sooo inspired by ~

'almond blossoms'

'paintings have a life of their own

 that derives from the painter's soul.'

~ vincent van gogh

van gogh... there is something about his work that makes me feel many things all at once... his hand and self are just so very present...


this painting was selected for the march abs challenge... (ok, so is it just the artsy ones that don't think abdominals first when we see abs?!)

these are my tribute to his work... wanting to keep things simple, i chose to make twig earrings... allowing me to highlight the use of interweaving line, strong outlines, tiny groups of flowers... i chose fibers for movement and texture (and because i love them)...they are actually more deeply colored...  emeralds were selected because of the deep green in the painting but also for their healing properties... they are known to be emotional healers... 

van gogh certainly fits into my exploration of fragile strength... 

'i wish they would only take me as i am.'

'i put my heart and my soul into my work, 

and have lost my mind in the process.'

having a knowledge of inner stillness is so important to me... it can seem fleeting and fragile... easily disrupted... yet i know it is a place to which i can return... these resin earrings carry the message in such a way... almost hidden, but always there...