"I'm not laughing." I was actually crying. "And please don't laugh at me now, but I think the reason it's so hard for me to get over this guy is because I seriously believed [he] was my soul mate."
"He probably was. Your problem is you don't understand what that word means. People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. And thank God for it.
Problem is, you can't accept that this relationship had a real short shelf life. You're like a dog at the dump, baby-- you're just lickin' at an empty tin can, trying to get more nutrition out of it. And if you're not careful, that can's gonna get stuck on your snout forever and make your life miserable. So drop it."
--Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love.
Mailyne - Visual Art.Modeling.Photography.Video.Writing.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
discovering peace with myself
Lotus In Samsara
32" x 8"
Acrylic on Canvas
The Voice of Buddha
8" x 32"
Acrylic on Canvas
Self Portraits
She Is The One You Love to Hate. It's A Love Hate Relationshop
2 separate pieces
16" x 16"
Spray paint and Acrylic
I painted these at my cottage 2008
The World Lays Heavy On My Mind
16" x 16"
Acrylic and Sharpie
Lady Of The Forest
16" x 16"
Acrylic and Sharpie on Canvas
Love Letters
You Inspired Me To Paint Again
Love Letter Series
1 of 3
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 16"
I Had Forgotten How to Open My Heart
Love Letter Series
2 of 3
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 16"
This Is How You Let Go
Love Letter Series
3 of 3
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 20"
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Cardinal Signs and Seasons
Four Seasons
4 Separate 8" x 10"
Acrylic on Canvas
Cardinal Elements
A cardinal sign is a sign that falls on dates that are transitioning from one season to another.
Earth. Air. Fire. Water.
4 Separate 16" x 20"
Acrylic on Canvas
Women are like Air... '07 / '09
Cool Breeze
2 piece Acrylic on Canvas
Be Still. Breath Taken. Fresh Air.
3 separate 8"x10"
Acrylic on Canvas
You Can't Cage this Soul
3 piece acrylic on canvas
This is the story of my life
I made bird stencils out of paper and glued them to the painting
Joshua Tree at Sunset
Acrylic on Canvas
White Doves in the Dark
2 piece Acrylic on Canvas
There were moments I died
Sadness
20" x 16"
Acrylic on Canvas
The Death of the Soul
2' x 1'
Acrylic on Wood
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
A Few Commission Art Works
Alpha Psi Sigma
Created for Laura
A sorority piece
4' x 2'
Acrylic on Canvas
Orchids
Acrylic on Canvas
3' x 1'
created for Orchid
Aurora Borealis
Glows in the dark
Acrylic on Canvas
created for Tiffany in Halifax
2 Turtles
2 piece acrylic on canvas
created for Melanie
Ottawa Sunset Over Rideau
8' x 6'
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
created for Pat and Chloe
She Wants It.
16" x 16"
created for Brown
Acrylic on Canvas
Full Moon Baby
8" x 10"
Acrylic on Canvas
created for a lovely lady, who paid for it but never picked it up...
Pen Drawings Sketched on an OC Transpo Bus 2009
These were made one day while I was sitting on an OC Transpo bus... inspired by the internet and Arizona.
Old Donations 2008
The End of Spring
Donated to an auction for a friend needing help paying for Kemo
(also used as an album cover for my cousins band)
16" x 20"
Acrylic on Canvas
I Killed Kenny
Donated to an auction to help build schools in Africa
A real rose and Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 20"
The Art of War 2007
Bang Bang
16" x 16"
Acrylic and Marker on Canvas
Give Me More
16" x 16"
Acrylic and Marker on Canvas
Bring on the War
4 piece (8" x 10")
Acrylic and Marker on Canvas
These pieces were created for an Art Show at Babylon and Ladyfest. It is representative of today's society and the effects money has.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
what was that?
Did I just imagine that I was sad?
When was that dream that I had?
I know it's normal and life has us move on
But I have moments of weakness where I just don't feel strong
I know it's not wrong
We have to be open to life and it's change
We need to remember what we learn as we age
I still can't help but to think of the past
And to wonder if I could have made those moments last
You really do need to take it all in
And accept everything as it is, the change is within
Every moment. Even how hard it may be.
Perhaps I should remain silent.
Walk it out.
When was that dream that I had?
I know it's normal and life has us move on
But I have moments of weakness where I just don't feel strong
I know it's not wrong
We have to be open to life and it's change
We need to remember what we learn as we age
I still can't help but to think of the past
And to wonder if I could have made those moments last
You really do need to take it all in
And accept everything as it is, the change is within
Every moment. Even how hard it may be.
Perhaps I should remain silent.
Walk it out.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Graffiti on Phi Phi
Representing All CitiesTop of Banana Bar
Phi Phi Koh, Thailand
2010
Tagging boxes in the JungleSpotted climbing to the View Point
Phi Phi Koh Island, Thailand
2010
Outside the Papaya Restaurant and Rolling Stoned BarMid-day lunch with John Hunt
Phi Phi Koh Island, Thailand
2010
A late night wander through graf-filled alleywaysPhi Phi Koh Island, Thailand
2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
This is what I wanted to see every morning '07
Beach
I was missing the Philippines
3 piece acrylic on canvas
sunset memories '06
Sunset On Bronson
A painting from a picture I took driving off the highway onto Bronson Rd. in Ottawa
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 20"
Sunset in Gananoque
A painting from a picture I took when a few friends and I spent a weekend on her boat in Gananoque
Acyrlic on Canvas
16" x 20"
Mount Mayon
The largest active volcano in the Philippines
Acrylic on Canvas
Palm Tree at Sunset
From a poster I loved
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 16"
my friends
Billy G and SteveMy goat friends I encounter on the way to work
Mactan, Philippines
2010
Gordie and NedI saw them together one day as I passed by this busstop
Mactan, Philippines
2010
When I first began painting again. '05 or '06? Not sure exactly.
Amarillo Desperado
Acrylic on Canvas
8" x 10"
Carmen Sandiego
Painted during my first group paint session with strangers
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 20"
The Blue Girl
Marker on Flat Canvas
It was small. I can't remember the size.
Happy St. Patty's Day
I stayed in on St. Patrick's Day and painted this
This is maybe a foot high and a hand wide
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