Okay, so I was talking to Lynn, and he said he thought my whimsical lady was ugly - that was his knee-jerk reaction to the picture. I, on the other hand, find her to be peaceful and interesting and someone I'd like to know. He allowed as how he could see that too - but he still didn't love her. Isn't it interesting how each person has an individual reaction to a thing? I guess that's where the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" comes from. In this world women have to defend themselves from the bombardment of the fashion industry, the cosmetic industry, and just about every commercial and sexual concern to make us feel like we aren't good enough and if we just part with enough money, we can change all that. I love the Dove commercials that bring an awareness that we are okay the way God made us- in every shape, size, color, and age. It's also interesting to become aware of how affected both women and men are by the "popular" notion of what is beautiful. Anyway, here's my lovely lady that not everyone will see as beautiful.
It amazes me to see such an amazing artist in northern Idaho. Kudos to you for your talent!
ReplyDeleteThings continue to be difficult for women Sexism dominates the media, programs like Jersey Shore inundate our youth with the sexism that we all had hoped was gone. The youth of today, clamoring for things that we had hoped to eradicate. What Now? Can victory be acheived for women? Or is all lost? Time will tell.
Keep fighting the good fight!
Love this post and I LOVE her!!
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