Friday, May 11, 2012

journey

watercolor

"And so my prayer is that your story
will have involved some leaving and some coming home, 
some summer and some winter... 
My hope is your story will be about changing,
about getting something beautiful born inside of you
about learning to love a woman or a man,
about learning to love a child,
about moving yourself around water,
around mountains, around friends,
about learning to love others more than we love ourselves,
about learning oneness as a way of understanding God...
It might be time for you to go.
It might be time to change..."
~Donald Miller
Through Painted Deserts: Light, God, and Beauty on the open Road


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48 comments:

  1. Tracey FKMay 11, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I loved your entry for APR this week and this is even more stunning... you are on a roll of wonderful work... the composition and colour in this are fan freakin tastic...xx

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  2. carol l mckennaMay 11, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Absolutely wonderful painting ~ very scenic and serene ~thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  3. Valerie-JaelMay 11, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Great post, picture and text! Valerie

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  4. WrightStuffMay 11, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    This is stunning!

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  5. Nancy McCarrollMay 11, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    that is a beautiful rendition, little minnie, and could be set in Colorado just outside my little town. The poetry is wonderful. Just WOW.

    I am starting on the frog on silk...seems too pale; we shall see.

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    1. minnemieMay 11, 2012 at 8:03 AM

      See, that is me on my way to your house:-) It'll take me a while to get there (as the little Beatle Bug often suffers mechanical issues... and the driver has her own issues...) but no doubt a joyous silky frog will meet us there;-)

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  6. NettyMay 11, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    totally wonderful. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  7. NordljusMay 11, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    What a stunning piece! Love the effects you create in your watercolours, like on the road surface here, and the colours are gorgeous. I've started getting more into watercolours a few months ago, but I'm often struggling, but your work is really inspiring!

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    1. minnemieMay 11, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      Thanks for the encouragement all! Nordljus, I think you are doing well - your colors are so vivid and intense. Keep going!

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    2. minnemieMay 11, 2012 at 12:28 PM

      PS: the textures are created with salt on the watercolor when the paint is still wet - but not too wet.

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  8. VictoriaMay 11, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Wow..such gorgeous art..truly captivating..and pulls me right into a story unfolding..I also love that car..and mesmerizing trees....fabulous work!!
    victoria

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  9. FayeMay 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    What a gorgeous watercolor painting! Love the car.

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  10. Carolyn DubeMay 11, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    This is the perfect painting for the passage! Wow!

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  11. Cris, Artist in OregonMay 11, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Your work is very good. I have the feeling of that car moving with the way you painted the trees. I am still chuckling over your story at Lynns blog. I just came from there. :))

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  12. MarjiMay 11, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Lovely painting.. and perfect car for the journey. Happy PPF

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  13. LindsayMay 11, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I almost can't believe you created this with water color... didn't it take ages to finish it? So beautiful :)

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    1. minnemieMay 11, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      I guess part of what I like about watercolor is that it dries pretty quickly - especially when all the ceiling fans in the house are going full blast:-) It did take coming back to it several times, though, for want of shadows and texture. But that is always my struggle: the bulk goes quickly, but the details (and the unknown of when the details are enough)can swallow me.

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    2. minnemieMay 12, 2012 at 2:14 PM

      OH, it took about 2 weeks on and off (lots of staring at it during the OFF times) from start to finish.

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  14. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 11, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful! I love the car. :)

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  15. YvonneMay 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Very nice work. I used to have a bug, but it was green. Still reminds me of the road trips I used to take in it. I will have to check out more of your blog. Looks inviting.

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  16. LeoviMay 11, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Interesting way, I like this watercolor.

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  17. GigglesMay 11, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Fitting poem for that beautiful art!! Well done!

    Hugs Giggles

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  18. Scarlett ClayMay 11, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Wonderful combination of words and art, I love the composition you chose to pair with this poem, especially love the tall trees and mountain..we don't have many around here to look at in central TX. :)

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  19. Lisa RichardsMay 11, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I'm a big Donald Miller fan, and I love the painting!

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  20. Tammie LeeMay 12, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    i feel as though i am on the road as i look at this painting, such is the power of a wonderful piece of art.

