The Heart Of Shahlaa.....300th Image by shahlaa
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On August 12, 1950 a baby girl was born to two wonderful parents. They named her Marlene. The little girl grew up surrounded by love and she thrived throughout her childhood. In 1968 she ventured out into the world on her own.... with dreams of marrying a man just like her Daddy and they would have children and she would be a loving mother just like her own Mother was to her.
But she soon learned that not all men were like her Daddy.... some men hit, some men got drunk and cursed at her... some men raped and some men cheated. Failed marriages and broken promises took their toll on her and her heart broke. She was to have 8 children, 5 daughters, 3 sons. She learned how to build a strong wall around her children and herself, keeping the hurt out and not taking chances on love. Her dreams shattered, she set out to be the best Mother she could be to her children, they became her life.
But the day came when the children grew up and one by one they left her nest and the emptiness set in. She began to ask herself questions.... what would she do now with her children gone? No man to love, no man to love her and too afraid to trust enough to fall in love.
Her children married, had children of their own and she threw herself into being the best Grandmother she could be, again she had purpose and felt fullfilled for a time. Yet there was a part of her that wanted more... She got her a computer and started writing a love novel and children's books and tthen she discovered art. With little money she couldn't afford art programs to create what was in her mind, in her heart, her very soul. So she tried to be content just looking at other's art.... for awhile, it was enough.
Then in 2002 her Mother died and the following year as she still grieved over her Mother, her Daddy died. Again her heart broke and she cried and cried, over and over again because she missed them so much.
Then a friend introduced her to Renderosity thinking it would help to bring her out of her depression. She scanned through gallery after gallery feeling like a little girl at Christmas time. There was so much to see, so much to take in. She wanted so much to become a member of this wonderful site and make her own art. But how could she with no art program to work with? She had so many ideas and the desire to learn pulsated through every fiber of her being.... and then... one day.... a miracle happened..... a friend helped her get Bryce and a whole new world opened up for her....
Today, I create my 300th image.... that young girl, that woman is me.... and I stand and I look at each image I made and I can take pride in each one, no matter were they good or not.... each one reflects growth, my growth as an artist.... each one is a part of my mind, my soul, my heart.... I have crossed a lot of bridges in my life time but this bridge I crossed into Renderosity is my dream.... so today, I give to you, " Shahlaa's Heart" and I thank each and every one of you who care to comment, whether it be positive or critical, you have helped me a long my journey....I embrace you and renderosity!
God Bless and Blessed Be!
Background made by me in Bryce....
Bridge made by David Oblad...
Final render done in Poser 5.
Poser P4 woman with gown
Comments (74)
Petra-S
super images!
B_PEACOCK
That is a cool looking image and thank you for sharing your story of life with us.We are blessed that you are here with us my friend :)
ledwolorz
Congratulation on your 300th image beautiful scene and wonderful work.
erlandpil
Beautifult image erland
pjlawson
Congratulations on your 300th! A beautiful image! What a sad story with a now happy chapter in your life! Your art and stories of survival are an inspiration! Take care and God Bless!
spirittina
wow 300 images congratulations!!!!!!! awesome image well done
Kuiski
Hey! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It´s a lovely work. nice
DarkStormCrow
Nice work and scene...
ThunderStone
Congrats on making that milestone "300". May you continue to make 300 more. And you have shown growth as an artist from your very first posting to your last 299 post. Now you stand on the threshold of even more growth. Don't let anything or anyone hold you back. EXCELSIOR!!!!
Blush
Beautiful sis.... And your story bought tears to my eyes... So glad you you got here and I met you:) And talking on the phone from time to time as well... Indeed we have all crossed many bridges... Glad to hear you crossed a happy bridge at last... Thank you for your love and friendship... Love this...that little girl is so cute... Love the bridge and the background to go with it.... This is definitely a fav.... I just posted a new one too with some good news drop by when ya can Hugs YOUR KY SIS ALWAYS Susan~
eekdog
beautiful Heart... fantastic job on your 300th Marlene, great setting, and it's a fave my friend. lol steve
sylki
A sad yet beautiful story, it made me realise that sometimes life doesn't turn out anything like we wanted or imagined it would. I am so sorry that you had a very rough part of your life but you came through with flying colours!!!Good for you! I'am glad you found Bryce and Rendo and I'm glad I found you!!! Blessed be my dear friend!!!
