I challenged A2. Technically, A2 is huge and pretty hard to control wash. Need more practice to get used to it. My artists frineds are looking forward to an outcome work ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ . Good news!
With your cheers, I was selected for Victoria Cancer Council Arts Awards 2011 as well as 2010. (*The 2011 Gallery website is constructed NOW. Please check it later. Winner announcement is on 10th July. ) Selected entries--if artists agree---will be on sale for fundraising as well.
Dreaming in Chemo $750(Metal frame. Double Mat)
Very happy. I have the same treatment with cancer and leukemia patients, even though I do not have either of them. The hospital staff celebrated the good news.
If you know cancer patients, family, carers, friends etc, etc, please pass this information. Anyone can try the Awards, who is involved with cancer directly or indirectly. The real aim of the Awards is to lift up anyone touched by cancer. The Victoria Cancer Council's hard work has paid off. The benefits of Arts Awards have been well and widely recognised at The Ability Media International Awards 2010 for its creative excellence and social relevance.
Regarding my disability in the leg, the idiopathic chronic condition motivated me to explore who I am.Lots of psychology books reading (*ended up philosophy) at uni and after uni on identity, life, death and love. The reading helped my psychological growing or maturing at the tough time. The most important finding is how to love myself properly and love others as well.
My on-going maturing is
know who/what I was/have been,
encounter "who I am"
...and becoming "what I will be most."
The very interesting experience! Are we really happy with being ourselves? If not, why and which element? I dug it deep and met a distorted self and examined my value system. Then, I understood why and could accept "who I have been."
Further, a fascinating experience is a shift begins in me that goes through the past, the present and to the future. I've found the meaning of my life in art and being convinced.
I've started loving myself properly. It means I can love others, too in a proper manner. Then, liberation. I chose to be an artist. I enjoy life fully and expect a good future, whatever the situations are/will be. Neither jealous of others nor wrongly proud of myself. Celebrate my even tiny achievements and happily applause others' great work, too.
Does my poor English make sense above?
I cannot tell them well, but that is a very profound truth(many famous psychologists are philosophers).
The violets from a dear friend are blooming out now. Under a heaven, there's a season. My time for thinking and reading was over. Take an action, create art work, love myself and others---is my season. When I make portraits, everyone is so precious and unique. When I sketch something, everything is shining and beautiful. Of course, so you are, Friends!!
I deeply appreciate the encounter with you on net and on the earth.
Let us move on and live life fully!
Happy painting!
"My on-going maturing is
ReplyDeleteknow who/what I was/have been,
encounter "who I am"
...and becoming "what I will be most."
Words to live a noble life by. I hope I can lead my life like this. Sometimes I worry that I will not reach my "most".
This post is very thought provoking Sadami. And yes! This is the TRUTH;
"I've started loving myself properly. It means I can love others, too in a proper manner. " Your self portrait conveys this.
Your way with words matches your way with images. Beautiful!
Dear Dusk,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much indeed. Enjoy your life fully.
Kind regards, Sadami
Your English makes great sense !
ReplyDeleteTis an honour to read it and absorb it.
Your self portrait makes me smile, just as you do.
You are shining and beautiful, too :)
love and hugs xxoo
A wonderful post to get us to think about ourselves and it's true that it's difficult or impossible to truly love another if one doesn't love oneself - and that's hard sometimes, too! You, once again, made me smile with this post in spite of the fact that it is about cancer! I love the paintings - all of them - and your self-portrait is so shining and bright, like you :) Have a wonderful week to come. As His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, says: If you want to change the world, first try to improve and bring about change within yourself. You are living those words, my friend.
ReplyDeleteDear Pat,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your nice say on me. The self-portrait was a great fun. I'll keep trying "A2"!
Love&Hugs,Sadami
Dear Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for a nice feedback and the wonderful Dalai Lama's say! Very happy to know you've got all what I wanted to tell in the post. Let us live our lives fully with joy!!
