"Velvet & Sand"...for Nancy (Gaiadriel) by anahata.c
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My late, dear friend Chandra was meditating one day. Someone asked, "what's in the soul?" She whispered: "velvet......and......sand......" This is what she meant: That the soul's all softness & caress (velvet), and it stretches forever with the voice of the ages (sand): Softness & vastness, deep & majestic...that's what I feel from Nancy... I found Nancy's art--ie Gaiadriel (here)--and immediately I felt that presence. It isn't just her fractals--which range from landscapes to abstracts to everything else--it's her soul. I was stunned at how much intensity she infused into the smallest places; that she articulated open spaces with such intimate detail; that she illuminated energy itself--inner energy, soulful energy: that she made it all visible. Even her jewel-like pieces--where fractals look like the prototype for every crystalline-form on earth--have her ever-modulated dance, her intimacy, her love. Occasionally she'll write a poem too, and it'll affirm everything she's just painted... I can't quite explain my images, Nancy: Are they softness & vastness--I don't know! But I feel that images, for you, are like sending your children into the world bedecked with ancient jewels; and while I don't know you well as a person, through your art I've seen an ocean of love & compassion, 'velvet & sand', and offerings from the depths of a rapturous heart, and for that I am deeply grateful...
Comments (31)
lyron
Excellent vision my friend!!!
durleybeachbum
A glorious dedication, and another stunning artwork! 60 eh! It's the new 40. I'll have you know!
blankfrancine
60 no longer seems old as I see it on the horizon. Happy birthday, Mark.This is a beautiful dedi to a wonderful artist and person.
bmac62
Mark...long ago my wife and I attended one of those marriage seminars aimed at enhancing an already flourishing relationship. I'll never forget the key point I walked away with... That point was that all of us have a primary love language: some use words, some touching, others giving. Your language must have to do with words. This is one beautiful tribute to Nancy (Gaiadriel) and for that matter Chandra too. Your illustration does say velevt and sand to me. The colors are magnificent. This is going directly into my favorites. Whoa...almost forgot to wish you happy birthday...youngster:)
magnus073
Wow Mark this is such a wonderful and moving dedication to one of the sweetest ladies I know. She deserves all the praise sent her way and considering all she has been through recently I know she will cherish this one so much. What your late friend Chandra said was so wise and touching, I will never forget her way of describing what was in the soul. I understand you have a birthday coming up my friend so let me say HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark :)
november22
I could do 60 again! LOL. Seriously Mark, this is a stunner and I do see the influence you talked about to me, but seriously this is so your own. The way you've broken the surface for the Sand one is really nicely done, and overall I think this is a good realization of your friends words. Fer'shure a special one.
tennesseecowgirl
Mark this is very lovely, I will try to get to Nancys gallery to view her work soon. And ♪ Happy Birthday to you .. Happy Birthday to ♪ ... wait a minute its not your birthday YET! you will have to wait a day or two if you really want to hear me sing.. LOL have a great day!
helanker
WOW ! I soo love the colors in these images and I even more love the textures. I feel if I touch them I will have the dry surface sitting on my fingertips :) And I can see them even float. And for one little orientation Mark...Danish sand is so fine as powder and the most velvet sant you can imagine between your toes. lol!
Fidelity2
Yeah! I love it all the way. 5+.
koosievantutte
beautiful, martin
beachzz
Your dedications are soul and spirit and magic--everything about this is simply beautiful. An early B-day wish as well--and as Andrea said--"60--HA!! I laugh in its face"!I Well, I paraphrased her a bit!!
lizzibell
Beautiful...
Miska7
Very nice images. Great colours and textures! Excellent artwork!
groegnitram
and here is another example of your playful way onto this world, mark. such a colourful and joyful dedi for your friend, she will love it, thats for sure! i wish you a great weekend ahead, enjoy your birthday, i wish you lots of fun and peace and you dont worry about being back behind commenting, nothing is running away here, mark :)
anaber
Beautiful painting,Mark!and beautiful dedication to your friend, with your words and with your luminous colours. As always both come from "inside" and shé will love it,be sure! How i wondered to touch it,to feel what i see: the soft texture of the velvet and the warm sand.Great one,once more! 60? Great man!!(LOL) Happy week end,and many cheers!! Well,i´ll believe if you said 20,40,or...emotions and thoughts have no age.
