Comments on: Dragonfly Key, Work-In-Progress

By: Lee Ann

Lee Ann — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:14:14 +0000

How very cool! I see another dragonfly at her back too, which, if dragonflies are keys today, then she is something like a wind-up toy. I can imagine an endless line of wind-up toys turning keys to wind up the next one. In a way, that’s sort of a metaphor for community…..

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:39 +0000

Leah,

Every time I open your e-mails I am blown away by what you are doing. This piece particularly took my breath away. It is so haunting, mysterious and lovely. This piece feels like it has a sense of longing (represented by the figure) and promise (represented by the dragonfly). Thank you for sharing that you had a bad day and the fact that even on those days we can make art. When to stop? That is such a challenging thing to know, isn’t. I’m at a point in my painting when I think I may be close to that. But I’ll keep going a bit.

By: Sherrie Phillips

Sherrie Phillips — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:06:00 +0000

This is gorgeous and sort of like the colors in your bear. To me these ghostly figures seem to be you painting your spirit. Dragonfly, among several things, represents magic and mysticism AND awakens ones true vision. I think it is really incredible how you allow these images to emerge from your unconscious. If anyone is interested http://www.sayahda.com is a great resource for animal totem wisdom.

By: elk

elk — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:22:00 +0000

very incredible color …looks good so far!

By: Chelle

Chelle — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19:10 +0000

My first thoughts were WOW. This is beautiful. It seems like the days we are least motivated magic happens if we stick with it.

By: linda

linda — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:08:45 +0000

I love that you work through the difficult times and share your thoughts. It is very inspiring and helpful to know it happens to everyone…even when you have such fantastic art, it seems like it just magically creatively happens for artists like you!

By: Peggy Stermer-Cox

Peggy Stermer-Cox — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:06:57 +0000

I see two dragonflies; I like the rich tones and ghostly feminine shape. It’s suggestive and mysterious. I think you picked a good time to contemplate! Has an Odilon Redon feel to it.

By: Regina

Regina — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:59:31 +0000

I love this piece!! The colors are so intense and vibrant with the calming white silhouette. It really gives a sense of warmth and mystery. Beautiful job!

By: Marina

Marina — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:44:28 +0000

I like the intense colors. And I like the “ball of fire” behind the dragonfly.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:32:05 +0000

There’s so much fire in your paintings, especially these ones that come from difficult places. Gorgeous!