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'This world is but a canvas to our imagination.'

9 March 2009 49 comments

Henry David Thoreau



I've been rather busy lately helping my daughter Charlotte get organised with her course...
Diploma of Commercial Arts (Graphic Design) specialising in Multimedia at the Commercial Arts Training College
Charlotte will be studying externally by Correspondence...
and I've just finished painting 2 stage props for my Sister's Baby Ballerinas Ballet School...Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck (after Beatrix Potter)









2009 Archibald Prize winner
Guy Maestri
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
oil on linen – 200cm x 168cm







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Vissi D'arte
I lived for my art, I lived for love,
I never did harm to a living soul!
With a secret hand
I relieved as many misfortunes as I knew of.
Always with true faith
my prayer
rose to the holy shrines.
Always with true faith
I gave flowers to the altar.
In the hour of grief
why, why, o Lord,
why do you reward me thus?
I gave jewels for the Madonna’s mantle,
and I gave my song to the stars, to heaven,
which smiled with more beauty.
In the hour of grief
why, why, o Lord,
ah, why do you reward me thus?



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49 comments: to “ 'This world is but a canvas to our imagination.' so far...

  • Jackie 9.3.09
     

    Just beautiful Kim!! you are so talented!!

    I didn't listen to your song yet. Headed back now!!:-)

  • Jackie 9.3.09
     

    Oh and congratulations for your daughter...how very wonderful!!

  • Jackie 9.3.09
     

    Oh my Kim what a beautiful and lovely long. A wonderful lament to God sung so very graciously and powerful at the same time.

    I hope you have a good week!!:-)

  • Mariuca 9.3.09
     

    CHOP!

  • Mariuca 9.3.09
     

    he he hope I'm first here Kim! ;)

  • Mariuca 9.3.09
     

    Oh so cute ur paintings Kim! Love the rabbit! ;)

  • Speedcat Hollydale 9.3.09
     

    Very nice ... !!!!

  • Speedcat Hollydale 9.3.09
     

    Hi Kim!!!!!!!!!

  • Mariuca 9.3.09
     

    Happy Monday Kim, I hope u get some RnR time soon. Hugs! :):):)

  • Anonymous 9.3.09
     

    Is it okay that I just say hi Kim, that I love Italian opera and that I wish you a wonderful week? :-)

  • Speedcat Hollydale 9.3.09
     

    Ok .... honestly I commented before listing to the video.

    Am I first??? (I cheated)

    What a pretty, yet powerfull voice. WOW is all I have to say bout` that

  • Speedcat Hollydale 9.3.09
     

    Boy ohhhh ... people are quick now days.

    Jackie, how did you do that???

    Hi Mariuca!

    Hi Renny!

    Hi Kim !!!

  • Speedcat Hollydale 9.3.09
     

    This is like the Ecard lotto here. Ha haaaaaaa !!!!

    Good fun (smile)

  • Kim 9.3.09
     

    ohhh boy
    that was close!!!!
    Jackie ...you have got the 500 ECs :)
    CONGRATULTIONS!!!
    I was in the mood for a little opera ....it's divine isn't it :))
    have a lovely day Jackie:)


    oh Mariuca you just missed by a whisker :)
    I've become quite attached to Peter Rabbit ..lol ..I don't want to give him away ;)
    I hope things slow down IRL soon...
    see ya soon ;)

    hi Speedy ...
    thanks :)
    how are you...you missed out by 2 whiskers ;) :)

    hello Renny
    thanks...
    this is one of the loveliest versions of Vissi D'arte that I have ever heard :)
    have a wonderful week too :)

  • Kim 9.3.09
     

    lol Speedy ...
    EC lottery...I like ....
    haha...you nearly got the trifecta today :)
    but the gals were too speedy for ya :-P

  • Anonymous 9.3.09
     

    I love Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck - so cute.

    You have chosen a wonderful piece for Music Monday - thanks for posting that!

