Magically real!
What happens when everyday happenings are as
fantastic as magic?
Will it create surprise? Skepticism? Or, do we tend just
to ignore it?
I definitely do not. As you will understand when I
tell you what happened one day when I was painting two birds on one of my
canvases.
Believe it or
not, two tiny birds – not hummingbirds, but only about as big as my index
finger, flew into the balcony right outside my studio on the fifteenth floor and
started playing, flying around from one hanging orchid pot to the other, and dancing
on the terracotta chimer there.
Enchanted by the
whole performance, I just sat brush frozen in hand, watching them quietly,
without disturbing them, until they investigated my orchids to their hearts
content, and flew away.
I felt they
had come from some magical place just to visit me and felt so inexplicably
happy!
And they flew in at the moment I was painting these
birds on my canvas!
To me their visit was as magical as being assured
that there are happy spirits watching over me!
It was as if they spoke to me!
Have you had any such experiences? I would love to
know!
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I guess, ultimately that is what I ended up communicating through this painting of mine, imagination is real and real is imaginary too! The theme of interconnectedness.
Links,
SoC ( do check out the awesome color prompt - coral, teal and a pop of white, and the inspiring gathering of artists there)
Super project, love the birds. Whilst on Honeymoon in ST Lucia, a super little humming bird came up to some pretty flowers outside on our balcony, I must admit it was magical.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful experiences! Thnk you, Sue!
DeleteWonderful project, and good that you have mixed reality and imagination. Valerie
ReplyDelete"Everyhting you can imagine is real" Picasso. I do feel it's true! Thank you, Valerie!
DeleteWOW, you have a beautiful imagination and an even more beautiful painting. I adore it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for liking it!
Deleteyour painting is truly beautiful, love her blue face. That really is a coincidence, maybe they were trying to tell you something ....
ReplyDeleteYes,Denthe...I think so too! Thank you for visiting me!
DeleteLovely painting and story. I have a little bird bath in our garden, and the birds often ask me to refill it. You know, you get this feeling that that's what they want you to do.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can understand that feeling, Laila! Glad you wrote and dropped by! :-)
DeleteFirst I am very impressed with this art work. I can feel the peace that seems to permeate the painting. The tiny birds were such a gift. In my tribe we learn at a very young age to watch nature and especially the animals. They always carry a message to us. Could they have been fledgling Finch? If so your world is gong to be full of activity, more than usual.
ReplyDeleteHave a very happy weekend.
Nicole/Beadwright
I am so happy for your comment, Nicole! I think they were sunbirds, although I am not sure. They sure did make me happy! :-)
DeleteThat was truly a magical moment! Love the art work you do. This one exudes tranquility.
ReplyDeleteIt really was, Faye! Thank you for visiting me!
DeleteYour art is magical - what a delight!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you like my painting! Thank you!
DeleteI love the joy and connection with the birds in your beautiful painting. How special to have that visit by those hummingbirds. Did you know hummingbirds represent joy? I am fortunate to have a few hummingbirds visit the feeder and flowers every summer-e real treat to watch. I hope yours come by again.
ReplyDeleteThank you or your comment Linda. I dont think the birds were humming birds...maybe they were sunbirds, I think. And I sure would like to see them again!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Kristin for SoC and your visit!
DeleteSuch a serene and magical mood you have created in this painting. Wonderful
ReplyDelete♦Thank you,so much!♦
Deletethat was an amazing coincidence... I wonder if that is why the painting seems so peaceful and magical?
ReplyDeleteTracey, I'm so happy you visited! Painting peaceful faces makes me happy. Glad you liked t!
DeleteA wonderful story to go along with your beautiful painting. It is very magical.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy, yeah it was a wonderful, truly magical experience that will always be remembered when I see this work of mine!
DeleteI have been there...those are moments when words just fail you...Amazing experience...
ReplyDeleteI can't see your pictures though for some 'inexplicable' reason!!! Will come back for it :)
Deepa
http://www.deepazworld.blogspot.in/
Thanks Deepa for dropping by...and I'm sorry you could not see my pics... they have a mind of their own I assume! ;-) Quite inexplicable indeed!
DeleteYour work of art touched my heart as did the story behind it! I just love how you used this week's colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I managed to miss this one last week and am so glad I found it now.
ReplyDeleteIt is magical, a beautifully composed painting and I love how you have painted both the lady and the birds, especially the one on the wire.
This is gorgeous! I love it! Your art radiates here, truly special like those magical moments you describe!
ReplyDeletelove the synchronicity!!
ReplyDeleteI have little flocks of fairy birds (bush tits) visit my yard, stay a few minutes, chattering away! ....then off to their next adventure! Love those visits!