Cheers, Sadami
This is a very profound post, Sadami. First, congrats on your selection for the Awards!
ReplyDeleteYou had to go through hard times to learn what is really important in life. And you have come out such a loving and laughing person, look at your portrait, it's great! You see beauty in everything and everyone! Your words and paintings are very moving to me. I appreciate the encounter with you! xx Judy
Dear Judy,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing joy with me! Also, your comment is a wonderful summary of my post. I'm very happy to have met you on the earth. Hope one day, we can see in person!
Cheers, Sadami
Mornin' Sadami, such beautiful words from one so full of life and wisdom. I smile bittersweetly with tears in my eyes for some words touch my spirit, some my mind, but all touch my heart. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas and your paintings so much. Huge "Congratulations! " on your award nomination.
ReplyDeleteAlso along my way I learned to live every day of my life here and now, it allows to even smallest nice things make me happy.
Hi Sadami, nice to see your self portrait ! it's
ReplyDeletestunning ! I love the flowers too ! your work is
great !
have a nice next week
Dear Sadami -
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you! Once more you inspire me with your timely post. This week I learned my dear older sister has cancer. It changes everything for her and our relationship too. At the same time my physical disability is worsening so I can't be a helper for her only a listener. Instead of doing things and going places for her I must sit back an receive information helping only by lending a sympathetic ear. But how useless I feel. So your comments about self examination and motivation are timely.
As always, I learn from you Sadami - patience and joy!
Thanks!
Nanina
Congratulations! Very good post! I love your self portrait and especially the dreaming in chemo one, it reminds me of my father in law!
ReplyDeleteThanks
Vicki
My mum passed away a month ago with cancer, and I struggle daily with a chronic condition, thank you for the thoughtful post, it helps to crystallize ones thoughts on how to get the most out of the life we have.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work as always.
Hi, Sadami. I was looking for your weekly post and I finally found it. It's hard to paint a self-portrait looking at the mirror and smiling because at the end the smile becomes a grimace, and moreover you seem a fool, smiling to yourself on the mirror. But, of course, you succeeded and as I see you have adopted it as your new image. Have a wonderful week. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteDear Carol,
ReplyDeleteThank you. Once you were a nurse and know medicare well. Please smile "sweetlyʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ." I feel many patients experiencing the same process I have. Aftermath, quite optimistic and postive about life!
Cheers, Sadami
Dear Irina,
ReplyDeleteThank U. Live your life full. Your life is unique, individual and precious. Let us fully enjoy our lives! Happy painting!
Cheers, Sadami
Yahoo, Marty!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's me. "Nice to see you, too." (I always look at your avatar.)Very happy to know you enjoyed my paintings.
Cheers,Sadami
Dear Nanina,
ReplyDeleteVery happy to know you find something for you and the sisiter.
Nanina, I have no doubt. you're doing the most helpful assistance for your sister. "Empathic listening" is a great, great work that requires energy, time, experience and knowledge. It's art and not many people have good ears. Think of "conselling psychology." It's seriously an academic study and skills to be learned. Not many people can get it.
I've read through all the pamphlets at hospital on cancer that impacts on every single aspect of life. Nanina, I sincerely hope one day your sister will overcome "shock" and step forward. Not easy at all. It takes time and individual discrepancies are huge.
I believe your sister is very lucky, because she can tell you her emotions. Otherwise, people seek for help from professionals.
Nanina, hang in there, but please be kind to yourself, too. You need to have frineds/someone to listen to your pains.
I'm always on your side.
Best wishes, Sadami
As always, I learn from you Sadami - patience and joy!
Hi, Vicki,
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot! Very happy to know you enjoyed my paintings. So many people are involved with cancer. Let us enjoy life fully.
Cheers, Sadami
Dear Origame,
ReplyDeleteYou're brave enough to talk of the mom and your struggle on your blog, too, which has impressed me so much. Please take care and enjoy your life fully.
