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"Strength" is a contemporary folk art painting of a Native Woman's face within a turquoise, burnt umber, and grey designed background. Painted in acrylics, this was done on heavy watercolor paper and measures 8 inches x 8 inches. The painting is signed on the bottom by me. This is not framed, but comes backed on heavy mat board for shipping purposes. It is sealed with a matte finish.

Where exactly does that strength come from when you feel as if you are backed up against a wall with no other options? Where does it come from when you feel as if you could not take even one more thing piled onto your plate? When you feel distraught and defeated, what is it that makes you take that one more step?
Some would say that it was the wisdom gained from life experiences. Others would say it was genetics and how you were raised. I supposed even more would say that their faith lends to their strength. Of course while all of those could be and are valid, I think there is another answer that is truer than true...I believe that our strength lies in a very small place in our hearts and it is called Hope. Even the smallest glimmer of it can fuel a body to get up an try again, to rise another morning, and to forge on through all obstacles.

I believe that this thing called Hope is one of the most important things in our lives, essential to our existence, and often taken for granted. It's something we can all give to someone else, a most cherished gift.


Copyright 2012 Jeanne Fry All Rights Reserved

Watercolor paper, Acrylics, Matte Finish