Monday, August 20, 2012

She Stood in the Storm - sold

'She Stood in the Storm'  sold
7" x 10" watercolor

"She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails." Elizabeth Edwards

Sometimes I feel like this. Alone on a cliff top just waiting for one more gust of wind to push me over the edge. That's when I pray, and then help comes, and I can adjust my sails and carry on.

"Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child."

He is there for us. Always. So. . . Rage on storm. Rage on.


Reference photo by Tracy76stock on deviantart, thank you!




Posted by Crystal Cook at 3:39 PM
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19 comments:

  1. Kim RempelAugust 20, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    This is beautiful Crystal. I find the whole piece very intriguing. I love the slippery rocks, the hair, the folds in the dress - really full of tension and interesting!

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  2. Bren Graham ThebeauAugust 20, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    okay that is one powerfully beautiful piece! The inspiration behind it makes it even more meaningful. Great post!

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  3. Linda RothAugust 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Bren has said it all. This is an amazing painting. The lighting is so well done. You are inspirational.

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  4. CarrieAugust 20, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Just gorgeous, Crystal! Love that flaming red hair!

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  5. Maria Bennett HockAugust 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Love this so much. The painting is beautiful and the words so poignant. Love this post.

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  6. HeatherAugust 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    This is so beautiful, Crystal! I love the message and it seems every painting you create showcases your talent even more! God bless you!

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  7. minnemieAugust 20, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    This is a beautiful and powerful painting - and honest and true words. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. The Art of Kim KincaidAugust 20, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Beautiful, Crystal. Succeeds on so many levels.

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  9. Carol BlackburnAugust 20, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Wow, a most intimate piece Crystal.

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  10. Vinayak DeshmukhAugust 21, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Beautifully done! Outstanding in every sense.

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  11. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Oh wow! This is awesome! Your creativity and way of expressing emotions through your paintings is amazing!

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  12. WatermarycolorsAugust 21, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  13. hmuxoAugust 21, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Powerful post, Crystal!!! I love it....and of course I love this painting..I find myself holding on with her...she's beautifully painted!

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  14. Rita VaselliAugust 21, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    A great emotional impact, words and watercolor
    sing together!

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  15. Roger ÅkessonAugust 21, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    This is so you and I love it.

    - You like red hair.
    - You got dramatic contrasts.
    - Beautiful light in your paintings.

    There is more, but I don't think I should spell all your secrets. =)

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  16. Sandra BusbyAugust 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Wow - what a painting! Amazing! And I really do get a sense of that gusty wind blowing through her beautiful hair! I am at the top of that cliff right now and clinging on for dear life! I hope you're ok :0)

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  17. CHRIS MURRAYAugust 21, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    I know how much you love to read so I love that your art is reflecting that.

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  18. Kim VanlandinghamAugust 22, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful painting and post!

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  19. Diana MarshallAugust 24, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful painting, I'm not surprised it is sold already, it's a gem.

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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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