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Wax Horizon

gouache on wood panel in yellow ochre and brown
Gouache on wood panel (wet/processed photo)

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haec ceram caelum clara
supra mare stella Martis

 To the North and I hail
in full this wax horizon
bright across
a Martian sea*

Vignette
(Original; starting point of a colour study)

Meaning: Dust yourself off and try again. Notes: I didn’t realise until Thursday afternoon that the painting resembles the horizon as seen from Victoria Crater, Mars. *As you know, Mars is dry; however, 19th century areographers used “sea”, “lake” and “ocean” while mapping the planet. Thank you so much for viewing.

By ΠιCΘLΞ

Life is short, so let’s be decent.

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That’s so nice. Thank you. Of course I’d love for you to give it a go. Something tells me you’re a natural. It’s true that the storytelling aspect is the best part. Have a great weekend.

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Mary, you are never too old for anything except not doing what you dream of. I’m sure there are ways for us to experience the planet without going there. And I feel that one of these nights, you’ll have a really good dream sequence about it.

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I used to read a lot about this stuff when I was growing up. Memory had a big role even though the painting was an odd coincidence. The poem came out as I was imagining a time when water was on Mars. It’s interesting how we absorb so much early and later it comes out in a completely different form.

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Thank you so much for that! For both endorsements, I mean. I got some really good feedback and was pleasantly surprised. The two stories + 1 extra are in the queue. Have a great weekend. xo

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I can’t stop coming back to look at these images and every time I notice something different in the colour and the texture. I love them and the accompanying words. Enjoy the weekend.

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Thank you, Tori. I am very happy to know that you liked this painting. It is one of my favourites. I was in the mood you were in earlier today when I painted it. Doing this colour study comforted me so much. I appreciate your support.

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I’m thinking about doing some. Just Wednesday, two friends and I worked on some patterns we thought might work. I already have a stack of square blocks ready and waiting for carving. I just have to figure out how to get those done without hurting myself. Thank you for the encouragement.

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Trust me, easy to forget. Last year, my forefinger + hammer on a frame I was putting together. Thankfully, I tapped lightly first. I can safely saw through wood, though. That’s good.

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These are lovely! Funny, last night I watched the movie Martian and was thinking how beautifully they created the images. This is very reminiscent, gorgeous!

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Thank you so much! I enjoyed the film, too. The sense of determination (Matt Damon’s character) had to stay alive resonated with me. I thought of him lying in the dust and feeling better after seeing a beautiful new morning.

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I have begun to understand painting a bit now that my daughter has decided to go to University and study Art History. But I certainly understand the Mars sea concept. And I like it.

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Thank you so much, Kim. Happy Friday. I am sometimes told my paintings look tasty. The original is special to me, for the same reason so I appreciate that you like it as well. I love that combination, too. Chocolate and caramel.

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You’re most welcome. Happy Friday to you as well. I can see why the original is special. The warmth it generates, its sense of expanse, and that tasty chocolate/caramel feeling … It’s wonderful. Keep sharing those beautiful pieces of art!

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Thank you so much, Rebecca, darling. I am agreeing with you on the pistachio and dark chocolate. I am a fan of Mars horizons because they look like chocolate covered nougat. Maybe that’s where Mars bars got their brilliant idea. ❤ ❤

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Tonight! I have gongs tonight!! It’s such a lovely way to end the week. I am taking a newbie with me. That’s always fun. Last newbie I took rode home saying, “I feel so different. OMG, I hope this lasts…..” LOL I suppose it’s one reason I am a little weird.

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Never put yourself down. You are who you are, working to be centred. Leave the weirdness for “certain people.” Have a harmonious Friday. I look forward to hearing the update. ❤ ❤

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Oh I’m good weird. LOL. Not creepy weird. Just, you know, I try to stay outside the box. It’s far too confining. The gongs take me farther than anything else I’ve tried. I once opened my eyes when it was over and said to my friend the gong player,”Geez if I’d known about gongs when I was in college, I wouldn’t have smoked so much of that funny weed….” Who knew? It was always inside of me. 🙂

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I love both the original and the altered…and, love the verses accompanying your pieces 🙂 Great work!

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Thank you so much. I was going to post only the original version with a different story, but felt like waxing it up. Changed the caption to this poem just yesterday during my lunch break. I love it when verses appear at convenient times. Have a Friday full of bright horizons. ❤

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You are welcome! I am happy you posted both because it is a pleasure to see the contrast between them. I agree, it’s great when these verses happen along, I love the title too 🙂 Thank you, and may your weekend be blessed with all great things 🙂

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