Thursday, June 27, 2013

a moment of joy

  watercolor
Photo Credit: Kelly McCullough
(Burundian women, wearing dresses they have made,
 celebrating friendship,
new hope and a future...)

“Do you hear the people sing
Lost in the valley of the night?
It is the music of a people
Who are climbing to the light.

For the wretched of the earth
There is a flame that never dies.
Even the darkest night will end
And the sun will rise.”

― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

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37 comments:

  1. ChristineJune 28, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful painting!

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  2. GlorV1June 28, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Your women are totally awesome and of course they have made their own dresses, keeping up their traditions. Wonderful and pleasantly colorful. Great job! Happy PPF!

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  3. DVArtistJune 28, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    This is an amazing piece. I love the faces on these women. Wonderful.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  4. froebelsternchenJune 28, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    just beautiful!
    HAPPY PPF!
    You are! a princess --- or even a QUEEN
    of Colors!

    xxx from Austria

    Susi

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  5. RaineJune 28, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful! Happy PPF! :)

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  6. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 28, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    You always have the most amazing pieces. Blessings!

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  7. Heather FoustJune 28, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Beautiful!!! Love the colors!

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  8. sharonJune 28, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Love it you are very talented. You have cazptured the joy so well.

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  9. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    This is incredible, really beautiful work! Happy PPF too! :)

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  10. Lynn CohenJune 28, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Very strikingly beautiful. I feel the friendship!

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  11. Ilona HeimböckelJune 28, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful women and quote!

    Happy PPF
    Ilona xx

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  12. Ayala ArtJune 28, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Oh wow.... lovely how the light plays on the colors! ♥

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  13. ann @ studiohydeJune 28, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Great painting :)

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  14. Valerie-JaelJune 28, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Love the happiness and joy coming off the painting! Valerie

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  15. soulbrushJune 28, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Now you make me want this one too. I am mad crazy for your art. Have a wonderful weekend and give kisses to the 'gang' from me.

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  16. Linda RichardsonJune 28, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    love the lively colour and faces! xo L.

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  17. GigglesJune 28, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Simply stunning the art and words...gorgeous!! Love the color and movement in this painting!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  18. Anne MandaJune 28, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful! It's so vibrant, sunny and love those patterns! <3

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  19. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    stunning. you have captured the essence of these beautiful young women. Happy PPF!

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  20. SusanJune 28, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    This is amazing! Such hopeful faces and wonderful body gestures and of course wonderful color. Beautiful!

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  21. Linda RothJune 28, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    A wonderful painting, full of energy and life. I can hear their giggles and laughter. Beautiful work.

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  22. NettyJune 28, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    The song is perfect for your wonderful painting. Happy PPF, Annette x

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

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  23. Linda KunsmanJune 28, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    such a beautiful painting-yes, full of friendship and hope. Love it. Happy PPF!

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  24. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Their expressions are of joy, love and friendship. I hear them singing. Happy PPF xox

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  25. FayeJune 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Such a beautiful painting! I love the colorful outfits on your ladies.

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  26. IvyJune 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautifully done. Love the energy of this piece! HPPF!

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  27. DebbieJune 28, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful painting! Their faces and clothes are wonderful. I love the quoted lyrics, too.

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  28. Nancy McCarrollJune 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Wonderful! The colors, the joy and expressions are so evident. Just excellent work.

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  29. Virginia J BaileyJune 28, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I am loving the joy of this one. Beautiful.

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  30. Cindy D.June 28, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Oh they are lovely! I don't know if they are sisters or friends but either way the easy relationship between them is so wonderfully evident. And I love the road continuing into the far distance. Fantastic!

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  31. www.dorissdaughter.comJune 28, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    This is stunning! I love the theme and composition. It sends such a positive message and the quote is perfect:)

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  32. bellefrogworksJune 28, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    You have a wonderful talent - your watercolors are fabulous. This one stands out even among the other beautiful paintings you have made. Really terrific. Made me smile. HPPF

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  33. hmuxoJune 29, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Wow!!! Nice colors and wonderful designs in this painting, Minnemie!!! A definite favorite. Beautiful watercolor and lovely poem!!!!

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  34. FayeJuly 1, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I've been enjoying your quotes lately as well as the gorgeous art

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  35. JKWJuly 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Gorgeous dresses. . . good art work. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  36. PaintingWriteJuly 4, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Gorgeous - I love the vibrancy of their clothes and you've captured the sheer joy they have in being alive.

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  37. renateJuly 11, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Dear Minnemie:) Your painting is so wonderful! I love the colors and the wonderful expressions on the faces of the young women. I almost can hear the african music in wich they show their cloths. Very well done. Xx

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