Kind regards, Sadami
Hi, Albert,
ReplyDeleteThe postrait is me, current Sadami. Basically, I do not use photo references. Above all, I felt so happy and began to laugh or smile naturally. That's the point, "naturally." Every time, when I looked at the mirror, I almost burst into a laughter. Quickly drew it and got on painting!
Just enjoy "being yourself"--is my best answer for a self-portrait. Not pretend to be someone else.
Cheers, Sadami
Sadami
ReplyDeleteYes, I can understand what you wrote. Finding oneself is difficult... there are so many expectations out there... but for me, it gets better with age :) I think...
Very nice drawings and paintings.
My sketchbook is running out of pages here in Beijing. I only found one that I like, but it's much bigger than my usual... Like you, a new/bigger size = a new challenge...
Unfortunately, it is a Moleskin, and it costs a lot... so I am still holding off, In case I can find one that is less expensive.
Anyway, have a nice week. Evelyn
I think you found something very essential Sadami, a way of life that can lead to happiness..when you love yourself, you can love others.....others will love you,and that will make you happy.
ReplyDeleteLove the sketch of you, such a happy and open smile.
Congratulations and what a beautiful portrait, full of life and joy.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the simple things of life, the small happiness of every day is really essential. Always words of wisdom , Sadami, have a very good day!
Hi, Evelyn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing what I've leaned and encouragements!
But regarding your sketchbook hunting, if you really cannot find a favorite size, get a big one and cut it into your favorite size--is another option. I sometimes do it.
I know quite frusting, when favorite ones are not at hand.
Sincerely hope you can get your favorite one ASAP & RIGHT NOW.
Cheers, Sadami
Dear Jane,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Yes, your say is so ture. The self-portrait was a mirror of my emotions. So, I'm happy with my happy face.
Indeed, it was my psychology lecturer that acknowledged my talent and encouraged me to a professional.
Cheers, Sadami
Dear Lydie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for encouragements. You, too, give me words of wisdom. I'll keep them all in my mind.
Cheers, Sadami
Congratulations on your award dear Sadami!
ReplyDeleteThere is always a turning point in our life that makes us dig deep into our nature.
I'm glad you found your way to express who you are through art. You are right, your self-portrait is a mirror of your inner peace and acceptance.
Smiles are contagious :)
Hugs
Anna
Dear Ann,
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm "one" of accepted entries. But very happy. I'll make self portraits regularly. BTY, your blog is so fascinating and interesting. Keep up!
Cheers, Sadami
Eres una magnífica reportera y una gran amiga de todo el mundo. Eres buena! Así te quieren todos!!!!
ReplyDeleteFantástico autorretrato, que utilizas como portada de tu perfil en este blog.
Estos dibujos pintados son geniales! Te felicito por darnos tanta alegría. Un beso.
Sadami, my last comment disappeared !
ReplyDeleteLove your new profile Sadami, laughing expression is you I think. Bises et bises. Olivia
This post is just wonderful (as they all are). You share so much of yourself with us and everyone you know. It is thrilling to just know you and your art.
ReplyDeleteHugs and more hugs.
Dear Joshemari,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! You, too, are a great GOOG friend with so many people throughout the world. Please keep up beautiful work and interesting posts at your blog!
Cheers, Sadami
Estimado Joshemari,
¡Muchas gracias! Usted, también, eres un gran amigo GOOG con tanta gente en todo el mundo. Por favor, mantenga el trabajo hermoso y blogs interesantes en su blog!
Saludos, Sadami
>>>Joshemari said...
You're a great reporter and a great friend throughout the world. You're good! So love you all!!
Fantastic portrait, you use the cover of your profile in this blog.
These painted designs are great! Congratulations for giving us such joy. A kiss.
Hi, Olivia,
ReplyDeleteThanks millions!
Regarding a lost message, let us blame Google. Google sometimes baffles us, bloggers.
Yes, this portrait is real me RIGHT NOW ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ! Very happy you like it. Enjoy your trip and don't forget coming back. Bon voyage!!