    Hope you are well. Sorry I haven't been around much but I have a huge project on and am living in a world of glue :) My blog is having to take a back seat too, still it is nice to be busy (and getting paid!)

  • Kim 9.3.09
     

    thanks Diane...
    yes it's been a hectic start to the year....
    good to hear that you are busy....will pop over to see what you are up to ;)

  • emilayusof 9.3.09
     

    opera!!! what a nice song!

  • Anonymous 9.3.09
     

    The bird looks great. I love how you managed to capture the feel of the original within 5 times bigger "canvas". Very nice.

  • Jackie 10.3.09
     

    Yes Kim the song is divine. I am very picky when it comes to opera.

    First I am not familiar with this genre of music at all. So when I hear a piece that I like I am really in love with it.

    This one stirred my very inner being. Thanks for sharing it with us!!:-)

  • Jackie 10.3.09
     

    Wow I almost fainted when I saw the credits!! Thank you so much Kim....wow what a gift!!

    I hope you have a fantastic week!!
    Hugs,
    Jackie:-)

  • Amy Lilley Designs 10.3.09
     

    How fun for you Kim to do the sets for your nieces' ballet school...a sweet set indeed...Charlotte and Edward should compare notes..he is studying Media Arts and Animation!!!...gosh, wonder where these kids get their talents from...:))))...and, the words to the song are just beautiful...the Lord LONGS to be gracious to His children...I am certain of that...big hugs to you dear Gal...:)))
    )

  • Lynda Lehmann 10.3.09
     

    Kim, I see you've been busy doing good things! I love Jemimah Puddleduck, and don't want to part with the JP stuffed animal given to our daughter when she was a baby. :) I guess I'm a big baby!

    I thought of you this week, with the typhoon going on, but I think it was way north of you, right?

  • Lynda Lehmann 10.3.09
     

    Kim, Charlotte will do very well with you as her mentor!

    I see you have a few posts that didn't make it to my email. Has anyone else reported this to you?
    (I know MY feed was messed up this week for a day or two...)

  • Kim 10.3.09
     

    thanks Emila....
    have a great day :)

    thanks Odyz...
    all done to scale :)

    you're very welcome Jackie :)
    happy EC spending ..
    you deserve it xx
    I'm glad you liked the Opera
    ...it gave me goosebumps too... :)
    have a great week eh :)

    haha Amy...
    I wonder where they get their talents from too ;) ;)
    it sounds like Edward and Charlotte could definitely compare notes eh...Charlotte has 6 assessment tasks to complete over the next 3 weeks...
    the lyrics are beautiful aren't they and her voice is wonderful :)
    I have another 3 stage props to do for my sister so that will keep me busy...it takes me about 8 hours to do one prop and thank goodness I don't have to cut them out!!

    hi Lynda
    Jemima is so lovable :)
    I don't blame you for keeping your daughter's...hehe we are softies aren't we :)
    the cyclone was up north...named Hamish....and luckily didn't come south ...though we had the heaviest down pour of rain here.. yesterday...
    I don't know what could be the problem with my RSS ...thanks for letting me know ..
    I'll check it out :)

  • Lynda Lehmann 10.3.09
     

    Maybe I'm wrong, Kim. Did I comment on your last post?

    As I said, my feed was "lost" for maybe a day or two, for no apparent reason. Maybe that's not the case with yours. Hopefully...

  • John M. Mora 10.3.09
     

    i.want.something.for.being.last....

    great bunny and duck...

    ALSO LIKE THE SLIGHT PEEK AT YOUR VIEW...

  • Anita 10.3.09
     

    Good luck to your daughter!
    Love the Beatrix Potter repros - I have always been a huge fan. I think Mrs Tiggywinkle is still my absolute favourite!

  • Anonymous 11.3.09
     

    hi kim, so tired.. going bed soon..

  • Lisa Lorenz 11.3.09
     

    WOW...Kim, they are beautiful. You are so talented mate! and good luck to Charlotte...bravo to you both...xoxo Lisa

  • Anonymous 11.3.09
     

    That you tackle everything, including set designing, is not surprising.

