I'm just squeaking in with an entry into Kristin's wonderful Summer of Color challenge for week 3: Lime and Purple!
I think it's very easy to get discouraged with all of the poverty and cruelty we see in the world. After all, that's all we read about or see in the news. But when I was in Guatemala with From Houses to Homes, I was struck by how many people are there to help. There are so many opportunities to do service in the world - and so many people participating in those opportunities. Seeing all that around me made me feel blessed to be a human being - to have free will - and to be able to choose to give back and help out.
We truly have magic inside of us, if we choose to tap into it. Magic to transform ourselves and the world around us. That is the subject of the quote this month at Color This Quote at Artists in Blogland:
Happy July! Are you flying a flag of independence and freedom this week? If so, what does it look like? I decided to fly a flag of equality, and created this piece, which you can read about here.
Thank you for visiting! I hope you will leave me a comment to let me know you were here. I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can.
Lovely post for the SOC challenge. And I love that Secret Garden quote (my fav book as a kid!). I so enjoy your thoughtful posts along with your fantastic art!
ReplyDeleteOhhh ! Jessica this is beautiful, wonderful,pretty ..words are not enough!
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Love this!I like your talent Jessica :)
ReplyDeleteAMAZING Jessica .. I love her!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, love the flowers in her hair and the beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Jessica, love both pieces. The purple and lime piece is magical, and I love the secret garden quote in the second one. Have a good week! Valerie
ReplyDeletesuch truly heartwarming and beautiful projects Jessica just like your beautiful soul.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, happy and summery blog post - I love both your pieces of work, they are truly beautiful. I love the quote on the second piece - very uplifting.
ReplyDeleteAs always, uplifting words and beautiful art from my dear friend....flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere, I love the flower girl....xox
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful sentiments as well as beautiful art work. Love your contribution for this weeks Summer of Color challenge. Gorgeous use of the colours (I struggled, but I think I made it too hard), and I really love your writing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful collection! I especially love your summer of colour painting - I would have never put lime green + purple together! x
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, Jessica!
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ReplyDeleteWOW, Jessica :). Your artwork is MAGIC to me :). They are always have loving messages & colorful. Hugs!.
ReplyDeleteShe speaks with color. Another beautiful face.
ReplyDeleteShe is really pretty Jessica :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quote as usual! I linked up mine to the challenge. I also read your fantastic interview at Create Mixed Media. What an interesting life you've led. P.S. Several of the artworks for the challenge were beautiful, but not related to the quote, as I'm sure you noticed. Feel free to delete the ones that were just added without having the quote!
ReplyDeleteWonderful quote and such a lovely lady... the flowers in her hair are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite colour combination! Great drawings!
ReplyDeleteThree powerful works of inspiration, Jessica! I am moved both by your own thoughtfulness and by the power of the works! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour art is always so charming and uplifting, and The Secret Garden quote piece is wonderful.
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