Commission for Stellani Coleman
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails"
When I was making this commission for a wedding gift, It was about the time of the Royal Wedding and finding out about our friends marriage being over.
The emotions are both so different.
The hopefulness and happiness of the one and the despair and the anguish of the other.
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Stunning contrast having that timing... This piece seems so tender... perfect composition for the verse.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful, and I love that verse. It is sad that feelings for others change! Valerie
ReplyDeletelife is about duality - beginnings, endings, love and sadness - i don't think i would like to any other way. it adds riches and depth to life. your picture is beautiful - i love the butterflies flutter around your lady, its very tranquil.
ReplyDeleteyes, it's funny, how there can be so much delight in one love's beginnings and sandess in another's end.
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful Heather, I LOVE It.
What a sweet painting......I love the daisies.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful. I especially love her hair band. The verse is so lovely and I am sure it must have been bittersweet with two opposite ends of loves journey.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting to go with a lovely quote.
ReplyDeleteI love the expression on her face, so full of hope and promise...just beautiful! My DH and I had those words read at our wedding, not always easy to remember but so true.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
She is just sooo very beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love everything about it!! Lovely quote~ Happy PPF!xo Theresa
ReplyDeleteHeather this piece is a beauty!!! what a sweet character....and I love the quote...too!!! wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!!!
nice, very bridal...
ReplyDeleteA beauty surrounded in butterflies....love is free if one wants it. So sad it doesn't stay for some.Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle >^..^<
Life's contrasts - one door opens and another closes. For some, though difficult and sad, making a change works out best for all. I hope that proves to me the case for your friends.
ReplyDeleteYour painting and its sentiments are an incredibly beautiful gift!! Super job, Heather!
oh love...so enveloping and all encompassing..both in the loss of it AND the gain.Your beautiful girl looks like she has the wisdom and understands love completely.Such serenity in her eyes. SO sublime :)x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece and a little sad. Annette x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Lady!, Un saludo
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely.
ReplyDeleteA really lovely piece. You have a great style Heather. Recognisable as uniquely yours.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Heather!
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She is beautiful Heather and awe inspiring along with the quote. Happy PPF! I always love your work.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!! I love her face.
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Love this Heather... just gorgeous and beautiful poem. Yes it's really sad when a marriage come to an end... hope your friends will be ok... have a good weekend
ReplyDeleteMy first thought when I saw your beautiful painting...I want to crop it a bit so I can use it as my profile pic on my anniversary month! :) Seriously...although I'd hate to crop any of this amazing piece of artwork! You capture expressions so well and your attention to detail is admirable and inspiring. Love the butterflies, flowers, the dress, the soft colors...OMG, and those eyes! Love is definitely in the air!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy all your work. Have a beautiful weekend, chica! :)
So pretty both art and words.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet painting. And a bittersweet story of beginnings and endings. Life is a cycle.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather..wow..she is absolutely magical..such a beautiful soulful spirit..i love her energy of enchantment..just gorgeous!
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Such a beautiful bride!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paint colors and an interesting conexcelentes texture.
ReplyDeleteBlogger is playing up today with it´s comments service, my excuses if this post is a duplicate!
ReplyDeleteThe previous one had a (long) list of all the details I loved. :D
Your work reminds me a little bit of Aya Uwekawa's; have you heard of her? I like the style of your faces. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauty. I adore your style.
ReplyDeleteIts the duality of emotions that makes us truly live and feel. Without sadness , we would not appreciate joy. Thats my take on it this Sat evening. take care, gerri
Really pretty! I love her face and the colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful soulful painting Heather. Perfect for a wedding gift. Happy Mother's Day too !:-)
ReplyDeleteJust BEAUTIFUL Heather! Love your work ... Happy Mom's day! and Happy PPF on Sunday a.m.
ReplyDeleteShe is really pretty. She is prettier in person. Nice job on the finishing touches.
ReplyDeleteI usually don't care much for these faces, yours is an exception, its BEAUTIFUL
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
Such a gorgeous piece! Your details as just lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteThis piece is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes, we commonly are happy over one event and sad and distraught over the other. What if we were simply curious and showed up with all our heart and presence for both...
Your art is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHer eyes are so dreamy! She's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely creation. Very well done. Wishing you a bleated HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful... I love the soft muted tones!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day :)
xo
Kristin