  • Mariuca 12.3.09
     

    Hi Kim! How is ur week coming along? Btw, u all settled in your new home? :)

  • Mariuca 12.3.09
     

    I am trying to start my ec round early, but taking a coffee break first ha ha! ;)

  • Kim 13.3.09
     

    hi Lynda
    yes ..that was the abba post :)
    I noticed that my feedreadership jumps around a lot ....but you haven't missed any of my posts ...
    have a great weekend :)

    thanks John..
    I had to cut out some of the view as I had washing drying on the balcony lol..
    will post more views on Monday ;)

    The Beatrix Potter animals are so lovable Anita..
    I really didn't like parting with these two...
    ah yes Mrs Tiggywinkle would make a cute stage prop :))
    Charlie says thanx ;)

    hi TH ...
    sweet dreams :))

    thanks Lisa...
    I'm doing a Little Bo Peep stage prop today :)
    Charlie says hi too :))
    have a great Friday :)

    ah yes Cooper...
    it keeps me busy...maybe one day I might even tackle a backdrop ;)

    hi Mariuca ...
    hope your Black Friday is off to a good start...
    slowly getting there...
    I've still got some cupboards to put together for the bedroom as the wardrobe isn't big enough ..eek!!
    I'm having a coffee too and about to tackle the housework...yuk!!

  • Jackie 13.3.09
     

    Yummy a coffee sounds good. I think I'll put a pot on.

    Thanks for stopping in and peeking at my graphics.

    I wish i could display them all but the other s have women standing. to make them fit int the post would destroy the quality completely.

    The ones I have posted already are nowhere near the true quality.

    Glad to hear you are getting settled in. wow I need to tend to my house also!!



    Hugs:-))))

  • Kim 13.3.09
     

    hi Jackie...
    enjoy that coffee :)
    I'm about to start vacuuming arghhh!!!
    have a great Black Friday or Thursday??? :))

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    hi,my hubby is back late tonight. twins no chance to near them as they avoid strangers. ;(

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    yeah my boy starts kindygarten he so happy!!

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    hi, about twins.. lol I hope my bro have twins again.

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    my hubby dont want twins he worry cannot care for them as everything education expensive.

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    twins is fun but there is so much work too. The twins are afraid stranger as they not going outdoor always and always stay indoor only. Both parents working and its my bro's parents in law that look after them.

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    oh I just know that one of my aunt's daughter getting married with australian but sadly I am not invited :(

  • Anonymous 13.3.09
     

    told my dad to get email from her, he said hope he remembers. :(

  • Mariuca 14.3.09
     

    Hi Kim! Dropping off a tag for u to have fun with this weekend! :):):)

    http://www.mymariuca.com/2009/03/right-now-tag.html

  • Mariuca 14.3.09
     

    I was sick the whole day Kim, no 300 drops for me today but dropped here of coz! :):):)

  • This Makes My Day 22.3.09
     

    Hi Kim,

    Thank you for reminding me of this great opera masterpiece by Puccini. Vissi d'arte. This is one of my most favorite pieces, it touches my heart so deep each time I hear it.
    You made my day again. Thanks!

  • Freelance graphic designers 1.4.09
     

    Those pictures are wonderful - my own daughter is a big Beatrix Potter fan - I wish I could paint her some pics as good as these!

  • cleon dann 21.9.09
     

    nice pics.. i just love it... they r so real... awesome...
    regards
    cleon dann

  • Kim 21.9.09
     

    thanks for your comments Cleon :)

About The Author
Kim Barker is a Visual Artist (Diploma in Art and Graduate Diploma in Education). She is also a fully trained Reading Recovery Teacher. She has taught RAD (Royal Academy of Dancing) and Cecchetti Ballet Syllabii. Kim also manages the Top Artist' Directory and PoeARTica as well as her blog laketrees She lives with her family on the Eastern Central Coast of Australia. Follow Kim at laketrees on Twitter for updates and news