Bises et bises, Sadami
Dear Teri,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! So you are! Everyone loves your lovely personality throughout the net and the world. Your heartwarming blog always offers us an oasis.
Cheers&Hugs, Sadami
When I grow up, I want to paint like you... :-)
ReplyDelete"Cuando yo sea grande, quiero pintar como tú"
jijijijii
:-)
Oh, Yulendys,
ReplyDeleteWhen I became young, I want to paint like you.
Each artist has different style. Work on your style and explore the potential. It's an adventure, but a great fun.
Cheers, Sadami
¡Oh, Yulendys,
Al ser joven, quiero pintar como tú.
Cada artista tiene un estilo diferente. Trabaje en su estilo y explorar el potencial. Es una aventura, sino una gran diversión.
Saludos, Sadami
Sadami, your paintings are so lively and beautiful..and I am so glad you are still here to paint them. I feel privileged to have met you in "cyberspace"..you bring me your world and it is as if I am sitting right next to you. Beautiful work and words
ReplyDeleteDear Celeste,
ReplyDeleteThank you! Me, too, it's a great treasure to have met you on the earth. One day, let us paint/draw together!! That'll be great.
Cheers, Sadami
Dear Sadami, congratulations for your award!
ReplyDeleteThis last post is really wonderful. The way you share yourself with all of us is touching my heart. I'm glad to have discovered your blog!! Un abbraccio! Tito.
Dear Tito,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Your encouragement and warm cheers are my energy! Me, too, happy to have found your blog!
Cheers, Sadami
Congratulations on your awards and wonderful works about cancer patients. Love your writing in this post --definitely makes sense. Thanks for sharing your philosophy and values.
ReplyDeleteDear Meera,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'd keep up painting and share joy with others. I want to grow.
Cheers, Sadami
Querida Sadami, yo también celebro contigo tus logros, ya sean ellos pequeños o grandes, y celebro tu felicidad que la hago mía. Me encanta verte reir frente al espejo, estás bellísima!. Me toca profundamente tus palabras.
ReplyDeleteSigue haciendonos felices, por favor!
Sonrisas y besos
Sadami dear, I welcome you your achievements, be they small or large, and celebrate your happiness that I make my own. I love to see you laugh in the mirror, you're beautiful!. Your words touch me deeply. (my english is so poor)
Keep making us happy, please!
Smiles and kisses
Cancer does wake us up to the joys of life, makes us smell the roses, recognize who we are, accept who we are and move forward enjoying everyday as the gift that it is. You said it very well Sadami. Congratulations on your award.
ReplyDeleteHola, Carmen,
ReplyDelete¡Muchas gracias! Su hermosa obra, también, levante los espectadores. Por favor, mantenga y nos hacen felices!
Saludos, Sadami
Hi, Carmen,
Thank you so much! Your beautiful work, too, lift up viewers. Please keep up and make us happy!!
Cheers, Sadami
Hi, Linda,
ReplyDeleteThank you! You're the great and brave survivor. I admire your sense of humour and guts. Sublimate your emotions into wonderful art works.
Best wishes, Sadami
Dear Sadami - what joy!
ReplyDeleteis a privilege to share, your discoveries about yourself, life and other people!
I loved this self-portrait, where you're so happy and honest!
Like everything, life is complicated, but at the same time is simple ...
just respect ourselves and therefore, love and respect others and the planet that accepts us!
I admire your strength of will, foresight and determination to always improve the way we live ...
what a great example!
thanks from the heart
your watercolors, about the patients, show us
all the gentleness and kindness with which you treat them. They are so beautiful
Yes, let us move on and live life fully!
Happy painting!
a huge hug!! ;¬)
Hi, Denise,
ReplyDeleteThank you! Very happy to know you like my portrait.
Your say always lifts me up and helps me move on.
I'd send these words for you, found them at a hospital volunteer room.
"Live simply.
Love passionately.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain."
