Thursday, May 2, 2013

free space

 
watercolor

“Hospitality 
means primarily the creation of free space 
where the stranger can enter 
and become a friend instead of an enemy. 
Hospitality is not to change people, 
but to offer them space where change can take place. 
It is not to bring men and women over to our side, 
but to offer freedom 
not disturbed by dividing lines.” 

― Henri J.M. Nouwen, Reaching Out

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35 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    I love Henri Nouwen, and this quote is lovely. Your watedcolor is wonderful, your whites are so good. I can feel the warmth of the sun in your sky!

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  2. UnknownMay 3, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, I really love this painting!

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  3. DianneMay 3, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    A brilliant composition--it really keeps they eye moving through the painting. Simply beautiful! happy PPF!

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  4. GigglesMay 3, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Lovely quote to go with your romantic watercolor!! Very nice job!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. Lynn CohenMay 3, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    A Mazing watercolor! Spain? Simply gorgeous !!! So impressed!

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  6. dentheMay 3, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Beautiful.... this reminds me of Greece or the south of Spain

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    1. minnemieMay 3, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      It is in Greece - the island of Santorini. I have sadly not been there, but my brother has. This was painted from one of his photographs.

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  7. Valerie-JaelMay 3, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Beautiful painting and quote! Valerie

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  8. Tracey FKMay 3, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    very very cool watercolour and quote... loves the touches of colour in the brick work... and admire you for working on rough paper... I just can't work on it and get those crisp lines like you do... xx

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  9. www.dorissdaughter.comMay 3, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Beautiful work. You have done a great job with the shading and that amazing blue sky

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  10. ann @ studiohydeMay 3, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Great painting, I love the clean lines. The quote is perfect too.

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  11. sharonMay 3, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful water colour and quote.

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  12. PaintingWriteMay 3, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I love this piece - not only do you paint wonderful animals and people but you do architecture too!! It reminds me of buildings in Greece or a little town called Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia - all little white sugar cubed buildings!

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  13. NettyMay 3, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    loving your gorgeous watercolour.
    Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. Confuzzled ShannonMay 3, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    I just started to play with watercolor. Your edges are so sharp!

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  15. ViolaMay 3, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    What a very lovely watercolor paint! =) so in harmony! and I like your words also! :)

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  16. SusanMay 3, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Spectacular watercolor. The sky is such a beautiful contrast with the building. Well done.

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  17. Helen CampbellMay 3, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful watercolor, and your chosen quote fits perfectly.

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  18. MarjiMay 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Such a beautiful scene. I've not been to Santorini either - sadly. I was close - but didn't get there. You captured it beautifully. Love the quote too.

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  19. DVArtistMay 3, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    This is an amazing piece of art. Wonderful water colors.
    The quote is perfect.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  20. IvyMay 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful watercolor, I just love this. HPPF!

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  21. AbelaMay 3, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Good job. Saludos

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  22. Ilona HeimböckelMay 3, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Great quote! It fits in with my studies at the moment, teaching intercultural understanding.
    Wonderful watercolour; with these reduced colours, you have created a lot of dimension.

    Happy PPF
    Ilona

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  23. Cris, Oregon ArtistMay 3, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Lovely work. I liked what you said on my blog about finishing a journal. Perfectly said. :) HPPF

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  24. Ayala ArtMay 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Very peaceful and lovely piece .

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  25. RitaMay 3, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    A serene painting and a perfect quote to go with it. :)

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  26. ChristineMay 3, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    This is so beautiful, it looks Santorini inspired.

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  27. Cindy D.May 4, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Wow! This took such a delicate touch! I don't have that! I should practice. :) Really lovely!

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  28. soulbrushMay 4, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Love the way you relate your art to quotes, very inspiring. Jy is altyd in my gedagte en die seuntjies ook. Ek sal n lank email vir jou skryf vogende week. Baie liefs en wfs. Happy PPF and have a great weekend.

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  29. bellefrogworksMay 4, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    You are a very talented artist - you amaze me with your versatility. I also love Henri Nouwen-that is a wonderful quote for someone like me who for many years thought hospitality had to do with my home being a perfect place to visit - not at all - it's about the people who come and the relationships that follow. HPPF

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  30. Gatepost productionsMay 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Seeb sprang to mind when I saw your lovely painting. Seeb is in the Middle East, in Oman. When I tell you I haven't been to, or given much thought to, Seeb for about 50 years, you can imagine how surprised I was when your painting jogged my memory!

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  31. Linda KunsmanMay 4, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    oh wow- your watercolor is breathtaking!! A beautiful quote too. Happy weekend!

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  32. hmuxoMay 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderful watercolor..I love the angle!! and of course, I love the quote....

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  33. NeesieMay 8, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Such a perfect painting for a wonderful quote.
    Your watercolour has such a peaceful, serene quality to it. The colours are fantastic.
    So by now I guess you realise I love it! ;D

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  34. JaneMay 8, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    This is a fabulous watercolor, such a difficult angle ,but superbly painted !

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