retreating into gentleness
.... a sequestered nest devoted to serenity, tranquillity and calmness of spirit....
Lovely images... soothing sounds... the wisdom of words... these things draw us far away from the sharp edges of daily living and add smoothness to the quality of our lives. As we spend time living, we learn to ride our storms and our fires, to find validation in our darknesses and our achings. Retreating into gentleness allows us to discover the joy in those moments. Recreating the calm from time to time gives us a cleaner vision and a clearer perspective... and, if we are very lucky, we gain increased wisdom, deeper patience, and a more profound appreciation of the world around us.
Berthe Morisot : Study-At the Water's Edge, 1864
Come in... taste an image... savour a sound ...absorb a book... Perhaps what you find among these favorites will inspire you to look into new genres and discover new worlds. Possibly, you will be renewing your acquaintance with old and dear friends. So please... settle in comfortably, take your time and enjoy. You are welcome here.
Each image here is linked to a site which offers further information about the artist.
All images are used with permission. Thank you to the following:
WebMuseum, Paris
Imaging Department, The Art Institute of Chicago
Copyright MBelsaas 1997 All rights reserved
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