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Hollow – IF

My daughter looked at what I did for this week’s prompt and gave me that teenager’s rolling of eyes and said, “Hollow tree, I mean Mom, really!”

Good thing, I’m not hanging onto her every word! 🙂

Being creatively blocked right now, has left me wanting only to work with little or no color, back down to the basics. So now, I’m concentrating on simplicity.

I work at a place with over (150) variety of trees and when I have a chance to notice, I notice the beauty in the hollow of the trees. I see all the beauty of the lines and curvature, but it is in the hollowness that tells the depth of a tree’s life. It is what makes you come closer to examine it, to ask the how and the why of it. Hollowness in and of itself tells a story. We just have to be willing to listen.

Be still, quiet and breathe deeply and fill your hollow space with peace and serenity. Peace to you all.

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  1. I also drew a tree with two colors in my art work. Trees have so much meaning, such as wisdom, strength and life. They grow in the most breath taking place on earth, even the worst. It provides shelter for all of Gods little creaters and shade for all living things. I instantly thought of a tree when I read the word “hollow.” I think we will see alot of them this week.

  5. LOVE That like work!! You worked it out! It’s wonderful and I’m soooooo glad I had a chance to make you smile today with mr. Kiwi. Yoon See is so funny. She sent that to me. I was laughing while I put him together and when I got to those teeth I just lost it LOL! Thanks for laughing out loud with a sistah! he he hee he!!! Love you! V

  7. It’s interesting to see how other artists handle creative blocks. I always have to work with color myself. Your drawing gives the illusion of hidden designs, or maybe that’s just me…looking for patterns that don’t exist. Either way, it’s good that you keep drawing. One day the muse will sing to you again on the top of her lungs. 😉

  8. I love hollow trees Indigene. If you’ve ever heard of letterboxing.org, it’s a fun hobby my kids and I like to do, combining hiking/exploring with a treasure hunt of sorts. Hollow trees are perfect hiding spots for letterboxes.

  10. beautiful linework. i can see some images in your tree, coming out the hollowness of it…..or it’s just showing a story that is yet to be told…..don’t mind me, i am just too sentimental sometimes….

  11. I’m not a tree-hugger, but there is something so wonderfully tactile about trees – the texture of the bark, the curvature, the hollows large and small…. Absolutely wonderful image and such beautiful words to accompany the drawing. I really LOVE this one, Indigene.

  12. Well, *I* happen to think it’s marvelous, both as a take for the topic, and the drawing itself. WHat do kids know anyway?: Mine think that the music I play is awful, and my students all say that I’m crazy. Oh well, huh? You keep it up YOUR way.

  13. hahahahah….I am still laughing at your daughter rolling her eyes….I can just see it…but I do love the tree and I always love the hollows in them…pretty neat!!!

    Have a wonderful day!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

  14. Don’t bother about the rolling eyes,we tend to do that a lot. That’s to show you she loves your picture just as much as all of us do!
    I love the perspective you get with your line work!!!

  20. You know, I came close to going with a tree for this week’s theme too. Physically and symbolically, they hold a unique place in our minds. Your is beautiful. I really like the simplicity of it. Thanks for stopping by PaperCuts!

  24. I like this spontaneous rendering of the hollow tree and its branches…I can almost see animals in it: an owl, and a tiger..How come? 🙂

  26. Looks just like a beautiful maple tree with a hollow knot hole right outside my window. Very nice, expressive drawing, a tree that my robin would love!

  28. I like that you went for simplicity in this one–it adds to the hollow-ness. I admit, my first thought on this topic was a hollow tree too…it must be a beautiful place where you work!

  29. Beautiful illustration, and I love the narrative that went along with it. It’s nice to remember to sit back and relax a bit. The world can be quite beautiful if we take time out to notice. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

  30. Lovely take on black and white piece:)
    Ponder is a way to bring the negative side of hollowness.
    Thanks for dropping by and your lovely comments too.
    Happy weekends and restful mind!

  31. those of us with teenage daughters would be wise to listen to your words. Especially the breath deeply quote. 🙂

  32. Your tree is truly beautiful and the concept is very timely.
    Thank you so much for your kind words. I always enjoy it when you visit.

    Have a great evening.

  36. Oh, if that tree could talk… it might be as tiring as a teenager. 😉 Wonderful, calming words, and beautiful linework.