I have never been a great painter, at least not with standard canvas and acrylics or oils. I’ve attempted a few pieces that I was moderately okay with but overall never quite satisfied. This past weekend I dove in and started a piece I had been planning since I saw several images of white and black wolves. I love the Cherokee tale of the father teaching his son about the two wolves that live inside each of us, fighting to live. When the son asked which one survives, his answer is, “The one you feed.” I understand the lesson behind the legend but I also believe we need to teach those wolves how to coexist within us so that there is no more reason to fight, within or without.
Back to my painting! I am utterly surprised and thrilled with the progress so far.
What do you think? We had a yen for pizza and tried out a local place we had on our wish list. Now that was a work of art!
Hmmmm….I really do believe I was channeling….
🙊 I’ll let you know when we finish. 😉
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27 responses to “Channeling a Painter”
Beautiful painting! I love how you caught the highlights in the black wolf’s fur… just lovely. I hope you do more paintings… and share.
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Thank you so much. I will!
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Thanks Dan. Happy Free48!
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You nailed it Cheryl!! For me, when I look at a painting of animals, it’s the eyes that make or break it. I’ve seen paintings where the artist did a magnificent job on the body, but the eyes were freaky. Your wolves are beautiful. Can’t wait to see this finished.
And give yourself some credit for your artistic talent. If you got it girl, flaunt it!! I don’t think you’re gonna feel uncomfortable in this medium for long.
🔹 Ginger 🔹
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Thanks so much Ginger. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. 😊
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I love this, Cheryl! Your painting is outstanding, and you have taken the “two wolves” tale to the next level. Wow!
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Thanks Jennie!
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You’re welcome, Cheryl. 🙂
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WOW! Impressive! I love the emotion in their eyes. Well done Cheryl.
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Thank you!
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I think the painting is beautiful. Maybe your talent is responding to the wonderful mission behind the painting. I think both wolves need to be fed, and learn how to get along within us.
The pizza looks pretty good, too!
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I feel it goes hand in hand with my book reconstruction. Same message.
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The cheesey bread was great
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Mmmmmm
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The regular pizza we got was not as good unfortunately. It was not cooked right on top. But I’d crawl for a great cheesy bread. 😉
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Ha ha!
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It’s fantastic, Cheryl. You are so talented.
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Hi Julia! Thank you. It’s not my most comfortable medium but I really em anjoying this one. 😀
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Looks like you’re doing fine to me! And I can tell you are enjoying it from the results.
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Thanks so much Julia!
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Cheryl, the painting is nicely done. Very life like. Look forward to seeing your progress. 📚 Christine
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Thanks so much Christine. 😊
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Yes, yes, yes! It’s gorgeous and I don’t mean pizza, even though it is just fine as well. 😉 Both wolves seem content to be together and serene. Well done!
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Thank you! The design came from a photo but it have ad libbed for the painting.
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Oooh it’s really nice! I wish I could paint that good! You should do more of it.
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Thank you! I just might! 😀
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