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Thursday 31 December 2009

Newness

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These ladies are from a series I'd like to do (have done, am currently finishing) called Postcards. They're 4*6 watercolours. I did the first set of these in July.

A new year is beginning and I'm as excited as a person who likes stability can be; smiling anxiety. But it's good and I look forward to new experiences and journeys as I always do; having faith that it'll be alright though it surely isn't always alright.

I'm headed to Palo Seco for the weekend and will be ringing in the new year quietly, in rural Trinidad, on the beach, with the people I care about. I'm very excited. I'm a homebody, I have few close friends and I enjoy spending time with them and spending time with my family is important to me. I promised pictures last time and didn't deliver but I will this time!

A few things brought newness this year; new nephew, new job, new opportunities, new joys, new sorrows and a newness to the way I choose to love.

I'm digging this today; in remembrance of those (in many years past) I let go, those I chose to keep, the things I dragged out of unscathed, the things that left scars and the things that I can't yet forgive:

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” - Khalil Gibran

Keep good and happy new year,



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25 comments:

Unknown said...

AWESOME, FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL...shall I go on? You really should think about creating some rubber stamps. As an AfAm paper crafter, I pull my hair out looking for beautiful images such as these on rubber stamps...so I wind up using my own line drawings. your style is so unique, I think you'd do well with African American gals who scrap, do cards, etc. We are talking about this subject on Tiare's Ning Group...you should check it out:

http://scrapsofcolor.ning.com/

...love you drawings....they are fabulous.

the.kisser said...

they are soo beautiful! have a happy new year and enjoy the newness that is surrounding you. look forward to more of you in 2010

.kisses.

Eternally Fixated said...

LOVEEEE THIS IDEA!!!! I would def. purchase one now!!! CUTE!!

Just wanted to stop by to wish u a Happy New Year!!!!

Make sure to check out our Top 10 fixated moments of 2009 post!!
www.eternallyfixated.blogspot.com

<3 Ladies of Eternally Fixated

magdaayuk said...

Happy new year! I'm loving the quote, it will help me. this year didnt end too well for me. oh well...;)

Beauty Is Diverse said...

I love your drawings.

Happy New Year.

Nana said...

Happy new years, hun! I love Khalil Gibran's quote. I'm borrowing it and adding it on facebook.;-)

achoiceofweapons said...

These are totally cool!

Sandy Coleman said...

I've just discovered your blog. I love, love your work!

MsMorningGlory said...

Your talent is phenomenal!!!! I am in awe!!! When will you produce the postcards... I would love to own a set!!!

Sharon A. Keyser-Jackson said...

Love them! Beautiful, as is all of your work. Happy New Year!

Robert Trujillo/Tres said...

Beautiful paintigns, love ur style with the womens emtion!

Anonymous said...

Happy new year...your talent is great. So glad to have found your blog..will be back for sure. Have a great 2010!

By the way, i am also a natural sister and sell and make my own hair products. This is my site address: www.prettycurls.com

I may need one of your paintings for my website when i upgrade, that is if you paint for clients.

Keep up the good work and stay blessed :)

rush said...

I am so inspired by your work--I can hardly find the words to describe just how much I love what you do.

I would like to contact you personally, if you don't mind, is there any way I could do that?

I love your blog &, again...your work.

Don't ever stop!

Nicole said...

Your work is so beautiful and inspiring! My daughter likes it also! She's only two years old, but she says "pretty" when she sees them! is any of your work for purchase?

MalibuMara said...

aww thank you!
and of course i LOVE all of these,
you are so talented im jealous

Anonymous said...

Feliz Año!

Andhari said...

Cute pictures, Bri. How was your new year? I planned to have a low key one but being dragged out. Yours sound good :) being with the family is the best :D

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Fly Girl said...

I love passionfruit and I think your works reflects it juicy and joyful essence. You are lovely and so is your art. Love everything here. Do you sell these pieces?

magdaayuk said...

Thanks so much for sharing your experience on my last post:) I hope it all worked out for the best for you! You deserve it;)

Ekua said...

Gorgeous artwork, I'm so glad I came across this site! And that quote is very true.

hanzq said...

Very nic3e, I wish I could draw even close to that :3

B said...

these are absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt, amazing.

you are incredibly talented. although I'm sure you're already aware of this.

kael said...

Your art is beautiful!

Tokyo Trinidad Tobago 東京トリニダードトバゴ said...

So beautiful! They all remind me of myself and my family! Keep up the great work!