*sighs*

Inspirational (quotes) sayings are some of the most amazing things.

An amazing quote

Makes me sit back daydreaming, a whisper of a smile on my face.

"October's Poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter". I'm not sure who the author is. (another quote polyvore set coming tomorrow)

I am on the verge of crying

Volume must be up. Amazing song, amazing voice.

{nearly}No words.

I've never, ever been so impacted by a movie. Seriously people, consider watching THIS movie. All of those that don't have active fathers in their lives, and even the ones who do, will be inspired, awed, and healed by this movie... as well as some good laughs too. 

After some very strong emotional struggles and sufferings of late, this was a very well place film in my life (not the message of needing fathers, but of the constant reminder that God. Is. Here.). Amazing.

God bless

911

Medium: Polyvore Design

He sits down on a hill and sings. They are songs of magic, strong enough to wake the dead to life. Softly, cautiously, his song rises, then it grows louder and more insistent, until the turf opens up and the cold earth cracks.
-Tor Age Bringsværd

More Inspiration...and some Art Talk

Did you ask for it? No, but I feel the need to share.

First off, I should probably tell you what I need inspro for. I want to be a illustrator. I lean mostly towards children literature but love every form of illustrtrating at it's core. My love is watercolors, I try to paint every day. But when unable to do that (it does take some time), I try to throw out some sketches. I live inspiration - my dream would be to become a professional illustrator - but I know for a fact I am more in the category of "aspiring illustrator", more so then anything else. But hey - I can hope and dream right?

I like to watch this video with Ira Glass (it's on storytelling but I think it can apply to any form of craft).  Makes me believe that someday I can stop falling short of my ambition to make something beautiful.

The next best inspiration to start creative juices flowing is to look at other masterpieces. I never grow tried of it. Here are some of my favorites (Note - all of these mentioned are done with the medium of Watercolors):

Harold Allanson... is so amazing. Half of my family didn't believe that this was a watercolor. The detail and reality of this painting is stunningly amazing.   {Cape Pine}

John Salminen. The way he captures reality but gives it that flare that is always there gives me goosebumps.

 {Washington Square} (John Salminen) I could stare at this for hours.

Dean Mitchell's {Driftwood} *sighs*

David Cuin  {Echoes of Grandeur} The ingenious of this lighting throws me.

Sara Burrier is another watercolorists hero to me. I adore her style and am a proud owner of three of her prints.

And of course, I could never leave Susan Montague of of any of my inspiration post. Her amazing talent of capturing (seeming to be) passer-bys with watercolor is gorgeous and unforgettable.

♥
Blessings on those who read this and their week.

What Matters

For the first time ever - a second thought provoking post on Tuesday (the original post was scheduled and I had forgotten about it until I found this video and posted it - I think in a way it goes in part with the first TPT).

Jostie Flicks entered this video into the Christian Filmmakers.org's 48hr contest. And got first place.

Giveaway

Sara Burrier is giving away this original watercolor painting!

Check it out Here

Inspirations

 What are some of your inspirations? Here are just a few of mine - pictures, songs and sites.

Polyvore




(my sister's photo)

Promise

(I can't get enough of this picture - it is my account button on my computer. So alive!)

Nothing Else Matters

Electirc Romeo



(Most awesome picture ever - it's my wallpaper on my computer account)



Wipe Out =)

 Slow Fade

The Breaths You Take

California sunrise. I took this two years ago while in Dinuba CA, it so much more beautiful at the time - this picture does not give it justice.

Drum Duets

Fireflies (the song and video - but this is the only song I like by him)