"Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."

Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata"


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Monday, August 20, 2012

Thou Shalt Not Harm Nor Intend To Harm The One You Love




This is still part of the Cadena de Amor series but I am leaving the color off this one. It is black and white as can be as you can plainly see:




Sleeping With The Enemy. Pigment pen and  ink on 14"x17" Bristol Board. We have all heard of the saying that starts "With friends like these, who needs enemies..." Well you can just add just about anything else to that line. Love should never ever be associated with the words "use" and "abuse." People who love one anther do not use and abuse each other.  By all means, avoid parasites, predators, liars, thieves, violent persons and hypocrites. Do not permit anyone to use or abuse you. It is better to be alone than to be with someone who uses and abuses you.


















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8 comments:

  1. Ces, your art! Amazing. And good advice here...my Florence N. sister. :)

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  2. Ces I can/and do stare at some of your work for long periods of time
    like--5-6 seconds, at least--grin!

    Seriously, I spend much time on your site(s) and there is always more
    which I had not previously noticed. Someone commented this yesterday,
    and I agreed--your drawings, your art, SPEAKS its own language. I think
    you must while working laugh, smile, cry, shout? (and dance!) EVERYTHING
    shows through the inks of your pens and paint of your brushes. I am slow,
    and need to pore over pictures--not just yours. Enjoyment, almost a happy
    connection I make with the artist sometimes (in my own head, that is!).

    And when you write, to me it is similar to reading Beethoven's notations
    which allow us to enter his mind. He actually shows us how he
    composes a melody, a phrase, a (musical) sentence.

    Enough of this 'talk'. Bottom line...I L I K E !!!!!

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  3. One time while traipsing through some woods on the farm with an older farmhand we came on a snake which was in the act of eating (whole) her/his last of three baby bunny rabbits.

    Old farm Peep killed said snake, slit open the stomach, and that last rabbit was still alive. Don't recall any more, except I did learn one thing that day. It ain't over, until it's over. Whatever! Nice to chat here with you, Art-Lady..and so much more!!

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  4. sage advice
    powerful piece
    sending love... just because

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  5. Aint it the truth. Yeah, I'd much rather be alone. All the more time to draw, my dear..

    Hey, I came up with a new Billy Jenkin's gag. You know, the boy who hates math. Can't wait to draw it up. Thanks for the spark, Ces.

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  6. Love, love, love this. You can make evil so temptingly beautiful. The textures in the grass and bark and scales....oh my. TSUP!!

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  7. Amazing chain of love drawings Ces!

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  8. ummm, how did I miss this? First week of school I guess. I love it, even the snake :D so many lovely little details. Did you find a new pen? I think that I read somewhere that you were out of ink! We can't have that, you must order a case immediately ;)

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