Thursday, 23 August 2018

You could be forgiven...

...for thinking, after viewing this post, that Valentine's day is fast approaching.  Given the heat and fiery skies, that's definitely not the case.

We will make love an art and we will love like artists.  Marianne Williamson

It's my meditations that are taking on the heat, so I've been playing with hearts and love for the past week.  I tore a mask or two,


and burnt a stencil,


and before I could stop myself, there were hearts and love everywhere.




Art must be an expression of love or it is nothing.  Marc Chagall
The art of love is who you share it with.  Neil Diamond

The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing
more artistic than to love others.  Vincent van Gogh
Art is where work meets love.  workisnotajob

People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary
 to understand, when it's simply necessary to love.      Claude Monet

In art, as in love, instinct is enough.  Anatole France  

Some are in my journal, some are on the wall, and there are many more in the works. As I find more fabulous quotes (all, so far by artists of one type or another), I'll add to the pile.

So here's your quest for the week - do you have favourite quote about love and art?  I'd love to know about it.  I think having a half-day playshop ready here for locals to create their own heart-centered artwork would be a great idea, especially if it were ready for January and armed with quote ammunition.  

Send me your quote(s) in the comments below, or to the email top right.  I'll pick a name from a hat on September 15 and gift the winner one of these heart pieces or a spot in the class just for fun.

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32 comments:

  1. Tracy23 August 2018 at 09:45

    Those bubble wrap hearts are great. Love is such a good thing to meditate on, isn't it? One of my favourite quotes about it is: "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13) If we all thought with love first, rather than judging, the world wold be a much better place.

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 11:04

      Thanks, Tracy...that 'bubble duo' is actually only one heart.
      It evolved by tearing a heart shape out of a journal page, and then allowing the bubble-heart to peek through from one page to the next. The torn out heart worked as a mask for the addition of red flowers and then was added to the stamped page below. There's love everywhere. :D And your quote is a favourite of mine, too. Thanks for sharing it!

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    2. Tracy23 August 2018 at 13:28

      Getting double use from it - good job! I can see the red peeking through now.

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    3. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 15:46

      Now there's the mark of a lazy artist, right?! :D

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    4. Tracy24 August 2018 at 02:22

      I call it creativity :)

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    5. Win Dinn, Artist24 August 2018 at 05:49

      Potatoes/po-ta-toes - let's go with creativity! :D

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  2. froebelsternchen23 August 2018 at 09:51

    I adore your heart art! Every single piece Win Dinn!

    Art is where work meets love.

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 11:00

      Thanks, Susi...I just can't seem to stop on this theme, and maybe that's a love-ly thing! :D

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  3. Sim23 August 2018 at 12:17

    Those hearts are purely fa-bu-lous dear Win!!
    I adore the textures, intentions and colours!


    There are some fav' quotes of mines about art and love:

    -"Like love, art is not pleasure but passion".
    André Malraux. French writer (1901-1976).

    -"Like love, the mission of art is to reveal man to himself".
    Gilbert Choquette. Quebec novelist and poet, born in 1929.

    -"The artist must love life and show us that she is beautiful.
    Without him, we would doubt it".
    Anatole France. French writer (1844-1924).

    -"Art and love are the same thing, it's the process of seeing
    yourself in things that are not you".
    Chuck Klosterman. American author and essayist, born in 1972.

    -"Only love and art make existence tolerable".
    William Somerset Maugham. British Artist, Playwright, Writer, Novelist (1874-1965).

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 15:43

      What fabulous quotes, Sim, and all new to me. They'll definitely be sporting some background art, and soon! Many thanks, my friend! xo

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  4. Mellowood Gallery23 August 2018 at 12:38

    So wonderful Win! I especially like the LOVE stencil and the Monet quote. I don't do quotes so I have none to add to your collection - cheers!

