My recent posts have been noisy and busy, by which I mean full of details and links and information. Today, I made a promise to myself to quiet my loud mind and try, try to be still with my thoughts and my post. (But it’s hard to restrain myself; so hard…..) Here goes; be still…….

Beauty in Blue http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean_auguste_dominique_ingres_princesse_albert_de_broglie.jpg
I adore the work of Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.
I adore the work of nature along my garden path.
- Bouquet of Colours
- Yellow
- Details
- Deep Blue
- Fresh Green
- Heuchera
- Ajuga
- Spring Pathway of Coralbells and Bugles
And did I mention that I adore the paintings of Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres; the rich fabric, the colours, textures, details, the sweet plumpness of the curves….. every moment my eyes linger on this painting of Madame Moitessier, I discover new delights…
And did I mention that I adore Nature’s Canvas too, with its myriad textures,
soft folds, jewel-like colours, tiny, ever-surprising details and
- Sweet Lily of the Valley
- Surprises
- Unfolding opulence
- Textures
and silken opulence.
Be still…… and listen; do you hear Spring singing in the garden? Can you see the music playing?
“When the chamber of the scarlet-clothed Hours is opened
And the nectareous flowers usher in the fragrant spring,
Then are scattered, then, on the immortal ground
The lovely petals of violets; roses are wound in our hair;
Loudly echo the voices of songs to the flutes,
And choirs step in procession to dark-ribboned Semele.[69]”
Pindar
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“And did I mention that I ”
Yes, I think you mentioned all that! 🙂
And you most likely will mention it again. lol
Most likely I will! I am more than a little obsessed with Ingres and nature and flowers and a few other things besides. Oh, that’s right, did I mention Pearls? 😀
Ladysighs, don’t get her started on the pearls!!
Everyone should get started on the Pearls! Pearls are wonderful.
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I really enjoyed the beautiful paintings and lovely garden pictures. They suit each other perfectly!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thank you, Wendy, for your kind words and blessings.
I adore classics and flowers…you are so welcome.
We are in tune then 🙂
A good compostition for this post, Gallivanta. As still life.
Thank you 🙂 Yes, like still life but ,as with old paintings of still life, so very much ‘happening’ at the same time!
I was called away from my langurous gazing at the Ingres paintings and so didn’t scroll down until now. More please!
Did you see my third Ingres choice in the comment to ‘tg’? I am mildly obsessed with that man 😉
I loved seeing your garden path….such lovely hues and textures.
Thank you. It is the one time of the year when I look at the plants on the side of the path and am overwhelmed by their loveliness. Spring over… and the rest of the year that area is just prone to mess!!!!!
The serenity of this post brought a lump to my throat – thank you 🙂
Awww …..bless you for feeling that way.
🙂
Quietude is essential to a well-lived life. The juxtaposition of aesthetics created by human nature and Mother nature are apt places for this silence. Well done, and thanks for a bit more insight into yourself.
Thank you for your lovely comment. It gives me more moments of quietude just absorbing your words and contemplating that juxtaposition.
I’m humbled. Thank you.
Nature is doing sterling work in your garden. It’s hard to compute that spring is springing in your part of the world as, I think, today the 22nd September marks the official start of Autumn here. 😉
I am so glad it is springing. We will be on daylight saving time soon, too, which I love. Different seasons and times are hard to compute 🙂
*clapsHands*
CLEVER!!
and glorious.
flowers and paintings.
lovely.
*sighs*
Thank you tg. Did you notice the pearls? And I did so want to add HER, for the pink and the pearls ,so I will http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Jean_auguste_dominique_ingres_baronne_james_de_rothschild.jpg
oh! and that SATIN DRESS!
*sighshappily*
just gorgeous…
Yes, deep sigh. She (or the dress)reminds me of one of your rose photos or perhaps this delight http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/showrose.asp?showr=142
oh!
the Constance Spry….
we ADORE Constance Spry
http://teamgloria.com/2013/04/01/considering-constance-spry/
Yes, yes, I adored that post 🙂
you are Very Kind to say so.
