Transformation 46
The love of wilderness
is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression
of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the only
paradise we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need, if only we had the
eyes to see ... No, wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the
human spirit, as vital to our lives as water and good bread. - Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
It is only when we are aware
of the earth and of the
earth as poetry that we truly live.
- Henry Beston, 1935, Herbs
and the Earth
une deuxième vie des feuilles! beau!
ReplyDeleteElfi, thanks so much for the kind words.... xoxo
DeleteStunning colors and I love the quotes, they speak the truth. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Annie; the Edward Abbey quote is a particular favorite of mine.
Deletesuch a lovely tribute to the wilderness
ReplyDeleteboth in your gorgeous art
and perfect words
thank you
Thanks so much for the sweet words, Tammie! xoxo
DeleteHi Sharmon,
ReplyDeleteI keep coming back to look at this. Knowing that all living matter is related, Nature is such a great teacher, constant force and universal uniting element. What a beautiful rendering you have created with colors that make pleasing melodies, exciting contrasts within a well arranged composition and you've also provided splendid accompanying quotations.
Can you tell that I am really enjoying this?!
Your blog friend,
Steven
Steven, I so appreciate your thoughtful and enthusiastic comment; I'm gratified that you enjoyed it so much!
DeleteREALLY Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sue!
DeleteThis piece is stunning! Reminds me of the deep forest floor . . and the quotes - just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Judy - glad you enjoyed them!
Delete"In wildness is the salvation of the world." (Henry David Thoreau)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharmon, for keeping the hope alive.
Oh, thanks, Ken, I'll add that one to my quote library!
DeleteMuch as I love the limited colours we see in winter here, your piece is a great reminder of the colour burst that is already building in the dark. Beautiful quotes. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Annie; i'm glad you enjoyed them!
DeleteSharmon,
ReplyDeleteOMG - where have I been all this time? Your art is freakin amazing. So fresh, with beautiful balance. I've just liked you on FB so I can still see what you're up to. Thanks for taking the time to comment on the final post on my bloggy...whoo...still blown away by your work. xxxx
Thanks so much, Denise; your kind words mean a lot to me!
Deletebeautiful image and powerful quotes Sharmon, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, and for the kind words, Laura.... Blessings to you... xoxo
DeleteYour latest "Transformation" is simply beautiful, held together by a gorgeous palette. And the words are wonderful... Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour kind words are much appreciated; thanks for visiting!
Deletestunning... ingredients?? do tell... grin
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