Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Sky In Her Eyes

'The Sky In Her Eyes'  
6 x 9 inches
watercolor on paper
 
'The brightest light, the light of Italy, the purest sky of Scandinavia in the month of June is only a half-light when one compares it to the light of childhood.' Eugene Ionesco 
I have to confess that I am not very well read on world news and the politics of other countries. I don't know a lot about what life is like for the people that I paint who live so far away from me. I don't know statistics of their countries or interesting facts. I might even be unable to point out this girl's city on a globe, if I'm being completely honest.* 

But that has never been what this project has been about to me. I love children. I love their innocence and wonder. I love wondering who they will grow up to become. I love knowing that somewhere this little person, if they are lucky and I hope and pray that they really are, is loved by their mother just as much as my boys are loved by me. 

So even though I don't know the specifics of where these children are from I still feel like we're connected because I have loved a child with all my heart (more than one :) who is just like them in almost all respects save geographical location. 

This beautiful girl is from Southern India, reference photo generously provided by the amazing Steve Evans (babbasteve on Flickr).

*Because I know that many of these children that I paint live in less than ideal conditions you can click here to read about my way of giving back

Posted by Crystal Cook at 3:10 PM
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11 comments:

  1. Linda RothMay 23, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous Chrystal, totally unique.

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  2. Kim RempelMay 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Beautifully executed Crystal, and what a terrific quote <3

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  3. Merry HeartMay 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I, also have a passion for children, and I love your treatment of them!

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  4. Margaret M. LinMay 23, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Lovely portrait!

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  5. hmuxoMay 24, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    She's gorgeous, Crystal!! Wonderful shadow work and love her expression. You're such a good person "giving back the way you do!!

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  6. suzanneberryMay 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Breathtaking portrait Crystal!!! Can't stop looking at it. and a lovely post!

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  7. Gatepost productionsMay 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    The classic CC hallmark: the eyes and the soul behind them. A wonderful painting again, Crystal.

    I love your charitable sentiments - it makes the world a better place.

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  8. Studio at the FarmMay 24, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Superb, Crystal! I love the dappled sunlight on her skin!

    If only the world was full of people like you!!!

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  9. Michaele RaziMay 25, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  10. PrabalMay 27, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Phenomenal this is..
    She looks as if I could just spot her anywhere around me.

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  11. Sandra BusbyMay 28, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    It really is GORGEOUS!! And though we are all so different in our cultures and the way we live, our eyes all speak the same language, as do our smiles :0)

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment they really do mean so much to me! Because not all bloggers have their email enabled so I can reply directly through email I will try to reply here in the comments. If I don't please forgive me, life must have been hectic that day! :)) Huzzah!!

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