I love everything about this - the sketches, the painting and the sentiment. I agree - dogs have a lot to teach us. Hope all is well with you and yours, Gwen.
Since 1992 we have been creating our whimsical Desideratum Art Jewelry, we are now taking a Sabbatical. Yes, indeed... we have waited a long time for this. The freedom to explore and experiment with abandon and to indulge ourselves in the many fields of creativity that have been simmering away on the back burner.
...and still occasionally creating a piece of jewelry and placing it on our FB Business page Desideratum Art and Jewelry
The prospect of the future is Exhilarating to say the least.
Thank You so very much to Everyone, Individuals and Shop Owners, who have followed our work all these years... we dearly appreciate it... we hope to have lots more things to share in this next chapter of our lives.
Go Placidly Amid The Noise And Haste and Remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; And listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; They too have their story...
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you will become vain and bitter; For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans...
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism...
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass...
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself...
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should...
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul...
With all the sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.......
25 comments:
LOVE dogs, too!
VERY NICE work = )
Thanks Sue... Gotta love a Dog!
O those big brown eyes that plead for understanding or forgiveness or food or just simply say "Love me"
and we do.
Great illustrations Gwen, thank you for sharing.
aquarelles magnifiques..chiens formidables.. :)))
You are too kind Mel and Elfi. I enjoyed it. and I am always interested in the thoughts and quotes from Kafka.
Wow - fantastic composition, lettering, and color!
Thank you J, How is life going?
Love the faces..... so sweet.....
great page, nice dog drawings :)
Hey there Vee. and Jennifer Rose.. Thanks, it is a lot of fun when the subjects are a friend.
There's something about that size of page, 9x12, that invites the most wonderful sketches. My compliments and admiration.
Wow, beautifully designed sketch book page and illustrations. Love your lettering :)
Hi Geo and Karen... sometimes a bare white page just calls out to be filled... I know you know what I mean. xo
Sweet, sweet puppies.
Steven, Dogs just make everything better!!
I am more of a cat person, but I do love dogs too (especially beagles and Labradors) and these sketches are lovely.
Thanks Guillaume... that's pretty nice of you to say for a Cat Person.. cheers
nice work Gwen!! Love the sketches.
Thanks Sandy.. the dogs keep inspiring.
I love everything about this - the sketches, the painting and the sentiment. I agree - dogs have a lot to teach us.
Hope all is well with you and yours, Gwen.
Hi Janice, Dogs really are a man/womans best friend. cheers hope all is well with you too.
Gwen, I love your dog drawings and the sentiment expressed here. Dogs really are the best!
Thank you Sharmon, We both agree with Kafka.
Hi Gwen - life is going well at the moment. Just very busy, but that's better than being bored I suppose!
Hi J, You're right... busy is much better than boring. I'm sure you are enjoying your family this summer, as all year round. cheers.
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