Monday, January 12, 2009

Be Still

I saw these lovely banners on Treasuring which led me to the website of Joetta Maue. I was instantly attracted to her photographs, embroideries and drawings.

I also love this quote from her statement, "I am not an extraordinary woman. I do not live under extraordinary circumstances. I am a woman who has both flaws and fears and also strengths and hopes. Through the depiction of these characteristics, I invite the viewer to relate to and connect with the work the artist, and the subject of human experience."

I think we can all relate to her work and words.

{thanks for the great link Jessica}

35 comments:

  1. You and I could have a great talk at that first table. :)

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  2. Amen to that! Love these calming images too:)

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  3. these images evoke such peace and make me feel aware (one of my new years resolutions).

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  4. love love love these images, great find!

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  5. That is an amazing quote. And the images are so lovely and quiet. They make me want to sit still and think for a while.

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  6. Joetta has many talents, i have been admiring since i first started blogging it is one of my favorites.. and the things she is lovely!

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  7. I love her quote! The kitchen table looks so inviting. I can see myself sitting around the table having a cup of tea or coffee as Joetta shares her talent. I'm off to visit her site.

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  8. I wish I could express myself with words the way she has done. I see why you are drawn to these pictures... They are very beautiful.

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  9. Wow what great images and and definitely can relate to her quote too... great post, thanks for sharing.

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  10. that embroidered lettering - beautiful!

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  11. Honesty certainly makes for beautiful art. The message about marriage is so true :)

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  12. The red chair REALLY caught my eye, I love those chairs. I like the honesty in the sentiment about marriage..

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  13. swallowed up in the beautiful world of blogging...nothing lovelier...xo t

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  14. Beautiful, soothing images and moving words. It's amazing to see that kind of emotional honesty come out in someone's writing AND in their photos. Breathaking!

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  15. Absolutely! Great discovery. Off to her explore her goodies some more. Thanks so much.

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  16. Thanks for sharing the work of this artist...I'm strollin over to check out her site now...

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  17. now i feel like i want to crawl into bed...
    and that stitching, wonderful!!!

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  18. Lovely embroideries and her words are wonderful and so genuine.

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  19. Too bad my unmade bed doesn't look that sexy. It just looks unmade.

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  20. What a great post and quote! Happy Tuesday.xo

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  21. Lovely images and a beautiful quote!

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  22. This is great. That's NOT a great quote at all!

    Just kidding- of course it is.I wanted to contradict everyone.

    www.neonpolish.com

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  23. I really, really love these images...off to check her out now!

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  24. absolutely beautiful in every way!

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  25. These are so beautiful ... those rumpled sheets are speaking to me. The temperature is dropping here, and I just want to curl back up in bed.

    (and I love the Tornado dress ... I like the smoky colors!)

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  26. wow. thank you so much for posting about me and thank you so much to all your readers...their sweet comments almost put tears in my eyes.
    I am humbled:)

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  27. Very soothing, which is a welcome change for me.

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  28. Those photographs are beautiful and soothing, and her words are as well- who couldn't relate to them?

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  29. yes, I relate totally. And the pictures are beautiful and her words so easy... a good link.

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  30. so super great!! Love the first photo to pieces!

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