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  21. kristin maynesMay 12, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    This is one of my favorites! I love the tall trees and the little bug car. All the greens are beautiful. I especially love the orange bug. Love your work!! Happy PPF!

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  22. Carrie MartinezMay 12, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    This is wonderful! I love the way you did the trees, the strokes for the leaves and colors...nice! I checked out some of your other work...simply beautiful, especially Mrs G. Happy to have met you at the Paint Party! Have a great weekend :)

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  23. Daniele ValoisMay 12, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Wow, the trees are really awesome!

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  24. UnknownMay 12, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    What a beautiful bug! In Italy we call it "maggiolino", that's the traslation for bug. A wonderful painting!

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  25. MandyMay 12, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    oh...love your words and love to bits your piece...xxx

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  26. Barnum's WinterMay 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Very impressive! Wonderfully done!

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  27. ViolaMay 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    So beautiful, makes me feel I'm walking there in the forest,and I love the old-fashioned car! :))

    Lovely weekend! :)

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  28. scrapmanufakturMay 12, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    ...oh wow, so wonderful, beautiful painting

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  29. Anne MandaMay 12, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Really wonderful watercolor, beautiful composition and depth! And that pretty red WV - cherry on top!

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  30. GinnyMay 12, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Your work is incredibly beautiful. I love watercolors and I am so impressed with what you can create. I am also touched by the words that you choose to go with your art. Your blog is such an inspiring place to visit.

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    1. minnemieMay 12, 2012 at 2:22 PM

      Thanks for all the encouragement! I am blushing yet beaming:-) What fun to share the creative journey!

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  31. Linda RothMay 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Yes, the words you choose to go with your art are very moving. I especially liked Shel Silverstein's poem--I like Shel Silverstein period. Your watercolors are beautiful. I admire your control of the medium. Your treatment of the trees is inspiring. You taught me something. Thank you.

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  32. EVAMay 12, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    A wonderful poem and a gorgeous painting to accompany it! Such depth!

    It is great to have you join us at PPF and I am sorry we have been remiss in dropping by to say Hi. Happy to hear you are enjoying yourself. Your beautiful art is a lovely and always welcome addition!

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  33. MollyMay 12, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I love the brush marks you made for the trees! It gives such a nice atmosphere to your scene:)

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  34. paulineMay 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Your painting is beautiful! It is unlike any watercolor painting i've ever seen. I really love your style, and that little orange bug on the road is awesome. Lovely words by Donald Miller too... Have a great weekend! xoxo

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  35. carlareyMay 12, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Love this!!! Oh, it makes me want to take to the open road on a solo adventure!

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  36. Elisa ChoiMay 13, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    a very touching poem that goes so well with your painting. Simply inspiring. I am going through changes too and I can relate to this.

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  37. ZueMay 13, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I am rather impressed by this....not only can you do lovely landscape, but cars as well!
    Brilliant!
    It has a lovely softness to it with lovley words to accompany!
    xxx

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  38. UnknownMay 13, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    This is so beautiful- I love the way you did the composition and the color palette you chose- wonderful!

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  39. Jennifer McLeanMay 13, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Gosh Minn, you are some kind of amazing artist. THis painting is so beautiful and the addition of the volkswagon bug is so whimsical. You are so talented.
    Thanks for commenting, you're right mom is amazingly talented, she's inspired me all my life. Whatever kind of art or craft she touches is beautiful. I'm lucky to have here genes.

    Can't wait to see your submission this week!
    Hugs to you,
    Best,
    Jenn

    PS. Oh!! I WANT your tomato pie recipe!! I love unusual recipes. We found an amazing but unusual grape pie recipe years ago (I'll have to see if we still have it - it works best with wild grapes, the sour ones, lol)

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  40. KristinMay 14, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    WHAT a gorgeous painting and beautiful words to accompany it - I love all the light your have here in your piece and the little bug is perfect! xo

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  41. KokopelliMay 15, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Wonderful painting! Happy belated PPF!

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  42. Liz PowleyMay 16, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Composition fantastic, technique fantastic. I love this. beautiful work.

    Best wishes,
    Liz

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