GENTLE SPIRIT COLLAGE
Gentle Spirit
Gentle Spirit
The seed pod opened-a woman child emerged. She was not complete..still in the process of becoming finished. She was innocent, having the quality of one who has not yet been injured by life. No soul searching..no vision quest..She was just content to be here and to be a living part of the great Mother Earth.
Close up
I wrote the story of Gentle Spirit as well as all of the stories in my SHE WHO WHISPERS book many years ago. I have to admit, some are outdated now. By that, I mean that my own thinking has changed. Some, however; are still right on target and in line with my current views on life. In Gentle Spirit, I tried to convey the feeling of innocence, as best as I remember it. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to think and feel as though you were not yet injured by life? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to walk the world and be completely trusting of humanity?
View from the bottom
Gentle Spirit is 11”w x 14” h x 1/12” deep She is an original in which I’ve used acrylic on oil and collaged items. She can be viewed and purchased on ETSY through Paypal or ordered from me via e-mail. I take MC, Visa, AmX and Discover as well as checks. I can ship internationally. Postage will vary from country to country.
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She is amazing. Her eyes do tell the story of being untouched by this world we live in. I love the way you think now and then.
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She is beautiful and a gentle spirit emits from her. She also has a wonderful "knowing" look about her as well; innocent yet an understanding of all things.
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty both inside and out. You can just tell that she is at peace with her surroundings
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I don't even know what to say-the feeling of this piece comes through without you even explaining it--so special!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always, but this one is a bit more exotic looking. She may be innocent but she looks like she is destined to break a few hearts as she works her way up the learning curve! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely piece Cheryl and I love your sentiment. Mind you, with loss of innocence comes wisdom I suppose... then it depends what we do with that knowledge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cheryl, as always. I will have to go back and read about her in the book.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed reading your books.
She's wonderfully serene, Cheryl! So beautiful! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteInnocence is what I thought of when I first saw her. Then I looked at the details in the painting, really drawing in all the skills and techniques you used to create her. I loved the phrase "not injured by life." That could be why she is so beautiful and serene.
ReplyDeleteA most joyous post, dear friend.
oh how I do agree with your sentiments!
ReplyDeletelife really knocks us, and leaves bruises and scares...but in the end, i suppose it's what we go through that makes us who we are.
it would be better without injury, for sure..but such is life.
what a beautiful thought/sentiment you've shared with us today..truly thought provoking! and the painting is so wonderfully done....she's gorgeous!
a representation of every woman living, i'm sure we can see our reflection in her eyes!
enjoy your monday!
ciao bella
creative carmelina
Cheryl Gentle Spirit,is just amazing !!
ReplyDeleteYou capture such kindness in her eyes,I always notice eyes first.(my favorite)I adore the butterflies,you take my breathe away. This collage painted piece is totally awesome.Your such a talented artist be so proud.
Enjoy your day.Again love everything about this blog post.
Hugs,Laura. xoxo
Oh my, this is such an amazing piece, she is really beautiful.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment you left. After going through your blog and looking at the wonderful art you do I feel honored that you decided to follow me on mine. Your work is absolutely amazing! You have been blessed with so much talent.
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Ansota
Hello Cheryl, Thank you for visiting my blog, becoming a follower, and for leaving such a sweet comment. It is so very nice to meet you! :) Your artwork is absolutely stunning ... I so envy those who have been blessed with such creative minds and talented hands. I very much enjoyed the writings that accompanied your works ... you have quite a way of unfolding a magical story ...
ReplyDeleteBy the way, when I saw that beautiful and ever so LARGE tray of Baklava, I nearly fell out of my chair! HEAVEN.... :)))) I have become a follower of you now, too!~ Have a blessed and blissful day!
Indeed. Perhaps it is possible, to have that innocence - if "just content to be here and to be a living part of the great Mother Earth..." it is possible. I absolutely love that line, and know that when I am in that frame of mind, however briefly, it is when I am most at peace, and most alive. Thank you for the reminder! ❤
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Her eyes are a gorgeous color and so compelling!
ReplyDeleteShe is so lovely and serene- I especially like the way you created the background swirling around her with all that color and the texture of the flowers and butterflies- wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou are just amazing! How do you keep creating these beautiful and wonderful creatures - and writing such marvellous things?
ReplyDeleteI could be very jealous you know! :)x
She is lovely Cheryl, but you know... now that I think about it, I don't think I would trade my scars and the strength they have brought me to go back to being so open and trusting. Except maybe I think I'd like to have back the body I had in those days. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl, I left a little something on my blog for you, I just had to share your talent with others, but no pressure really!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful, Cheryl!! I found my way here via JudiA's blog and I have spent the better part of the morning browsing your blog....and I'm hooked. Your artwork is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
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