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 15:42

      Thanks, Val...I know that I'll be using that love stencil a lot, so I'm pleased with that make. Do let me know if a quote about art and love jumps into your lap, Val - I fully believe in synchronicity! :D

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  5. Corrie Herriman23 August 2018 at 12:42

    So 'love'ly ! I adore hearts and have used them many times in my projects. I love all yours too. A workshop would be fantastic, I wish I could attend ! I am sure you'll have lots of fun ! Can't think of any quotes at the moment but if I do I'll let you know !
    Corrie x

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 15:41

      Do let me know if you think of any (or find some), Corrie - I'm determined to use them all! :D

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  6. Kay Wallace23 August 2018 at 15:53

    I love your art. I love you quotes. Most of all, I love your project! I'll be back with a quote!

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 16:56

      That's terrific, Kay, and many thanks...I'll be watching for a quote or two from you. xo

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  7. Deann23 August 2018 at 19:16

    Thank you this week for your wonderful art, and your wonderful hearts and all the great quotes. I agree with the Burt Bacharach song "What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love". Your post is inspirational.
    I wish you a wonderful weekend Win and here is my own thought on art and love. "Leave your Heart on the Canvas" But of course you already do that. Hugs...

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  8. Win Dinn, Artist23 August 2018 at 20:52

    Love the Burt Bacharach quote, Deann - that's so perfect! And of course, your own comment is going on my next heart/love centred piece. Many thanks for all the love, my friend! xo

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  9. SLScheibe24 August 2018 at 09:25

    Really gorgeous! Hearts and love are always a win! Super artwork all over the blog today. Love it! :)

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist24 August 2018 at 11:14

      Thanks, Sal - they most certainly are for me, and I find myself returning to the theme time and again!

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  10. Jackie PNeal25 August 2018 at 05:45

    OH! I just LOVE the LOVE! lol
    Really cool pieces and all so unique! It must be a blast to watch you once you get going on something like this- it's all in for Win! heehee
    XoXo

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist25 August 2018 at 06:59

      I love working in series - there's something compelling about seeing several takes on a theme, and this is one of my favourite ones! Thanks for stopping by, Jackie - lovely to see you here again! xo

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  11. Alice Saltiel-Marshall28 August 2018 at 10:17

    I’ve been remiss in chiming in here on your blog. This is a terrific post. All that red and love warms my heart. I LOVE Monet’s quote best of all! You know if I had time to search out love quotes, I would but instead I’ll just offer a favourite quote by Renoir’s (one I’ve stolen for my own) “I’m a painter of beauty.” What’s not to love about that?

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist28 August 2018 at 12:44

      The quote from Monet is one I'd not seen before, and I think it expresses perfectly what every artist feels. Brilliant! And I love your Renoir quote - it suits you to a 't'! xo

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  12. Felix the Crafty Cat30 August 2018 at 09:37

    Great projects and perfect for the time of year. Angela xXx

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist30 August 2018 at 10:11

      Darn good things, Angela - 'cause I can't seem to stop! :D

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  13. Mia30 August 2018 at 10:36

    Hi, Win. I always admire your gorgeous creations.
    My favorite quote about love is "Love is in the air".
    Kisses, my friend.

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist30 August 2018 at 15:58

      That's an awesome one, Mia - I could hear the song in my head, and had to look it up. Sung by John Paul Young, it was written by George Young and Harry Vanda. You've given me a great earworm for the day!

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  14. Corrie Herriman31 August 2018 at 02:32

    This is my favourite quote of all time. The word love doesn't feature but still ...

    "If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever." ~ Winnie the Pooh

    Corrie x

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist31 August 2018 at 06:05

      What a glorious quote, Corrie, and definitely in keeping with the theme! Many thanks! xo

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  15. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith2 September 2018 at 06:56

    Great initiative, Win - you've got everyone looking for love/art quotes! This is what I've found: Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist2 September 2018 at 10:45

      What a fabulous quote, Zsuzsa - that's going to be on something this next week for sure! ;-)

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