Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Peace Is The Measure

 There is no other way to begin this post than with my continued heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of France and Paris. It is truly sad to know such unconscionable human beings exist in this world and think nothing of killing and hurting innocent people. One of my French cousins and his wife happened to be in Paris for a seminar when the killings occurred and although they were detained by a lockdown for two days, thankfully they are safe. I was going to create a journal page about my feelings but came across this page I had done awhile back and felt it showed my feelings about this:


 For my T Stands For Tuesday peeps I have this to share:


 That is the autumnal mug I have been using lately. Obviously it was somewhere in my subconscious when I started this journal page :


 I began with a napkin background and then added a napkin coffee cup. Upon trying to decide how to embellish a bit I saw a pear on the mug. Do you see it?

 This is the finished page:


 I embellished with charcoal , oil pastels and zinc white Fluid acrylic.

 Finally for this post a mandala tangle:


 You can read in this post about my tangle  play which began with a book co-written by a fellow PPFr :) The basic circle template was provided by Ina Sonnenmoser. I drew it in my journal and then just played with a variety of tangles to fill it in while watching The Voice on TV.

 I'll be linking this post to T Stands For Tuesday, Art Journal Journey, Mix It Monthly, and later this week to Art Journal Every Day, Art It Friday - Show Your Face, and Paint Party Friday.

 Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

     "Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing- peace is the measure."
                                                                                                  George Melton





50 comments:

  1. Wonderful post! We are all shattered after the experiences of the weekend in Paris, and I am very sad. Your journal page shows your feelings well. Love the beautiful autumn page with the pear cup, thanks for joining us at Art Journal Journey. And your mandala tangle is really good. Have a happy T day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. your thoughtful Journal page just fits so well to the sadness of the 11/13. it really feels somewhat like europe´s 9/11. horrible. no answers...
    These tangles are around recently and i think you made a superb one! happy t-day, linda!

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  3. What a fantastic journal page as a tribute to the people of Paris Linda! I love that you took the inspiration of your pear mug for your wonderful Mixed Media cup - it's beautiful as well as your Mandala Linda! Thank you for joining us at Art Journal Journey ♥♥♥ and Happy T-Day!
    oxo
    Susi

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  4. I have written about Paris and my feelings for the people of Paris for four days, and although I'm sure some people are a bit tired of my posts, I find it helps me to do so, since I simply can't understand the cold, calculated nature of the shootings at the music venue. It certainly never hurts to revisit a previous piece of art that applies. And of course, art helps us heal, too. Glad to know your family is definitely safe.

    Your mug is lovely, and subconsciously or not, the collaged cup with pear is wonderful.

    That mandala is insane. I can't believe you drew that. So precise, so clever. My hand is aching just looking at it!

    Thanks for sharing your mandala, your lovely pear cup and collage, and your beautiful art representing Paris with us for T this Tuesday.

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  5. Such a beautiful post full of lovely art.. Your Paris Page is perfect and that Mandala is fantastic. The autumn art with the pear cup is really good. You've been busy my friend.

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  6. That autumn pear cup is wonderful. I love the dark colors, and you capture it so well. Happy T Tuesday!

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  7. Gorgeous journal page, and I am happy to hear your family is safe.
    LOVE your cup this week, very pretty.
    Happy T-day

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  8. So beautiful and I love how we share that love of paper napkins. A lovely thoughtful French themed art piece.

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  9. The Paris massacre came out as a terrible shock. Nowhere in the world it is safe now. Sadly that's how it has become.
    Your journal page looks lovely
    Have a great week
    Hugs and Prayers
    Susan

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  10. Wonderful post honoring Paris and France and visually expressing your feelings ~ lovely artwork and such variety ~ Love it all!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  11. what a fantastic painting,lovely tribute to the people of paris,ist so very sadness,no answer.
    the autumn page is lovely,love the coffe or teacup of this napkin,very clever.

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  12. Linda your cup is gorgeous! Love the bold fruity design and the hot steam as much as the shining on the plate! What an awesome work! http://mix-it-monthly.blogspot.de

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  13. Your art is beautiful, and really conveys your sadness. It feels inappropriate to wish a Happy T-Day, but you know what I mean.

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  14. I was thinking about you this past weekend, knowing your connection to France. I am glad that your relatives are okay. Although, is any of us really feeling "okay" after being shaken by the news coming out of Paris? As always, I continue to pray for peace in the world.

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  15. Your cup and mandala are both fabulous!

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  16. There are no words...but that page speaks volumes beautifully! And both your zentangle and the coffee mug art are spectacular! Love the voice....it was so emotional last night!
    I adore watching your creativity evolve! So cool for me!

