‘The creative process is all about experimenting, letting go of the logical information that our brains have processed during our lifetimes, and embracing the concept of seeing our world in a much broader sense’. From my book – The Apple Exercise.
This image is from my ‘interconnections’ series which I started in 1982 and am still working on. It was inspired by a photograph I came across in a magazine of a Mother and Child who had been caught up in a Mexican drug war.
Although Mother and child were dead – the last action taken by the Mother was to try and protect and hold her child in her arms.
I was so moved by the image, that I had to honour the lives of these two human beings. The swans symbolise fluidity, intuition and emotions: – the hummingbird unseen magic, and the rocks and water the natural elements that we come from and will return to.
Watercolour and Gouache. 
A Bientôt
I immediately thought of Picasso ( Guernica ) and then read your description! It’s a wonderful painting Janet. I am interested in the progression of your subject …. how it changes, consolidates and moves with you…….<3
Thank you for such a wonderful comment…as I mentioned to Mary, I am a great fan of Picasso’s work:) This painting is part of a huge ongoing series…which I began in 1982….all about the ‘interconnections’ of life. Janet. x
Beautiful and deeply, deeply moving, Janet. Hope all goes well with you. Loved your Thames boat ride and hope to come and see you one day by that route! Love, Jayanthi
Good morning Jayanthi. thank you for this lovely comment, it means a great deal to me. I would love for you to come and visit with me, and yes the Thames boat trip is superb….weather permitting, I plan to suggest it to some American friends who will be here on the 8th and 9th…..Keep creating beautiful art…Janet. xx
What a lovely, kind heart you have to create beauty from such a scene. Their souls received the loving thoughts you sent via this painting. Mega hugs my friend.
Thank you so much….Janetx
Such a beautifully considered and tender painting. Unsurprisingly, I can relate to the sentiments expressed in the quote from your book. Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Thank you, Peter – your comment is much appreciated. I am enjoying a lovely long weekend, despite the weather:)
Superb image, Janet! Beautifully captured. Extremely ‘moving’. Hugs! ❤
Thank you so much, really appreciate this…Janet. xxx
You have captured life and death in the most uplifting way, Janet – superb. xx
Thank you, Sarah, for such a lovely comment. Janet.
Beautiful, full of motions.
Thank you so much. ..Janet
I agree, I was immediately reminded of Picasso with your beautiful painting Janet – truly lovely. A wonderful tribute showing a lovely embrace by the Mother in the worst of times. An amazing piece.
Good morning Mary….thank you so much for this lovely comment. As a great lover of Picasso’s work, that is some compliment. Janet:)
This is beautiful and so touching, Janet, that you honored the lives of these two human beings.
Good morning Carol, Thank you so much for this lovely comment…it is really appreciated. Janet
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Something that could be applied to writing as well, my dear friends. Welcome to Kev’s Rollover Sunday, Janet!
Good morning Kev…thank you so much for the re blog…really appreciate…I will check out Kev’s Rollover Sunday each week from now on…Janet:)
Thank you, Janet. You are so very welcome… I do love your blog. 🙂
Lovely way to begin my day….thank you, Kev…:)
Have a great rest of the week, Janet. 🙂
Thank you so much – you to.
How lovely, Janet! You are truly gifted to be able to create such a beautiful and emotional piece. Hugs!
Good morning and thank you so much for this lovely comment. Janet.
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Thank you so much for the re blog….really appreciated. Janet
Really great post just so different nice to meet you Janet speak again regards Ian 🌹
Thank you so much, Ian…really appreciate. 🙂
This is so beautiful, I love the swans, the more you look, the more you see…once again!xxx
Thank you so much, Dina…hope you have enjoyed a lovely bank holiday weekend…despite the weather:)xxx
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This is really wonderful!
Thank you so much:) Enjoy the day and week ahead.x