Jun 10, 2009

Forsight


First of all, this particular post is not an endorsement for the painting. I just wanted to tell you a little about it.
It was painted almost exactly three years before I lost Zoe-Beth. However, now it holds some symbolism to me.
I paint from my imagination, rarely relying on outside influences for my work. That is why I can't paint when I'm feeling low. The ideas are there, the energy is not.
Anyway, back to this painting. Look at it closely and you'll see the bleeding roots of a plucked flower. The look on a face that has mostly only eyes to use for expression, look how sad the rooted flower looks cradling the very weak/fading one.
I know that face. I see it in the mirror all the time, and I'm sure many of you do as well. I've decided I will keep one of the Le. prints for myself, but I've decided I will sell the original, a cleansing act, so to speak. a release of sorts.

I love you guys. Lindsay
Lindsay

6 comments:

margaret said...

It's beautiful Lindsay. You have an amazing gift. Hugging you...

Lynda said...

Oh how it touches me and reminds me of the first and last time I held my baby Johnny Giovanni. :/

Jennifer Ross said...

What a neat looking picture. It says so much!

ezra'smommy said...

What an extraordinary painting. Chills.

Steve+Marie Douglas said...

Lyndsay, Hi! I have been doing some blog reading and I absolutley love your blog!! and the art blog WOW!! I tried to send you an email but it was sent back to me undeliverable :( if you can email me at stv.mre@gmail.com.
Marie

mel said...

What an amazing gift you have Lindsay. I would love to put your paintings up all over my house! I just love them. I think when you painted this picture, your heart already knew of your Zoe-Beth. This Painting was for her...long before you held her in your arms. Beautiful. xx