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Love, Devotion and Spirituality
Posted on | March 5, 2009 | 3 Comments
As I have written before I am in the process of painting Shelter Dogs. It has been quite the experience and I have grow personally and professionally. So how can a dog and the process of painting the dog connect with love, devotion and spirituality? Looking into those eyes….really looking, gives cause to reflect upon your own life and the values and judgments we have accumulated over the years.
One realizes how incredibly simple yet complex the mind of a dog really is. They read you in simple terms….are you gentle, are you kind, will you take me home? Some, such as Scout, the pit bull in this blog, searches for kindness. The eyes show sadness, lack of trust and yet there is that eternal hope that only a dog has. It doesn’t take much to make a dog happy.
Our art reflects what is inside of us. This is why it is so scary to enter shows, show our friends our paintings ….. what will they think? I have decided we must learn to love with the heart of a dog. Just accept love and give love without question. Love our art, love the process of creating….love the creature we are.
Get in your studio and paint. Let me know what is going on with you. Stretch, grow and believe in yourself !!!
Don’t forget to take the survey ( link is below) if you haven’t already done so. Thanks
Tags: art > devotion > dogs > love > painting dogs > shelter dogs > spirituality
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March 27th, 2009 @ 12:40 pm
What beautiful pictures these are. You really captured the eyes of these dogs and revealed their souls to us. And that means you’ve revealed a lot about yourself.Making art is one of the most courageous acts a human can do.
Henry Ward Beecher once wrote, “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.”
Thank you for your willingness to share yourself with us.
Warm regards,
Aprille
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April 6th, 2009 @ 11:21 am
I am blown away by the depth of expression I see in these dogs eyes! Even if they have been abandoned or abused you can still see the desire to trust in their eyes.
I have adopted several lost dogs over my lifetime and it is amazing to me how quickly they seem to forgive whatever has happened to them. They have a capacity for unconditional love that we could all learn from.
I’ll bet these portraits speak to people and will help to get these wonderful dogs adopted quickly.
Warmly,
Lauren
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May 9th, 2009 @ 6:06 am
Hello Gwen,
After reading your comment on Robert Genns letter about “Sterility”, I wanted to look at your dog portraits.
Your portraits are exquisite, beautifully rendered and quite moving.
As a dog owner and walker, and artist, I hope that you are able to adopt one of these beautiful creatures. I am sure that you get to know them as you paint.
Sincerely,
Catherine
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