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(C) Photograph, MJ Calitz, 2010

face it

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i was drawn to this picture today, so i lingered here for a while. delighted by the details of this doll, i was also humbled by the fact that someone had the vision and the dedication and the skills to create this fantastical creature. and i realized that art is the result of the artist trusting in his vision, being confident in his capabilities and following through. and the last part of this process is in the letting go. if you want to be an artist but you're always feeling like your not quite there, you have to ask yourself "what exactly is holding me back?"
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(C) Photograph, MJ Calitz, 2010

lace angel, bird cage, & other paintings

(mixed media on 12 x 16 paper backed by canvas board)
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(8 x 8 muslin square for art quilt)
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poem in painting below: even if she drew yellow circles. even if black tears rose from the earth like sapling trees swaying in the crisp breeze. even if grid covered the whole world, it would never feel safe again.

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(mixed media on 9 x 12 canvas board)
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(part of an abstract pastel drawing on 18 x 24 paper)
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(C) Art & poem, MJ Calitz, 2011

lingering sadness

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even though i have made peace with my brother's death, there are moments when i'm overwhelmed by a lingering sadness.

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(C) Photograph, MJ Calitz, 2010