I have been procrastinating long enough, so here I am, FINALLY writing my very first blog post for my new website! I had been stalling because i really didn't know where to start, but thanks to a conversation with my MOM, I got the inspiration that I needed to get going.
As we talked this morning she reminded me of something that I had recently realised but failed to see the importance of. My mom is great for this kind of thing and I am always grateful for her point of view. We were speaking of a piece of art I had reposted on social media a few weeks back. I could not recall the piece she was talking about, so we both went to search for it. Once we were both looking at it, I was amazed to find out that my mom had completely missed the central image. To me it was plain as day. It never occurred to me that someone might NOT see it. She suggested that I post it yet again and ask people what they see, which I thought was a really good idea. But - this whole conversation gave me an even better idea FOR THIS BLOG, which had been hanging over my head.... I have decided that I will dedicate a blog post to some... maybe all? of my works of art. People do like the story behind the image, yes? I know that I do. Though it can be good to leave art open to interpretation by the observer, to understand the artist's meaning can be powerful in a completely different way. What do you see in the photo above? I would love to know! Now that I have hopefully captured your attention, I think this first blog post is long enough. Stay tuned for the next post where we will dive into the explanation of one of my latest works! Until then.... look for faces in the trees and elephants in the clouds.
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Dianne Coulthard
7/19/2017 02:40:48 am
Clearly and elephant with its trunk up!
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dani
7/19/2017 04:17:54 am
What did I see ? I believe everyone has a different vision and that vision can depend on what goes through the mind at that specific moment . Today, I see my life, sometimes smooth, with happiness and joy ,sometimes little problems , the big cracks representing the heavy pains .The stains representing memories , happy ones and sad ones depending on the color Wondering what you had in mind Jodi
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7/19/2017 04:32:26 am
The face of an elephant, with lifted nose in those cement cracks. It's very obvious to me ... thank Jodi for your blog space.
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Carolina
7/19/2017 05:16:02 am
You clearly got my attention and i think is a great idea. The eyes of an artist are the eyes of a person with great sensibility, we no always are able to see further so even thouh what you said is true and is good to let the observer to try i really like when i have the chance to get from the artist the story behind their art. It took me a little while to see trough the concret when finally saw the elephant!
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7/19/2017 07:22:48 am
Thanks Carolina! This photo was simply what i call 'accidental art' just cracks in the road. I liked what I saw and planned to draw from it. I love to hear what others see! See you soon <3
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Moira
7/19/2017 07:36:18 am
The texture is of elephant skin. The cracks made me think of us all, humans and elephants just " holding it together ".(I' m not as down as that sounds, honest 🐘❤️🙃)
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Jodi
7/23/2017 09:25:06 pm
Wow Moira, I love that interpretation! <3
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Jane
7/19/2017 08:23:06 am
Jodi, I saw concrete weakened by the elements...and then...an elephant! reaching out...and then stingray swimming in the opposite direction. Great idea for a website. Thank you.
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Jodi
7/23/2017 09:26:30 pm
That is great Jane! I didn't see the stingray... but now I do.. plain as day!
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Lynette
7/19/2017 06:49:04 pm
So awesome! Love this and can't wait to read more! Of course there is an ele here! 😉
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Jodi
7/23/2017 09:27:14 pm
They are everywhere :)
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Catherine
7/20/2017 11:49:21 am
OMG I saw it clear as day. ELlafINT!!!
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Jodi
7/23/2017 09:29:03 pm
YES!!!!
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Chrissy Pratt
7/21/2017 03:55:13 am
Haha, I see it! Thanks to spending time with you I see elephants everywhere, in the most unlikely of places. ♡♡ Awesome blog, can't wait for more!
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Jodi
7/23/2017 09:30:17 pm
Awwww thanks Chrissy! Yup, those amazing mammals have brought many of us together... :)
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AuthorMy name is Jodi. I am an Artist, Vegan, Activist, Nature Worshipper, Animal Lover, Idea Person, Strategist, Writer, Intuitive, Empath and Mom. Life can be exciting and complicated. I am easily distracted by horizons filled with fantastic mountains and cloud formations. Archives
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