Tanglimara
Very moving words Marlene, for some reason I knew exactly who you were talking about straight away. Sorry to hear about your past but we all know you are a fighter and long may you continue to share your beautiful work with us. I can't help but make this a favourite. Oh, nearly forgot to say, this is a great way to celebrate your 300th image. Tony :-)
magnus073
This is so beautiful Marlene and really put together perfectly. Congrats on 300 wonderful posts and this is one of the most memorable one's ever :)
Black-Carrie
Congrats to the 300th! Beautiful done image, and it fits so well to your words!
tetsu-pino
Excellent work!!
Gor111
A beautiful scenery you have posted here! Love her outfit and the fabulous background you have created here! Congratulation on your 300th posting!!!
flaviok
Uma imagem brilhante que ilustra sem duvida uma vida de batalhas mas vitoriosa, e orgulha aqueles que são seus amigos e admiradores. Parabéns pela 300º e obrigado por compartilhar esta lição de vida minha amiga, aplausos mil A brilliant image that illustrates without he/she doubts a life of battles but victorious, and it makes proud those that are their friends and admirers. Congratulations for the 300th and thank you for sharing this lesson of my life friend, applause thousand
kitzie21
Happy 300th. Rest assured that you can be genuinely proud of your gallery. You have a voice, a unique vision and a style of your own, in addition to being, as far as I can tell, a loving and warm person (all of which is reflected in your art as well). Congratulations and I hope to see many, many more wonderful images from you in the future.
angelbearzs
that is aweosme image :)
dhanco
Beautiful and touching story of your life, Marlene and thank you for sharing. Your wonderful 300th image says it all. Congratulations, my friend and very well done.
helanker
WOW So wonderful this is. Gorgeous landscape and all. Your story of your life is very touching and i thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your 300th, dear Marlene. I am looking forward to see your next 300 :)))
daffodilbaggins
Awwwwwwwww! big hugs Beautiful, hon, just like you!
kelvinhughes
most excellent Marlene well done sorry if i have missed some of your work im back in work and its a long day
pops
Congrats on 300th, it's wonderful and meaning ful. We cross lots of bridges in life. Some to good places and some not so good, but all worthwhilw if for no other reason than we learn what we don't want.
artice
WHAT BEAUTIFULL IMAGE. A WONDERFULL TRIBUTE TO YOUR LIFE AND YOUR NEW BEGINNINGS..BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR 300TH IMAGE.THE WHITE SKIRT SHOWS HER PURE AT HEART.THE DARK BLUE TOP A SIGN OF STORM AND PEACE..THE RED HAIR PASSION IN ALL SHE FEELS ..THE BRIDGE..IS THE JOURNEY SHE IS ON..THE SCENE.. A TRIBUTE TO A FINE ARTIST..THE RAIN BOW ON THE LEFT SHOWS SHE HAS MANY DREAMS TO FILL-THE REFLECTIONS SHOW ANY EYE FOR COLOR.BRIGHT MOUNTIONS AN EYE FOR DETAILS..HER HANDS ARE REACHING UP TO WELCOME THE NEW WITH A BEAUTIFULL HEART RENEWED..MY ALL HER HOPES AND DREAMS BE FULL FILLED..:o)
brycek
Congrat's on this beautiful 300th image Marlene..gorgeous background!!
Silkylady
This is very colorful and very sad Marlene. Wonderfully written. Congratulations. Huggs... Silkylady...
JaneEden
A heartrending story Marlene of your life, one that is very much like my own, apart from the fact I only had 3 children as opposed to your 8. Yes I know exactly how you feel, I also have had a sad life when I was married, and also a lot of illness. I too took the same path and adopted all the wonderful artists who comment on my work as my family. Well done to you for taking up the challenge and succeeding, together we will grow. This is a wonderful render and a beautiful one, take care my friend, hugs Jane xx
e-brink
An excellent and meaningful 300th image!