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Virgins, Creativity & Gratitude #1

lead on cardboard

Today marks the second series of 
a
'Virgin a Day'
hosted by Rebecca over at 
Having exhausted my visual Virgin 
references last year I thought I might try to 
create my own virgins this time,
a tall order I know,
 a challenge even, but I have faith!  

I have set my intention to create 
one Virgin per day
X 12

It's been years since I picked up a pencil 
to just draw, I had forgotten how
 satisfying this can be.


What came up from this drawing?
~>~>~>
'Simplicity' 

Yes I'm grateful for coming to 
appreciate the beauty of simple
in a complex world.

Intention:   Seek out simple solutions.


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Comments

rebecca said…
dear sue,

truly...i am humbled! the idea of making these twelve days so intimate and soul searching a practice is illuminating indeed. i love your madonna and child. there is a presence here that is so calming.

thank you also for sharing your gratitude day by day.

i love your discovery today of simplicity and seeking simple solutions.

i love you sue and your enormous mothering heart.
1 December 2011 at 20:02
Unknown said…
Your idea of simplicity and seeking the simple solution is heartening...the lovely drawing is simply beautiful!
1 December 2011 at 20:08
Gayle said…
I can't wait to see more.
1 December 2011 at 20:21
Unknown said…
It is great that this inspired you to draw!! Can't wait to see more.
1 December 2011 at 21:08
carol l mckenna said…
Awesome drawing ~ lovely yet filled with depth ~ thanks, namaste, CArol (A Creative Harbor)
1 December 2011 at 23:43
Fran aka Redondowriter said…
You may not have picked up a pencil in years, but what you drew is enchanting. I look forward to more. I also like how you have woven gratitude in with the twelve days. Lots of food for thought.
2 December 2011 at 00:03
Meri said…
Oh my gosh -- I'm awed by your undertaking!
2 December 2011 at 00:43
Spadoman said…
Dear Ms. Foxy.. She is beautiful. Her simplicity just makes her more intrigueing. I love it. I know I am drawn to Mary for several reasons. My mother loved Mary so, and I believe she has lead me to a more peaceful existence over the years, but the biggest drawe l;ately has been the art. I don't believe there can ever be something with her image that I didn't like. Yours is grand.

Peace, Love and Hugs dear friend, and thank you for your support during my recent heart episode.
2 December 2011 at 01:29
Noelle Clearwater said…
Dearest Sue,
Such love enveloped here in the mother's face in in the face of the child seeking its mothers embrace. The drawing is simple; it is also deeply heart opening. Beautiful. What a lovely meditation.
So glad you are here.
xoxo,
Noelle
2 December 2011 at 01:42
Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said…
Bravo(a)! I hope you do meet your challenge as I am selfish and would like to see what you come up with each day.
2 December 2011 at 03:39
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
There is much love in both these faces...



Lady Light
2 December 2011 at 03:40
peggy gatto said…
beutifully created, soft and loving!
2 December 2011 at 04:27
gma said…
Sue,
Seek out simple solutions is the best advice I've heard all day.
Your drawing is lovely.
2 December 2011 at 05:02
Unknown said…
i LOVE that it got you to pick up a pencil again, and that you found it satisfying.
it's like honouring a part of ourselves, saying, i haven't forgotten you completely.
2 December 2011 at 09:46
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