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Through the centuries my heart has throbbed,
Sinking my Soul deep in the past.
Thoughts and deeds that were left unsaid;
Can no longer drown me.
Drenched in blood, my Soul is free;
Heavenly light now brings me harmony.

Dedicated to Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1652/1653) - A 17th Century woman painter that I admire greatly. - www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/index.shtml

Painting and words by Sophie Shapiro

January, 26th 2012

This is my letter to the World
That never wrote to Me -
The simple News that Nature told -
With tender Majesty.

Words by Emily Dickinson

Dedicated to Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1652/1653) - A 17th Century woman painter that I admire greatly. - www.artemisia-gentileschi.com/index.shtml

Painting using concentrated water colours, graphite, ink and Pitt pastels on paper.

January, 25th 2012

Where are the flowers, the fair young flowers, that lately sprang
and stood
In brighter light and softer airs, a beauteous sisterhood?

Words by William Cullen Bryant

Painting using inks, acrylics, graphite and Pitt pastels on paper

January, 24th 2012

How many years away Have welled up and flowed on Slow passing
till they're gone.....

Words by Richard Dadd, Broadmoor, January, 1865

Richard Dadd - www.noumenal.com/marc/dadd/

Painting using inks, watercolour, graphite, Pitt pastels on paper

January, 23rd 2012

It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul.
Let me not name it to you, you chaste stars!.....

Words by William Shakespeare

Painting using acrylic, graphite, Pitt pastels on paper

January, 22nd 2012