"The vision resides within, the soul seeks what already exists."
- OJO -
Living far from my home of origin can at times be challenging. I miss many aspects of what has been my life experience; my family, friends, a familiar community, creative inspirations from fellow art associates, and the scenery. Then there are those that I have met and formed soul companionship's with on the journey.
I have just recently had a visit from one of these beautiful souls in this far off land I now find myself living in. No matter how virtual this world may become there still is nothing in comparison to me than 'feeling' a pure physical hug of joy from another on a soul level. Our visit was not long enough, yet my spirit is so renewed from the moments we did have together. I am ever so grateful for these simple gifts life offers.
As an artist who paints through visions from within, I truly feel that each painting that comes from these visions already belongs to a soul that is just waiting to 'see' it. And I have had this experience confirmed many times observing the connection that some of my collectors and friends have had the moment they laid eyes on 'their' piece of art.
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| My Soul Sister Marita & I with "Flight of Cosmic Union" |
This piece was extremely personal to me and something I quite easily lost myself in during the process of its creation.
It was just these eyes that she fell in love with!
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| "Flight of Cosmic Union" in its process of creation |
I am thoroughly honoured that she now has it in her possession and it has returned with her to my homeland.
This has been such a powerful experience on so many levels of my being......as an artist, as a friend, as a visionary, as a healer, as a human being and as an eternal soul.
So, onward to another vision and to another connection awaiting it's physical reality.
In Lak'ech
Sunshine & Soulshine,
Joanna C. Cooke - OJO
