Beautiful Life

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Thanks for all your great comments .. I will now have to apply them to my life :)

“Beautiful Life” – This image is about optimism, appreciating life and nurturing your curiosity.

This has been a theme in my work for awhile and one that continues to inspire me. My mother, the flower in this illustration, was a very optimistic person that always facilitated my curiosity and encouraged me to explore .. probably one of the main reasons I am now living in South America. She was incredibly unconventional and taught me that there are many ways to go about solving a problem… she had no reservations about taking an alternative route. She hung maps of the world upside-down to make the point there is no upside-down or right-side up in outer space. She would use the coffeemaker to cook her oatmeal because she could put the oatmeal in the coffee pot the night before, fill the coffeemaker with water, set the timer and in the morning she would have her oatmeal waiting for her. My friends and I would wait for her to pick us up at the Bencia Skateboard Park and she would arrive with a car load of elderly people that she decided to take on an impromptu field trip.

What: I am giving away 5 of these “Beautiful Life” Posters (6-color, silkscreen, 18×24 inches)
How: To enter just leave a comment on what you dig about life. It can be something huge .. or something very small that just makes you happy.
When: On May 15th 2009 I will randomly select 5 people from below and mail each one a poster.
Rules: Just one comment per person on this page http://www.n8w.com/wp/1557.

If you would just like to purchase this poster .. click here.

(6-color, silkscreen, 18″x24″)

Thanks!

hanne

Life can be very beautiful but without people to share it with, it means nothing.
So, I love my life because of all the people in it.
hanne

Life can be very beautiful but without people to share it with, it means nothing.
So, I love my life because of all the people in it.
Sara

Watching my two cats and one dog playing, animals give me faith in life and in love.
Sara

Watching my two cats and one dog playing, animals give me faith in life and in love.
Jo Walters

I love how when you are your most still and your most quiet life can unroll itself at your feet and fill a space bigger than you ever knew was there.
Jo Walters

I love how when you are your most still and your most quiet life can unroll itself at your feet and fill a space bigger than you ever knew was there.
http://ickleson.blogspot.com/ Ickleson

I love inspiration and the many surprising places I find it. And my niece who is two who is becoming a strong and interesting little character in my life, her appetite for happiness is amazing. :)
http://ickleson.blogspot.com Ickleson

I love inspiration and the many surprising places I find it. And my niece who is two who is becoming a strong and interesting little character in my life, her appetite for happiness is amazing. :)
http://www.supermauni.com/ monica v

getting older and wiser
http://www.supermauni.com monica v

getting older and wiser
Mike Turner

Sitting in the sun in the park being inspired by the trees, life and weather around you. Then creating work from this.
Mike Turner

Sitting in the sun in the park being inspired by the trees, life and weather around you. Then creating work from this.
Mike Gold

Life is beautiful hearing my 6-year old son describe his latest drawing: This is Blubberdyville, see, they have curvy bodies. The big ones are skiddemerink’s and they’re the king and queen of Blubberdyville. See how they’re all playing games together. Those two are looking at a map. Those two are playing cars.
Mike Gold

Life is beautiful hearing my 6-year old son describe his latest drawing: This is Blubberdyville, see, they have curvy bodies. The big ones are skiddemerink’s and they’re the king and queen of Blubberdyville. See how they’re all playing games together. Those two are looking at a map. Those two are playing cars.
Yess

Life is colorfully beautiful! Each seasons has special gifts for each of us (sun, rain, green and golden leaves…) and being able to share them with the ones you love is something amazing.
Yess

Life is colorfully beautiful! Each seasons has special gifts for each of us (sun, rain, green and golden leaves…) and being able to share them with the ones you love is something amazing.
http://www.artandrobbery.com.ar/ matias

hope you get the spanish

amo la vida, por su sabia dureza, por todo lo hermoso que tiene y al mismo tiempo todo lo dificil y duro que tiene. amo lo bueno y lo malo y eso es dificil. amo saber que no importa que tan oscura sea la noche, siempre va a amanecer. amo a mis amigos, a mi familia, mis dibujos, mi gata, a los animales, y ese amor es el motor de mi vida frente a este oceano de desastres.

cheers!
http://www.artandrobbery.com.ar matias

hope you get the spanish

amo la vida, por su sabia dureza, por todo lo hermoso que tiene y al mismo tiempo todo lo dificil y duro que tiene. amo lo bueno y lo malo y eso es dificil. amo saber que no importa que tan oscura sea la noche, siempre va a amanecer. amo a mis amigos, a mi familia, mis dibujos, mi gata, a los animales, y ese amor es el motor de mi vida frente a este oceano de desastres.

cheers!
http://rosemary-knowles.blogspot.com/ Rosemary Knowles

Life is beautiful when I am anywhere with my boyfriend sipping tea.
http://rosemary-knowles.blogspot.com/ Rosemary Knowles

Life is beautiful when I am anywhere with my boyfriend sipping tea.
clamhead

I like that life is arbitrary. That it is mysterious. I like that people are resilient and can have a sense of humor in difficult times.
clamhead

I like that life is arbitrary. That it is mysterious. I like that people are resilient and can have a sense of humor in difficult times.
Zulli