In my own way, I want to be the best dancer in a storm and share joy with others.
Hugs,hugs,ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞSadami
Your violets and self portait are beautiful. You are a great artist.
ReplyDeleteDear C...
ReplyDeleteAnd you and your son, too. Everyone is a great artist in a unique way. Find it and let us make it happen.
Best wishes, Sadami
Hi Sadami, I have come across your blog via other blogs (you know how it happens) but you can never remember where you first found it! Anyway, so glad to come across your blog with your lovely paintings and cheerful disposition. Very good luck with the Arts Award. regards,ann.
ReplyDeleteDear Ann,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and a kind comment. Your blog has a "charming" title, lovely paintings, interesting photos, heart warming posts.
Please keep up.
Kind regards, Sadami
First of all, Congratulations on your award! I love your beautiful post, as well as your self-portrait!! You made me laugh when you said you kept laughing at yourself in the mirror!! Sadami.. You are a "funny" and beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteDear Hilda,
ReplyDeleteThank you. But at this stage, I'm one of "others." The winner announcement is on 10th. Hahaha! Let's laugh together. My friends call me, "You're funny" like you.
Cheers, Sadami
Hi Sadami, Thanks so much for your nice comments on my blog. I think I may now be your latest Follower:)
ReplyDeleteDear Ann,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'll keep up interesting and good posts.
Kind regardsʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ,Sadami
Thank you for visiting my blog, Sadami. I've been enjoying your wonderful, expressive watercolours and reading your thoughtful posts.
ReplyDeleteBlogger is not working properly for me so I'm having to post as Anonymous. Sorry.
Gillian. (The Fading Rose)
Dear Gillian,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Your blog is,too, full of wonderful paintings and interesting posts. Let us enjoy art work.
Kind regards, Sadami
I love your portrait, Sadami! and I am very happy that you have been selected for the Victoria Cancer Council Arts Awards 2011! I am always touched by your sincerity and love that spread from your every word, love for others and for yourself ... also for me art has been important to learn to love myself as I am! A kiss!
ReplyDeleteMaravillosa crónica Sadami. Preciosos trabajos.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo desde Bilbao.
Hi, Cristina,
ReplyDeleteThank you! Your wonderful art work is full of love and brilliant techniques. Amazing. Not always sophisticated skills and love go hand in hand in art work. Yours does. You're always open and generous to demonstrate techniques. I always learn lot from you and admire who you are.
Cheers,a kiss, Sadami
Hola, Montse,
ReplyDelete¡Gracias! Su blog está lleno de interesantes pinturas ese mundo espectadores desafío 'interior. Por favor, seguir el ritmo.
Un cordial saludo, Sadami
Hi, Montse,
Thank you! Your blog is full of interesting paintings that challenge viewers' inner world. Please keep up.
Kind regards, Sadami
>>>Montse said...
Sadami chronic wonderful. Beautiful work.
Greetings from Bilbao.
Gracias a tu comentario en "Ladrones de Cuadernos" he conocido tu blog. ¡Me parecen unos trabajos extraordinarios!. A partir de ahora te visitaré frecuentemente.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo, Sadami.
Estimado ONERA,
ReplyDeleteBienvenidos y muchas gracias. Su arte es hermoso y colorido. Sus entradas son reconfortantes! Yo también voy a visitar tu blog.
Abrazos, Sadami
Dear Oñera,
Welcome & thank you so much. Your art work is lovely & colourful. Your posts are heartwarming! Me, too, I'll visit your blog.
Hugs, Sadami
>>>Oñera said...
Thanks to your comment on "Thieves of notebooks I have known your blog. I find some extra work!. From now on I will visit often.
Hugs, Sadami.
Hi Sadami - Such thought-provoking posts and beautiful paintings. I love visiting your blog - thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteDear Connie,
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Your portraits, enthusiasm for oil pastels are wonderful. So impressive. Please keep up wonderful work and lead us!
Kind regards, Sadami