A Book of Heroines - My Latest Work in Somerset Studio
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.-- Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield
Heroes and Heroines. Those we elevate within our hearts and minds. Those who touch us, influence us and walk with us if only in our thoughts. When presented with the opportunity to create a conglomeration of Heroes, I must admit I struggled a bit. Unsure how to approach the topic, as there are so many which are heroic in my eyes.
The romantic in me won out and I found myself consumed in a pile of novels; novels which are tried and true and have influenced my life. The choice in my hands was now whether or not to celebrate the Heroines who penned these exquisite masterpieces or rather portray the characters that they so lovingly created.
Fiction won out, the ladies who were created on paper beckoned to dance amongst ensembles of ephemera and ribbons.
Heroines who in their own way showed a quiet strength to adversity. Proving the depths of their character, challenging others in their thinking and views. Surviving heartbreak and enduring struggles while standing by family and friends. I give you my Heroines who although are only characters in novels teach us all something about ourselves and perhaps the way we should treat and be treated by others.
To read my article and peruse amazing articles and artwork such as L.K. Ludwig's Amazing Field Guide, Deb Trotter's Ofrendas del Heroes and A Hero In All of Us - A Tribute to Brianna By Iva Wilcox pick up the latest Somerset Studio in book stores and on line today.
So pretty! Congratulations!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy Sprinkle | May 01, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Beautifully and thoughtfully done! Will be looking for that issue :) xox
Posted by: vintage moon studio | May 03, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Beautiful!! Have a blessed Sunday!
smiles,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | May 04, 2008 at 11:29 AM
JUST BEAUTIFUL!! Happy May Kristen!
Sorry it's taken me so LONG to visit! Hope all is well in your world today!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | May 06, 2008 at 06:40 AM
A lovely article Kristen...congrats!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | May 06, 2008 at 08:51 AM
sweetie--my copy of somerset only arrived today--i turned STRAIGHT to your pages--your work is SO beautiful!! SO great to be able to see it for real!
hope you are well--we are enjoying a mini californian heatwave right now--it is GLORIOUS!!
miss you and send much love
liz xx
Posted by: liz smith | May 15, 2008 at 01:22 PM