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Perspective: Queen of the Canyon

When I visited “The Grand Canyon”, I came away with many perspectives, this image was one of many.  I’m sure I will be painting many of the perspectives I gained from this vast beauty!
The Grand Canyon is a Queen. It’s all beautiful from this perspective!
Go out and investigate nature (with people in it…or not! 🙂

Dictionary.com defines the word “perspective” in (7) ways, I chose the following definitions to describe my image viewpoint:

a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships
on a flat surface;
a visible scene, esp. one extending to a distance;
the state of existing in space before the eye; 
the state of one’s ideas, the facts known to one, etc.
a mental view or prospect.
Have a peaceful week.
P.S. Here is the work in progress:

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  1. So beautiful! I have never been there– I’m sure I would be overwhelmed. I went to the Parthenon two years ago, a place I never even imagined I would be able to go, and it was just jaw-dropping-breathtaking-inspiring!! Your Grand Canyon Queen makes me want to start planning a trip!

  3. Great and imaginative painting of a perspective of the Grand Canyon! Love the colors! I enjoyed seeing your work -in-progress too.

  6. Wow, you are so original! Never saw anything like this, before!
    Thanks for your nice comment on my own IF piece. Are you driving yet? Want to come for a studio visit?

  7. I love how you’ve given the grand canyon a feminine identity. I also love the perspective of the canyon wall.

  8. This is as awesome and amazing idea eminating from the source 😉 grand and clever! I have always lived in a canyon, from San Diego to Topanga, both my hoods have canyons and a canyon is a very special place. Grand Canyon is just that the Grandest Lady of them all!
    This is why i love IF soooooo much, not only do i love art but i adore words and this word
    perspective has so many cool meanings, thanks for pointing that out 😉

  11. This is gorgeous!!! Thanks for your comment on the cat! I laughed too! The original was a bit too much, I had the cats legs around the owners head….too much I think?

  12. Beautifull painting!
    I must say it was really nice reading about you and the process to make art. I love knowing about the woman behind the art. I was also very impressed about how you prepare your own natural oils. Beautifull work, beautiful woman 🙂

  13. This is magnificent!!!! OMG!! How brilliant is this. I love the wonderful colors and her beautiful face. You have really done your thing with this piece. Totally out of the box for sure. Great job! Oh girl don’t you know I’m going to do a picture of you and I and few others shaking our coconuts too! he he he he! It’s going to be so crazy hilarious! he he he he! I love you girly. Now dance!!!

  17. What wonderful glowing colours, I think the sense of awe you get from seeing the grandure of nature really does put things into perspective.
    Thanks so much for your insightful comments, the plight of our indigenous people in Australia really is very similar to that of the American. The damage here has gone so deep with the breakdown of the of family and community and really it is only in very recent times that cultural pride and knowledge has been encouraged both within the Koorie and the wider community. I get very upset with the ignorant attitudes and comments people still cling to especially in rural areas.

  18. HI, this is so creative and imaginative. Great job!!! I love your take on the topic. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I really appreciate your kinds words!
    Have a good day, Heather

  21. I love your Queen within the canyon, and the colors are simply stunning – what a beautiful piece! We are indeed planning a trip to visit the Lady herself for summer ’11, we’ve been saving up for a few years!

    Have a wonderful week! Susan

  27. ooooh, this is so… cool. Seriously, you’ve captured every aspect of interpretation and making art. I am in awe.