crip·ple adj. \ˈkri-pəl\
being flawed, imperfect or lame.
Old English: crēopan: to creep.
An accurate description of this pencil's creative journey : creeping along, flawed, imperfect and lame... yet gaining joy, insight and sanity from the mere act of creeping.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Teacher
watercolor
"Who are you?" "A teacher." [His] sigh was longing. I wish you were my teacher." "I am." The cello-like voice was calm, slightly amused. ~Madeleine L'Engle, A Wind in the Door.
what do I even say, Minn, this is so spectacular!! Any concert violinist would want this hanging on their wall, showing their love affair with their instrument. Thank you so much for sharing this, you're an inspiration!
oh this is so beautiful... i am in love with the angle and the contrast of colors. You are very skilled at watercolor. Your choice of words is perfect... I always love coming here for a visit. xoxo
Such a beautiful painting. My youngest played and it broke my heart when she gave it up. This picture brings back the happy memories or her practising at home. Such beautiful colours, you could reach out and pluck those strings. Von
The painting and quote make me want to read the book! :D
ReplyDeleteI think you will like it - it is packed with analogy.
Deletewow, beautiful rendition! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I stretch my neck I can see you!:-)
Deletebeautiful
ReplyDeleteStay inspired!
this is just soooo gorgeous , and perfect for magnify... you have such great skills... tone and colour are too perfect for words... xx
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous. i really like compositions that show just a section of a face, an object, a scene and this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love those L'Engle books.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting.
A very clever post, that's beautifully executed, Minn. I love the blending of paint/music/words ...
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate close up, detailed paintings of complex things. This view you've taken of the cello is wonderful. Not easy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for enriching my day... for giving me a gift from God through you.
ReplyDeleteMuch of this is a result of (ever so slowly) working through The Creative Call... your influence and encouragement has a ripple effect unmeasured:-)
DeleteWow..truly stunning..what an incredible piece...you inspire me with such beauty!
ReplyDeleteVictoria
what do I even say, Minn, this is so spectacular!! Any concert violinist would want this hanging on their wall, showing their love affair with their instrument. Thank you so much for sharing this, you're an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis indeed is a wonderful piece of art...like it sooooo much!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolors are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Fabulous composition...beautiful watercolor!
ReplyDeleteFabulous composition wonderful watercolor!
ReplyDeleteoh this is so beautiful... i am in love with the angle and the contrast of colors. You are very skilled at watercolor. Your choice of words is perfect... I always love coming here for a visit. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful painting. My youngest played and it broke my heart when she gave it up. This picture brings back the happy memories or her practising at home.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colours, you could reach out and pluck those strings.
Von
What an exquisite watercolour...so beautiful in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteAdore the words too ;D
Have a wonderful weekend ~ enjoy!
Love this! Beautiful colors and perspective. And so much depth.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful watercolor ~ Wow ~ excellent ~ thanks, ^_^
ReplyDeleteWow, this is excellent! Perfect with the quote. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercolor!
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to read the book, too. :)