Thursday, December 8, 2011

Love Springs Eternal

May you be surprised at finding beauty in the midst of ruin.


Day 7 of "A Virgin a Day" hosted by artist, Rebecca Brooks at:
recuerda mi corazon
I created this nicho using a vintage Italian Holy card of a Madonna in adoration of a rose that appears to have sprung up in the midst of nothing. I couldn't keep from thinking about how many times I have been surprised at finding beauty in the midst of what might have been viewed as ruins or despair. 

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10 comments:

  1. LenoraDecember 8, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I agree - there are so many wonderful things just hidden in a pile somewhere - i always ache for the families of beautiful old sepia photos at the Sally Anne or other jumble sale, where are their owners, I so love them, but someone knows them! I love her face so soft - would love to see her closer.. lovely piece you made and gave her new life..

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  2. Paula ScottDecember 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    So true, so true!

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  3. Her SpeakDecember 8, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    It is so fitting-- she speaks to us, shines out from from the shadows, the sad and dusty places. A beautiful work indeed. :)

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  4. (Queenmothermamaw) PeggyDecember 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    So beautiful. Very creative and inspiring. I will be on the look out from now on. Blessings
    QMM

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  5. priti.lisaDecember 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Janie, I have to confess...I snooped through you whole blog, and looked at all of your are work...I had such a fun, fun time. You are so very talented. And creative.
    ♥♥♥

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  6. Dawn ElliottDecember 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love your nicho and find it very similar to some of my art. I recently retired from teaching and am now creating art almost full-time...it is so glorious, no? I'll be sure to check back to your delightful site often!

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  7. Fran aka RedondowriterDecember 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I don't see a comment box for the 8th, so will post for today on yesterday's post. This is a beautiful piece and I am curious about the process you used to create it. Lovely music, too.

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  8. Noelle ReneeDecember 9, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    A beautiful thought ~ the rose blooming in the middle of nothing, as if the universe saw a void and wanted to fill it. I love your nicho. It is precious an an inspiring tribute.
    Noelle

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  9. janieDecember 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you all for the beautiful comments. You can find more info on how I made this nicho at
    http://janiemillsart-images.blogspot.com/p/nichos-and-altars.html
    Blessings,
    Janie

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  10. rebeccaDecember 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    thank you for your beautiful heart, your eye for sacred, your willingness to create.

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