Monday, July 15, 2013

One Little Word: Fierce!

Posting to you from Israel, with the word up at One Little Word today, which is FIERCE!


In law school, a friend said to me, "I'm always so surprised when you stand to see how small you are.  I forget, because you're so fierce."   I've heard similar comments since then...

In a Midsummer's Night Dream, Helena describes Hermia as follows:
She was a vixen when she went to school.
And though she be but little, she is fierce.
I like being described as fierce!  Certainly, I am fierce in my beliefs, fierce in my instinct to protect those I love, and fierce my passion to live life creatively and to the fullest.

I get some of my fierceness from my mom, who likes to say "Hell hath no fury than a Sporn scorned,"  which is her own take on the words of William Congreve (1670-1729), an English playwright and poet:
 "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." Act 3, Scene 2, The Mourning Bride (1697).
Fierce is passionate.  Being fierce means you care.  What are you fierce about?




This is a page in my art journal.  I drew the face and doodled the flowers with a Pitt Pen, then colored them with Neocolor II crayons and a water brush.  Around the edges, I stenciled borders from my Border Stencil from Stencil Girl with white gesso and acrylic paint.  I added the text digitally.

I hope you are inspired to create something around the word "FIERCE," and link it up to One Little Word!  

Need more inspiration?  Check out all of the work by the amazing Design Team! 

And here's another great "FIERCE" quote, by former Prime Minister Winston Churchill:
You will make all kinds of mistakes; but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce you cannot hurt the world or even seriously distress her.
Linking to all my favorite Monday blog hops:  Make It Monday, Mandarin Orange Monday, Creative Every Day, Inspire Me Monday, and Be Inspired.

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.

30 comments:

  1. I'm fierce about my boys...other than that it seems like I'm suppose to be proper and NOT be fierce. I hate that! SUCH an inspiring post Jessica. :) LOVE the work in your journal. I need to use words more in my work. I need to take a lesson from you ;)

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  2. Fierce beauty in this journal page my diminuative friend. Fierce about protecting my family and my furry companions, fierce about lack of awareness at what's truly important on this world and about this bountiful world we live in. Fiercely loyal to friends like you. xox

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  3. A powerful word and the quote. Loving your journal page. :)

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  4. Love it so pleased I popped over from MIM xx Jan

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  5. Beautiful page and I love the word choice. Fierce, what a beautiful word. In dutch the translation gets somewhat lost, I think. For the reference to strength disappears and only the fury remains.

    Me, I am tiny but fierce when it comes to my loved ones and things I am passionate about. Though I have mellowed a bit over the years. Which is a good thing I suppose, I choose my battles now and no longer let them pick me.
    xx

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  6. Love, love, love this page.

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  7. Jessica, your work is beautiful.

    I am fierce about protecting those I love. I was a fierce teacher working tirelessly to see that all of the children got what they needed and deserved. Now, I am fierce when I coach others. Thank you for the question. I would not have described myself as fierce but now I can see where it would apply.

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  8. The colours are so yummy, and the swirls and flowers playful!

    I've never thought of fierce as a positive word. When I think of fierce, I think of people who are not sensitive to how their actions will effect others and go in for the kill. So you have an interesting take of the word. In terms of your definition, I am fierce about my family, doing the right thing, the environment and art!

    Thanks for causing me to think!

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  9. A woman who knows who she is! Love the portrait-especially all the flowers that balance out the usual thoughts of fierce!
    I am fierce about appreciating the interconnectedness of this beautiful world we live in! That means making wise choices in my thoughts and actions!

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  10. Gorgeous page, I love all the layers. Here's to fierce women! :)

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  11. Your art journal page is fierce! Love the face, gorgeous hair and color!

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  12. This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at MIM! Good luck!
    Rene :D

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  13. love the image, brilliant colors and design, it is beautiful

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  14. wooow love the color you used and really a beautiful work you have made....great Job


    I see your card on MIM...if you like to visit me my card is number 48...would be glad if you leave me some love too...big hugs, Monika

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  15. This is so stunning. Your colors and design are luscious. I get the same reaction about my height, I am only 5'3 but apparently I seem much taller. :)

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  16. I think she is strong and determined with the potential to be very fierce (the snake?). She is also very beautiful and warm. I love the image with its amazing colour combinations and twists and twirls. Thank you for sharing it on Mandarin Orange Monday:)

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  17. Fantastic art and colors Jessica. I saw this on MIM..Loz

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  18. I'm curious if you are creating art in Israel, or if you posted ahead?! She has an ethnic look about her!
    I ate falafel this weekend, but it wasn't as good as what I got in the Afula bus station! Oh your travels are bringing up so many memories for me! Ill have to give some thought to the question of fierceness!

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    1. I did post thus in advance!! I am doing a lot of sketch.ing and hope to have things to share when I get home!! Xo

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  19. lovely story, and the art is magnificent. I like how you did the borders, and all those colourful flowers in her hair. Great work!

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  20. You've outdone yourself! LOVE this! And I've just discovered the word FIERCE through you! I want to be fierce for the Lord! Oh and btw, you won my ATC giveaway this week. Could you send me your address by email to patsy.paterno (at) gmail.com? Blessings! patsy

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    1. Thanks Patsy! I'm so excited to wi your giveaway and am sending you my snail mail address!

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  21. Hi, Jessica, wow... this is such a wonderful creation! Love the delightful colors and this powerful word - Fierce. Thank you so much for sharing. :)

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  22. I love your art journal page, it is gorgeous! Thank you for posting such an inspirational post. New follower via MIM.

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  23. Came from MIM to see more.
    Gorgeous creation that really inspires. Fierce is such a great word and emotion. I should probably try and be it more.
    xxx

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  24. Aawww what a beautiful page...I love all the swirls and flowers on her head ♥ Conny
    http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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  25. How beautiful!! Love the amazing hair on your fierce warrior woman. Gorgeous!

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