 11, 2008 @ 7:50 am
so great text and portraits!
…and I agree with you!
Comment by parisa mahmoudi — November 11, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
I really enjoy your thoughts about the different topics besides of your art. The kind of wisdom achieved from life, experience and feelings.
Comment by Paola — November 11, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
wonderful, wonderful!
Comment by erin — November 11, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
Wow, very nice!!! Wow! These are great.
Comment by Kate — November 11, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
Wise words and a great illustration.
Comment by Laurel Neustadter — November 11, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
wow, these are wonderful, excellent work
Comment by COBOL — November 11, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
These turned out great. I agree wise could be any of these. :) Great work.
Comment by Forrest Illustrations — November 11, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
very nice portraits, great work
Comment by Mike — November 11, 2008 @ 11:51 pm
Beautiful, I love your wise words!!
Comment by DeterminedMOM — November 12, 2008 @ 2:21 am
i totally agree with what you are saying… beautiful words and illustrations… ^_^
Comment by Anish Daolagupu — November 12, 2008 @ 5:19 am
Thanks for the coments on my draw :)
yours are also great!
Comment by Leticia (aka Leticce ) — November 12, 2008 @ 6:55 am
you never disappoint… wonderful work.. love the colors.. they draw you in!
Comment by patthebuny — November 12, 2008 @ 7:44 am
Very intriguing portraits. Great emotion and color, very nice work!
Comment by Joanie — November 12, 2008 @ 11:00 am
so true… wonderful post…
Comment by Michael O'Connell — November 12, 2008 @ 11:42 am
what a lovely take on wisdom!
Comment by Dot — November 12, 2008 @ 12:04 pm
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 :)
Comment by Flying Colors — November 12, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
You are sooo right about wisdom…!
Thanks for your visit and comment. :)
Comment by Matalonga Jorge — November 12, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
You’ve summed it up so very well here in words and visuals!!
Comment by AndyDoodler — November 12, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
Beautiful warm colors!
Comment by jcdillustration — November 13, 2008 @ 1:16 am
wonderful portraits. what a wonderful sentiment. you are very wise.
thank you for the comments you left on my piece.
Comment by Carli — November 13, 2008 @ 10:24 am
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. :)
Comment by nancy — November 13, 2008 @ 4:40 pm
you are a wise woman and you are really good at portraits! I love all 3 :)
Comment by ValGalArt — November 13, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Lovely illustrations and a thoughful, true account :)
Comment by Bee — November 14, 2008 @ 3:37 am
Indigene, you are the embodiment of wise. And these portraits are remarkable. They each tell a story and are truly wonderful!
Comment by Bella Sinclair — November 14, 2008 @ 6:23 am
I like the meaning behind the portraits. Very nice interpretation!
Comment by Mie Illustrates! — November 14, 2008 @ 8:01 am
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!!
Comment by Ann Marie — November 14, 2008 @ 12:19 pm
Beautiful pictures – I especially love the boy’s face – you’ve captured the way children can look so wise sometimes.
Comment by rachelhoward — November 17, 2008 @ 11:47 am
Wow great reflexion on the topic and great artistic work!
thank you for your comment on my illo :)
Comment by marce — December 21, 2008 @ 4:55 pm