I just discovered Inspire Me Thursday. Today's topic is warrior. Above is amixed media painting that I created in my Hyderabad studio. It's called "Nothing Less than Butterflies." I am posting her in response to the topic of "warrior," because I've found that my inner warrior is most triumphant when I've finally set standards for myself. This is when she very gently but surely marches on for a cause, with each step, making strides towards the goal. In this case, the standard is that love and life offer "nothing less than butterflies." Notice, too how her body is made of ayurvedic clay, covered in 22K gold foil, much like an armor for a warrior. So, there... my first Inspire Me Thursday post... hope you enjoyed!
I did notice how she is girded and I love that she will settle for nothing less than butterflies--a positive outlook! And a delightful interpretation of the theme!
Posted by: daydreamer | May 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM
This is a very beautiful piece- wonderful mixed media and your words are wise and meaningful. Lovely work!
Posted by: Lori Saul | May 21, 2009 at 07:56 PM
i just love that phrase 'nothing less than butterflies' :) Your painting is beautiful, thank you so much for sharing with us at Inspire Me Thursday!
Posted by: melanie | May 21, 2009 at 08:44 PM
hi, anna! glad to see that you're back on the net. i've been wondering where you had gone off to. india, wow! i'll look through your blog after this to see if you've posted any travel photos. be well! - apol
p.s. sometimes, your works remind me of plet's. something in common really running in your veins :)
Posted by: pomme | May 23, 2009 at 03:13 AM
Hello, everyone from Inspire Me Thursday! Thank you very much for the generous comments. I am so glad to have found the Inspire Me Thursday community! I will be dropping in often. You are all inspiring!
- Anna
Posted by: Anna M. Rosete | May 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Hi, Apol! Thank you for dropping by my blog. I will be posting India stuff for you. As for finding my work simlar to Plet's, wow! That's definitley a complement. She's a rock star! Congratulations on the pending arrival of your little one! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Anna M. Rosete | May 26, 2009 at 10:04 PM