    Hugs Giggles

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  17. What a thoughtful post with a very fitting illustration. I'm so happy to hear your family in Paris is ok. It must have been a frightful experience for them.

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  18. Thanks for sharing your heart felt thoughts and beautiful art, that cup of warmth is so comforting, I love it!

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  19. Ooh! I do love that pear mug and your fabulous art!
    My thoughts are turning to Paris every day -such an awful thing to happen! Belated Happy T day! Chrisx

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  20. Sad about the crisis in France
    Luv your pear mug journal page

    Much love...

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  21. All of it so beautiful. Your journal page for France is just perfect.

    x

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  22. I agree with you about the people who caused all the destruction and death in Paris. It is needless and wasted and they are really only self and evil. I love your piece, and your tea cup. it is very autumnal. Hugs.

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  23. Your pages are beautiful Linda! how perfectly the first spread conveys our sadness at the Paris attacks...and a lovely coffee page to calm and sustain...gorgeous mandala too!

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  24. Beautiful work, Linda! Love your tea cup. Glad to hear that your relatives are safe. There is no way to understand these people and their actions.

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  25. Fantastic Mandala. Loved seeing the inspiration for the journal page, even if you hadn't realized it. I did some Paris art earlier in the week. I always turn to art to cope.

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  26. We all are feeling this terrible tragedy. Your journal page for France is perfect. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving despite all the heartache we are feeling, we must go on.

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  27. Your page is lovely, very heart felt and the mug has such a peaceful feeling to it.

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  28. what a beautiful post. Yes, we must think of peace, now more than ever.

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  29. super art, love the girl. happy ppf

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  30. Lovely pieces Linda and a thoughtful Paris tribute.

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  31. Beautiful art! And look at that gorgeous mandala!!! <3

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  32. What a beautiful piece of art homage to France. These terrible events still have me stunned. This weekend my dear friends, Susan and her daughter, Dominique in Brussels are in 'lock down'. I am praying that they will be safe and that life will soon return to normal. We should not have to live in this fear. xx

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  33. Linda, I love all of your art posted here. I really like how you used the Zinc White to make the steam for the drink. I never quite know how to use that particular color but this is a perfect. Also, I can relate to your Paris sentiment. Prayers for France and Belgium... <3

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  34. This is a wonderful post. I love your art. The steam coming from the hot tea, wonderful!

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  35. Beautiful art work. I especially love your cup!

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  36. Your painting with the mug is so good, I could just about pick it up, clever how the steam is rising, and your mandala is so precise and decorative.
    But pride of place must go to your Paris art, such a thoughtful and also beautiful piece, well done.

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  37. All three are beautiful pieces, especially the Paris journal page!

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  38. Your words and art are so very touching. It is always inspiring to see how an artist creates their work. Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. I was happy and did enjoy the workshop, both experimenting with new techniques and meeting up with art pals. Have a lovely week, Linda.

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  39. What a beautiful post! I am sad about the events in France. I am glad your family was safe. Lovely paintings and sweet thoughts.

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  40. Your journalpage expresses beautifully how you feel about the horrible events in Paris. I was thinking of you this week, knowing how close you feel to France. The world is such a beautiful place, but those people seem to be determined to make it hell for all of us. Very sad ....
    Your mandala is gorgeous,, and I like your steaming cup of tea :-)

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  41. Such a loving tribute. Glad to hear your cousins are safe. Love your work Linda - all of them.

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  42. Linda, your art is inspiring!Love the mandala tangle and your pages is superb!I am glad your cousin was safe. A brazilian got 3 shots on his back and some got hurt too.What a crazy world we are living in!I am grateful art can save and minimize our pain.Happy T day:)!

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  43. Beautiful post and artwork Linda,
    It must have been so frightening for your cousins being in Paris, but thankfully they're safe.
    I just can't take in some of the horrendous news clips and details... it's unthinkable that anyone could carry out such atrocious acts of violence. Words escape me.
    xx

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  44. Oh how I adore that autumn mug! And yes, I spied the pear on the mug. I enjoyed seeing this page today. thank you for commenting on my post earlier. It Gave me a smile.

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  45. Gorgeous and heartfelt, a beautiful post xox

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  46. I can see a pear - it makes that cuppa shine.
    Have a good and artful week ahead! We have first minus day today, -3C! brrrr....

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  47. Gorgeous journal pages, Linda! Especially the first one, which is so beautiful and peaceful. I'm happy to hear your dear cousins are safe. How frightening an experience this must have been for them! Hugs, xx

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