"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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Friday, May 4, 2012

Hitched: Chain of Love, Clove Hitch and The Collar








Antigonon leptopus (Cadena de Amor or Chain of Love), Clove hitch and Hangman's noose.
Pen and ink on 4"x4" Bristol Board





Nuts not Knots: I have not really been talking about my oak project lately...





ATC pen and ink drawings of some members of subgenus Quercus: Left to right: Quercus eugenifolia, Quercus costaricensis, Quercus grisea


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11 comments:

  1. aha i larve the hidden faces in the previous

    did you ever think about being a monk?
    imagine all those texts you could have given meaning to?
    hope you are well, :)
    sorry about being brirf
    in brevity is essence, eh?

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  2. oh if i was going o hang myself i would choose a beautiful noose such as this /;)

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  3. as long a s it didn't hurt !

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  4. Qui voudrais-tu voir de pendu ma chère Ces ?
    Gros bisous

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  5. Wonderful drawing Ces, beautifully rendered but a little sad? Hope you're ok and have a lovely weekend!
    Jess xx

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  6. You even make a noose look cool ;)

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  7. Nuts & knots & nooses & twining vines & trees & tousled tendrils-- these are a few of my favorite Ces things! Well, maybe not nooses, but definitely the other ones. I think there must be a tire swing on the other end of that rope... I hope so anyway...

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  8. An interesting way to spend the afternoon swinging. I could make good use of this.

    Your leftmost nut looks like it has a tiny Jesus on it. Hehehe

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  9. What a wonderful swing you've made us, Ces, I simply must try it out.

    Waitaminute... this swing is way too tight around my rump, and getting tighter.. !

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  10. Love coming to this blog! You never know what you're going to find! Well, lately eggs, but who would have expected a NOOSE!? Supremely creative take on this week's prompt, not to mention well drawn! And your nuts are great too! **That sounds a bit....dirty.....** ;)

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  11. Ooh, I just love your vines and leaves and curly bits. Quite a beautifully rendered rope aside from well, the whole noose aspect. More beautiful acorns but sadly I could not find the tiny Jesus Bella mentioned. Though I think I see a tiny gnome cottage in the last one! (Or I have lost my mind. Which happens periodically.)

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