Constance is an admirable inspiration tis true.
I´m not a flower girl but with those beautiful photos from your garden I´m thinking to change my opinion about it. great post
Are you really not a flower girl, Silvana? That surprises me. I know you like the beautiful flowers of the coffee plant though 🙂
I know but not as much as you definitely love. I think I love more coffee than the coffee flowers 🙂
I may have to agree with you on the coffee!
So much beauty is so much stillness. It’s like a child trying desperately to hold on to a secret that he is dying to share…such poetry you grace us with today…and violet and blues are my favorite colors. 🙂
Ah, I think you picture ME(not only the garden) exactly. I was every bit the wriggly child, hand in the air, waving frantically, my mouth closed but pleading silently and excitedly, “Pick me, pick me, teacher, I have something to tell.” 😀 But I did manage to hold on to some stillness :). Violet and blues are wonderful aren’t they? I find them hard colours to capture in a photo though.
I think you do a wonderful job at capturing violets and blues! 🙂
Thank you! Perhaps I was being a bit harsh on myself…….
Very calm and serene, nature and a fabulous painter. What clothes and details – unbelievably well done. I also adore the photos from your garden and the soft writings…Thank you.
Thank you 🙂 I may have mentioned to you before that our main art gallery is closed because of earthquake related problems. This means that the art gallery and artists have been renegotiating how to show case art without the usual exhibition spaces. They are doing a wonderful job. In some ways, my post is my own exploration of how to enjoy art in a different landscape.
And we are all very grateful that you took the time to show them to us!
🙂
Lovely advice – and images! Love the painting…and your spring garden is amazing! Lots to enjoy.
Thank you. 🙂 I love the blue spires of the ajuga at this time of the year.
I think it would be fun to wear one of those dresses and sit for a portrait 🙂 Annie
I really like the idea of sitting for a portrait but whether I would actually enjoy it ,in reality, is another matter! Portrait or not, I would love to try on one of those dresses; just to see what it was like to wear something so beautiful.
Beautiful art and photos!
Thank you 🙂 I am so glad that the internet allows me to see paintings that I may never see in real life.
Heyy I lovee your garden path! also your blog 😀
Thank you! And I am looking forward to reading your next post!
A very calm and peaceful post indeed, and I really enjoyed it with the beauty of paintings and your beautiful garden!
Thank you, Ute 🙂 If you ever go to the National Gallery on one of your London exploration adventures, take a look at Madame Moitessier , for me, and tell me if she is really as lovely as I imagine. 🙂
Will do ,I haven’t been in there for ages. Would be nice outing!
I think it would 🙂
The painting works are amazing to me. It is hard to believe they are hand painted. The details of fabric and every thing are so real. Thank you for sharing.
I am not sure your garden is the work of nature alone. It looks like it is well trended and planed. A nice spring welcome in your back yard!
The fabric in the paintings is amazing, isn’t it?! My garden does have a plan but, lately, I haven’t done much in the garden. Nature has been doing most of the work for me. I am very grateful 🙂
I can hear the rustle of the dresses! Would you not loved to have your portrait done by Ingres??
Oh, yes, how fabulous that would be. The finished result would, hopefully, be divine. The process might be a bit painful and long though and the dress mighty heavy!
And as my mother would occasionally cite “And what is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare”.
Oh, that’s lovely to hear that saying again. Thank you! She was a wise mother 🙂
I love the combinations of the paintings and the photos; both are so full of color and detail. The combination is very engaging and very quieting.
Thank you. I am glad you found some quietness in the photos and paintings. I do find the portraits very calming even though there is much detail in them. However, it seems my mind is incorrigible, so some noise (‘music”) did find its way in to the post 😀
We are on the same wavelength! I wrote about flowers today as well…
I believe in synchronicity. 🙂
Oooh, I am off to find your post now; we must have the same signature tune on our wavelength 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