Friday, January 23, 2015

hindsight


"In nature nothing exists alone."


"By acquiescing in an act that causes such suffering to a living creature,
 who among us is not diminished?"


"The question is whether any civilization 
can wage relentless war on life 
without destroying itself, 
and without losing the right to be called civilized." 


"Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is 
-- whether its victim is human or animal -- 
we cannot expect things to be much better in this world. 
We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. 
By every act that glorifies 
or even tolerates 
such moronic delight in killing, 
we set back the progress of humanity."
― Rachel Carson

watercolor

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24 comments:

  1. MarjiJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Wonderful! I feel like I am joining them on their journey. So meaningful in such a tangible way. Love your perspective and message. xo.M

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  2. GigglesJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    POWERFUL post...really well done!! So true...love the backsides of those animals!! Wonderful job!

    Hugs Giggles

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  3. jane coquillonJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    That is just so powerful, minnimie.
    Your beautiful paintings perfectly illustrate the vulnerability of these lovely animals.

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  4. BrownPaperBunnyJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Absolutely love these! Happy PPF!

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  5. Valerie-JaelJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    Great post, love the paintings, and the wonderful quotes from Rachel Carson. Valerie

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  6. My name is Erika.January 23, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Great painted sketches. You chose an interesting way to look at these animals.

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  7. PaintingWriteJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    These are beautiful - I love that they are all walking away from the viewer which ties in so perfectly with those wonderful quotes by Rachel Carson with which I agree wholeheartedly. I honestly believe mankind is the only species whose disappearance from the planet would benefit every other living creature and someday we will destroy ourselves but unfortunately not until we've destroyed everything else first.

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  8. gatheringwonderJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    This is absolutely marvelous!

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  9. GeckostoneJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful words and gorgeous watercolor!!!!

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  10. dkatiepowellartJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful images and words to accompany them.

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  11. GlorV1January 23, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Wonderful post. Beautiful creatures that go very well with Carson's words. I applaud your work and post.

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  12. Linda KunsmanJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Such true statements. Beautiful watercolors!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    beautiful work! I'm loving loose, sketchy watercolors lately

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  14. Miss MarpleJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Awesome! Happy PPF - Irma

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  15. EVAJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Wow. With your images and words it is as if they are turning their backs on us in disgust and walking away...

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  16. ColourFlyJanuary 24, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Wow! Amazing painting! Love it!!!!

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  17. Cindy D.January 24, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    What a fantastic and lovely collection of beastly backsides! Beautifully rendered!

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  18. Tracey FKJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    I love the way that you lay down the colour in lines and capture the solidity of them... I always find myself studying how you have laid down the paint... awesome...xx

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  19. dentheJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful and sad ....

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  20. Karla B January 26, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Gorgeous piece!The quote is s sad but so true!

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  21. NeesieJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    An incredibly thought provoking post accompanied by amazing artwork.
    Brilliant! xoxo

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  22. JKWJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Wonderful pictures and quotes. Thank you. Blessings, Janet, PPF

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  23. Abigail DavidsonJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Wow, such a beautiful post and gorgeous paintings!

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  24. Catharina EngbergJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Beautyful animals you´ve painted. I enjoyed them much. Thank you!

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