Everyday is a gift.
Tomorrow is not a guarantee to anyone, so live everyday as if were truly your last.
The little things you do for others really do matter.
Love as if you never been hurt, and you will always come out on top.
Corey Everett

celery and peas and dogs when the sneeze.
birds making turds and fleas saying please.
crickets with shoes and all bugs when they snooze.
gnats friends with cats watching far sighted bats.
greens, yellows and well molded jellos.
http://Zulli@zulli.org Zulli

Everyday is a gift.
Tomorrow is not a guarantee to anyone, so live everyday as if were truly your last.
The little things you do for others really do matter.
Love as if you never been hurt, and you will always come out on top.
Corey Everett

celery and peas and dogs when the sneeze.
birds making turds and fleas saying please.
crickets with shoes and all bugs when they snooze.
gnats friends with cats watching far sighted bats.
greens, yellows and well molded jellos.
http://jovan.nitrocorpz.com/ Jovan

I dig the smell of earth after rain.
http://jovan.nitrocorpz.com Jovan

I dig the smell of earth after rain.
http://silviarte.wordpress.com/ Silvia

I like it when things come out easily. When I just grab a brush and the paint seems to spread itself, creating exactly what I had in mind. Don’t know if you remember or know about those coulouring children books where kids have to use a “magic” felt pen that would colour the paper automatically. That’s the feeling.
Unfortunately it doesn’t happen very often.
http://silviarte.wordpress.com Silvia

I like it when things come out easily. When I just grab a brush and the paint seems to spread itself, creating exactly what I had in mind. Don’t know if you remember or know about those coulouring children books where kids have to use a “magic” felt pen that would colour the paper automatically. That’s the feeling.
Unfortunately it doesn’t happen very often.
http://studiochestnut.co.uk/ nutkin

I dig sitting in my greenhouse! The smell of tomatoes, sunlight hazing through the dirty windows.
I’d be drinking a cup of tea for sure!
http://studiochestnut.co.uk nutkin

I dig sitting in my greenhouse! The smell of tomatoes, sunlight hazing through the dirty windows.
I’d be drinking a cup of tea for sure!
http://novemstudios.com/ cornhustlah

wat i dig about life is the seemingly endless stream of learning that is the day-to-day- be it work related, love related, earth related- whatever.. it seems as though there will never be enough time to learn all that i want, but that is almost even more fulfilling- to know that no matter how much i take in today, there will always be more to learn tomorrow.
http://novemstudios.com cornhustlah

wat i dig about life is the seemingly endless stream of learning that is the day-to-day- be it work related, love related, earth related- whatever.. it seems as though there will never be enough time to learn all that i want, but that is almost even more fulfilling- to know that no matter how much i take in today, there will always be more to learn tomorrow.
Nick

I like that life is fleeting, cuz it makes me want to get shit done
http://...workingonit Nick

I like that life is fleeting, cuz it makes me want to get shit done
LaDawn Moore

I dig the remnants of whimsy, laughing banana’s and giggling cherries. I am riding a raft through the currents of living, and have thrown my paddles over board. Your art makes me happy!
http://ladawnmoore@yahoo.com LaDawn Moore

I dig the remnants of whimsy, laughing banana’s and giggling cherries. I am riding a raft through the currents of living, and have thrown my paddles over board. Your art makes me happy!
http://www.gabillustration.blogspot.com/ Gaby Franca

What I love about life is that I know I can be happy just by doing what I really love, and with the people I really love. Nothing else matters. Life is too short to spend it on things that you hate doing.
http://www.gabillustration.blogspot.com Gaby Franca

What I love about life is that I know I can be happy just by doing what I really love, and with the people I really love. Nothing else matters. Life is too short to spend it on things that you hate doing.
Regina Alexandra

What I dig daily is getting up early, before the noise of the world and my household has started, and taking that first sip of the froth on top of my espresso coffee….heaven!
Regina Alexandra

What I dig daily is getting up early, before the noise of the world and my household has started, and taking that first sip of the froth on top of my espresso coffee….heaven!
http://orangeyoulucky.blogspot.com/ helen:)

Hell Yeah! I’m entering this giveaway! The poster is too beautiful to pass by:)
What I love about my life is my family and my art:)
http://orangeyoulucky.blogspot.com/ helen:)

Hell Yeah! I’m entering this giveaway! The poster is too beautiful to pass by:)
What I love about my life is my family and my art:)
Christine

I dig the people and their enthusiasms, quirks and foibles. It wouldn’t be the same without them. And dogs and birds, too.
http://christine@christinelarsen.com Christine

I dig the people and their enthusiasms, quirks and foibles. It wouldn’t be the same without them. And dogs and birds, too.
http://www.christinelarsen.com/ Christine

I dig the people and their enthusiasms, quirks and foibles. It wouldn’t be the same without them. And dogs and birds, too. Our collective creativity in all our endeavors makes it.
http://www.christinelarsen.com Christine

I dig the people and their enthusiasms, quirks and foibles. It wouldn’t be the same without them. And dogs and birds, too. Our collective creativity in all our endeavors makes it.
http://salchichatu.etsy.com/ Emily

I love life because I have a dream, and I’ve finally thrown caution to the wind and decided to pursue it :)
http://salchichatu.etsy.com Emily

I love life because I have a dream, and I’ve finally thrown caution to the wind and decided to pursue it :)

Beautiful Life

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