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To all of my mother's Renderosity friends:
It saddens me to no end to tell you that my mother, Mina, passed on May 31st, from endometrial cancer. She is survived by my father, Roger, and myself. I apologize for not letting you all know sooner, but her passing has left me with a broken heart and it is very hard to write this, even now. I don't suppose there will ever come a time that it will be easier.
I know how much she loved you all, how much it meant to her to have met such wonderful people, and how much it meant to her to create & share her art with you. I am leaving her work here for a while, as tribute to her, her beauty, her talent & her love.
Brightest Blessings to you all!
Heather
 Mina's daughter
Thanks to all for stopping by and hope you enjoy your visit.
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Third Place Winner in the 2008 "Carnival Of Evil" Halloween Contest Writing Category
The Eater Of Hearts
~ Love & Hugs ~
* Mina *
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
~Pablo Picasso
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"Artists must be sacrificed to their art.
Like bees, they must put
their lives into the sting they give."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"I get out my work and have a show for myself before I have it publicly.
I make up my own mind about how good or bad or indifferent it is.
After that the critics can write what they please.
I have already settled it for myself so flattery
and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free.
~Georgia O'Keeffe
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~People may not remember what you say,
but they'll always remember how you made them feel ~
Comments (41)
Janiss
Ohhh... excellent tints... a composition absoluty WONDERFULL... I love very much!
ARTWITHIN
This is very impressive. The horses have a ghost like quality to them which fits the story very well. Having been in a calm while sailing, I can tell you I would have given anything to have one of those horses give us a tow. I am sick over the animal fur issues. I don't understand a mind that would purchase such an item if it were not a matter of survival. The cruelty part is unpardonable in my mind. Thanks for passing this information on, Mina. Hugs, x:|
eekdog Online Now!
such beautiful tones in this work, well done my friend.
sazzyazzca
Absolutely stunning! It took me a moment to see the face in the upper left horses mane. )
3Dillusions
Yuck anyone that kills animals for fashion has lost the plot, good for you on mentioning it, the only way to change peoples attitudes to to scream it loud and clear, wonderful story about the Horses as I live in Australia its great to know something extra about the place, :) Angela
claude19
WORDLESS ! A great MASTERPIECE !!!
mac4gman
Yow, Mina! Ya gots to tell me how ya dun dat! Truly wonderful creation! Peace and love, Gene
A_Sunbeam
Nice image; love the atmosphere. I cannot understand people who are cruel to animals.
caviedes
WOW, EXCELLENT!
auntietk
What a beautiful visual of a poetic term! Your mind must be the most interesting place to hang out! :)
wannes
Excellent work of art!!! Brilliant!
2Loose2Trek
As you well know, I'm also apposed to cruelty in all forms to the flora and fauna of the earth. Equally appalling is that the dogma of some religions tend to support that exploitation and cruelty. John Lennon had it right with his vision of a world without religion. This image of the horse latitudes also brings to mind a story by Celestial Navigations some years ago. Well done dear Mina. Hugs! *****
visionart
Excellent Artwork.....I Did See A Video About This Topic On Heather Mills Web Site...Shocking
RodolfoCiminelli
Magic and fantastic creation.....!!!
wildgoha
I love this ! MINAAAAAAA YOU ARE TIP TOP STAR ! what a pity that my unicorn isn't there ;( tell me if you meet him ;) extra amazing idea and art
annie5
Looks like a painting Mina! I like horses this is my fav animal. Beautifully done..Thanks for your informations :)
miashadows
So much to be said on this subject Mina,We shouldn
t just always look the other way.Wonderful post and its one of the most beautiful pitcure`s I have seen-exellent artboris0317
Beautiful image, and the words are very meaningful. I never liked fur as clothing anyway, thought it was ugly, not to mention, as you said, cruel! Horses are one of the most beautiful and majestic creatures on this ever polluted planet. Your image and words do them and all defenseless animals a huge justice. You should rant! These days, that's the only time anything gets done. Beautiful work, Sweet Mina. You truly have a gentle(yet darkling) soul. Scott
JLyons
Nice pic and great info!
lior
I invite the members to visit This Link too!!! As you wrote:""Cowardice asks the question, Is it safe? Experience asks the question , Is it politic? Vanity asks the question, Is it popular? But conscience asks the question, Is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him that it is right." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jay-el-Jay
The title made me curious.Thank you for the educational information and the great image that goes along with it.
angel_dust
This is really darling .. love the horse spirits 5 and fave!!
Valerie-Ducom
Wowwww, so beautiful and fantastic work and excellent composition and color !!! :)
three_grrr
Oh Mina .. what a gorgeous scene you have created! And the information is wonderful, I did not this .. I knew that there are spots on the ocean sailors used to fear because they would get stranded, no wind to drive the boats, but didn't know about the horse latitudes. Not too long ago there was a photo in the paper of what was called "racoon dogs", wild dogs in I believe China, and hunted to near extinction in Japan. These are hunted and killed in China for their fur which is used as trim on coats, as on cuffs and hoods. As you said, they are wrongly represented as either rabbit, or artificial fur. There was a rather extensive article in our paper, and I believe on one of the news channels, but I don't remember which one. Many famous/designer brand name manufacturere rushed to remove clothing from stores that were made in China that used real fur. http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=25 Quite a few links if you do a search for "racoon dogs".
Richardphotos
maybe they considered them to be unclean,who knows. your art rocks although. beautiful scene and when I first saw it I was thinking ride the wind
npauling
Great action in this artwork and the colouring is so subtle.
janedj
Amazing!!!!
JillianElf
A lovely image Mina. I love the horses and the colors throughout them ( I am especially partial to the one in the top right hand corner, a wild pony he looks) As I always do, I go to the consumer end of the story. Supply and demand leads to many an injustice. Wonderful work Mina!
mamabobbijo
I was so enrapt in your words I had to go back to look again at the picture! Amazing image! I love the stars peeking through their manes! I think this may be the wild herd that cruises through my unconciousness so often. If it is hold out your hand and skritch under their chins, they will give you an amazing ride to anywhere/anywhen and have you home in time for breakfast! I'll watch for you my next ride! As to your words you are preaching to the choir! I think the wearing of fur is best left to the animals it was designed for! if your own insecurities make you covet anothers skin, get therapy! Or at least buy synthetic. BJ
gunsan
Oh my Mina...almost missed this beauty. Dream horses across the night sky, wonderful!!