Gaiadriel
There is so much that I don't know, not least of which is how to find words enough (and trust me, I've been here, grappling), in thanks, for your extraordinary thoughts, words, and images. Words of thanks.. any one of them..or any grouping...just seem completely inept, and far, far too small. I feel small and yes, completely undeserving of such praise. But, with joy-painted, tear-stained cheeks, and both arms extended to you...thank you, I must...from that deepest place inside (((Mark))). These images are not simply to view, but to experience. And, I have! I received your noti about the post, arrived here, opened, and oh, how surreal. Instantaneous energy abounds... welcoming warmth and quiet coolness simultaneously..and the softest, most peaceful, loving light. It poured from within the images..pure gentleness...and I found myself in such a tranquil space. So, from the very first instant I encountered these beautiful outpourings of you, there was no doubt as to the energy infused within. (And that, of course, the greatest of gifts). The gammet of your own soul, echoes throughout.. radiant. Not merely idle words...but wholly, purest truth. Yet you honestly wonder...Velvet and Sand..and your own creations. Indulge me two words? Please. Don't. And to be able to stake even the tiniest personal claim to these, also at your hands...is a bounty, and a treasure. The representations couldn't be more perfect, Mark. Each is without beginning, or end. A slow, rhythmic, soulful-undulation. And as the soul...without constraint.....incalculable...boundless. Full, and empty. Smooth, and abraded. Miniscule, and massive. All, and nothing. I've reached several times, out of want to actually feel (you'll have to forgive that I'm stricken with a terminal case of sensory overload, and am annoyingly tactile..lol) the small, but prounounced rough patch, in the foreground on the lower left of the bottom image. I'm repeatedly drawn to that spot. Perhaps I needed the nudge of a reminder that sometimes we need to be unafraid of the roughest there is, to embrace, so that we can be eroded again into our softest state, like rock worn and made perfectly smooth, by the constant motion of flowing water. I can't say why that particular thought happened, only that...it did. And, still does. And, because it also must be said.. modesty alone doesn't tell you that I am also incredibly honored by Chandra's clear presence here as well. I remember, vividly, that one of my first encounters of you was a particular posted image, and story, a promise fulfilled to her. To have you place my own name inside/outside your thoughts, so close as within even a kindred paragraph with her, is also an exceptionally precious gift, and one that I value. It felt important that you were aware of that. I hope you understand. Again, a heartpouring of thanks to you. This gift, I will cherish always. It is a grounding place that I will revisit often in the future, especially when I need some terra firma, a grounding spot, a place to sit quietly in the center of the circle, while yes and no chase each other around my circumference. :) Warmth, peace, strength to you...and gracious, profound thanks...
Susank
Happy birthsday, Mark. Beautiful painting here outstanding colour use and compo. And a lovely dedication to your dear friend. Have a great weekend
adrie
Gorgeous work my friend, love the movement and colors in this....excellent done.
mss
Happy Birthday! I hope you have many more!
amota99517
These pieces are fascinating and dynamic. The first one has the intensity of passion and the second one has the energy that drives one to reach their goal. Both are dynamic in fluidity and fill the mind with delight. Beautiful work all around and such lovely and generous dedications. Excellent work!
trishabadblood
beautiful work...
LBJ2
Fantastic and beautiful composition, Mark. But also very felt... love the wording. And i wish you a very happy 60th. birthday. #:o)+5
beatoangelico
marveolus colors..!!!!!
MrsRatbag
Happy birthday, Mark! 60 is only a couple of years off for me too, and I certainly don't feel old (at least not usually!) These images are arresting and entrancing...I'm not good at putting feelings into words, but these would be wonderful to have really huge and on the wall.
marybelgium
wonderful work ! Happy Birthday Mark !
danob
Beautiful work and Happy Birthday my friend it's good to be over 60 I even got a free bus pass!!
artaddict2
Great artwork Mark and a wonderful dedi to your friend Here's wishing you a very Happy 60th Birthday!
nikolais
Mark, Happy birthday! 60 in my case (two years ago) was more important for relatives than for me. I am never present at home on such days as I alwasy get away to the coast where no one knows when my birthday is....It's so convenient! A wonderfully soulful and soothing composition and words are so good! Be loved and love! Nikolay
Richardphotos
excellent art. the top looks like some of the old houses I use to paint after scraping 7-8 layers of paint
dragonmuse
These images are beautiful.. such lovely colours and texture. And such eloquent and thoughtful words. Congratulations on a milestone birthday :)