The Heart Of Shahlaa.....300th Image by shahlaa
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
Description
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)
PIERRE25
Félicitations pour la 300e, bravo pour tout. Bravo aussi pour le récit de cette tranche de vie très émouvante. Après les larmes vient le sourire! Gardez cette sensibilité qui vous convient très bien, je vous souhaite le meilleur bonheur possible, Gérard
1010
Marlene, you share my birthday, Aug. 12......... A wonderful sentiment and image sweetie.
carlx
Fabulous and very beautiful composition!!! Congrats Your 300th post!!!
atsoram
Wow Cool fantasy scene. Well done.
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, A wonderful composition full of harmony and beauty. Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars from me.** Thanks you very much for you comments. Have a wonderful Monday, Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous Blessings. Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say I´speak Spanish.
hipps13
such words beautiful image sweet smile to you and a big warm hug, Linda
Bossie_Boots
Wow Marlene congrats on your 300th and what a moving and touching story i take my hat off to you hugs lou x
tennesseecowgirl
Congrats on the 300th and nice work !
davidoblad
Congrats on your 300th posting Marcy. It's very good, especially the Bryce work. My bridge turned out rather cool and the Lady with Gown are excellent. I think a bit of shadow under her dress would have made this perfect.. she has an ungrounded Tube look about her.. and I know for a fact you used no tubes here. As your 2nd poser image ever.. it's really outstanding work. Soon, you will be as adept with Poser as Bryce and you'll be kicking some butts and taking names...lol. Love the heart warming prose as well. Very glad to be part of your life.. Bravo and hugs from Dave :^)
myquad
Thank you for sharing the trials and tribulations of your life with this beautiful render and words! Great work, Marlene!
sixstring
Congratulations on your 300th post. And thank you, for sharing part of youself with us here. :) Every experience in life, and how we react to them shapes the people we become. If you can.... have gone through all of that, and have come out such a kind sensitive person, I think that says more about you than anything else :) I went through a depression myself, and came out of it a year ago because of friends I have here. This place really is good for the soul. As long as it's in you to do, I'd love to see you make 300 more images :) Hugs, Marlene. - Matt
MarciaGomes
MARLENE OBRIGADO POR COMPARTILHAR A HISTÓRIA DE SUA VIDA,VOCÊ MERECE SER MUITO FELIZ AGORA,TUA OBRA É UM ESPETACULO MUITO BEM FEITA,EU AMEI A LADY.+++++++5 PARABÉNS PELOS 300 UPLOADS. QUERO QUE VOCÊ SEJE MUITO,MUITOOOOOOOOOOOOO FELIZ DE CORAÇÃO.
Forevernyt
Wow, congrats on your 300th and thanks for the insight into the woman who is Shahlaa! Here's to the next 300!
debz
Congrats on #300 Marlene! Lovely image and fantastic detail! Very touching words!
photostar
Congrats on your 300th posting, Marlene. And yes, a whole new world has opened up for you. Enjoy walking across that bridge to take hold of it.
mickeyrony
Splendid my Beautiful have would say a song of the winds in the sheets which howl of their colors. Splendid 300 HT And surely several others 300th. Cheer still and mile mercies my Beautiful an exploit of richnesses and colors ((5++)) Magnifique ma Belle ont dirait une chanson des vents dans les feuilles qui rugissent de leur couleurs .Magnifique 300 th Et surement plusieurs autres 300th . Bravo encore et mile mercis ma Belle Un exploit de richesses et couleurs ((5++))
delbeke
A heart warming image and congratulations on your 300th.
giareg
Fantastic and surreal artwork...5++++
Jay-el-Jay
A story of one woman's triumph and an image to match the spirit that goes on.
KarmaSong
Congratulations on your 300th with this inspiring and superbly rendered Bryce masterpiece!
DanB-Creations
Really beautiful image. Superb work! Happy 300st! Very nice water in this image. 5/5
shanpoo
Congrats on the 300th image! Looks terrific! :)
afugatt
Awesome image and story! I love your work and am so glad that your found your niche. You have been through so much and you deserve happiness. Congratulations on your 300th! I'm looking forward to the next 300.
Heathcroft
Congratulations on your 300th- this image is dreamlike and effective. Interestingly different- well done!
Bebe160
Très joli dessin!
Maya06
Congratulations for your 300th image, excellent work!!! Hugs Maya
rayag
Beautifult image!
mikeerson
Congrats on 300... You moose in your picture is a very powerful being... I seen two the othernight up be where I work... If I would of blinked, I wouldn't have seen them... Moose Rider would be a good title, I wonder what kind of image you would think of making would look like.
twingo
Congratulations on your 300th image Marlene, you really did not get anything for free in your life, I really admire your strength, thanks for sharing your life's story with us. Take care.
evielouise
evie reads over and over again and has to admit to a tearful eye as it sounds somewhat like her own story way back in years: but then everything turns out good "lucky evie: And it sounds like you've pulled yourselve up and I sure hope nothing but happinesswith no more hurt for you "EVER" I found we cannot change people only our situation that's what I did and it all turned out for the best and you will:: hugs:: AND this is awesome &stunning !!!!!wow 5 +++++++