“Compassion” Original Watercolor – Jodi McKinney
Skip the religion and politics,
head straight to the compassion.
everything else is a distraction.
– talib kweli
A while back, I read this quote shared by Beth at I Didn’t Have My Glasses On ,
and it hit me like a brick!
Went straight to the heart, and stuck with me.
I recently did this little abstract watercolor.
To me, it resembles the world surrounded by a heart.
And I call it, “Compassion.”
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
The quote is spot on and a beautiful watercolour Jodi 🙏🏻
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Thank you Frances. Isn’t that quote POWERFUL?! 🙂
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that is so sweet! it has lovely colors, and open space to it. and I love the softly merging edges 🙂
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Thanks Debi – I so enjoy doing these 🙂
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Love them both.
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Thank you Sylvia 🙂 That quote just really got me – especially during this tumultuous time of crazy politics in our country right now!
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I could not agree more.
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Beautiful painting, Jodi! Love how you have the eath surrounded by a heart! The quote is great too. Compassion is important!
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Thanks PJ! The quote really hit me with all the political craziness going on right now in our country and the ongoing battles across the world with religion. Why can’t we all just show compassion for one another and skip the CRAP! 🙂
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I completely agree! There is so much “crap” in this world!
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This painting is so lovely!! I want to hang it in my house 🙂 Wise poem to go with it and you my friend do have a heart of compassion! Cheers to you and Cheers to it being FRIDAY 🙂 ❤
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I’m so glad you like it C! Happy Friday to you too! And thanks for your “compassionate” comment 🙂 LOL!
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That’s a beautiful painting, and a very lovely quote to go with it!
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Thank you so much!
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I see two warm hands and can see the heart too, around the earth. Really cool, Jodi. Aren’t abstracts fun?!
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Kewl! I like that you see two warm hands too 🙂 Abstracts are FUNNN!
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😀😃😄
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PS after the election results in your state and mine recently , I need a full day of art to diffuse the sadness in my heart. Truly.
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O M G! I know! I have no words…..
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Thank you. Those words are enough.
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Love that quote!! So true!!! And love your watercolor… It’s a perfect pair. A beautiful illustration of compassion! 😍
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I love the quote too! Isn’t it just so appropriate right now?! 🙂
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The quote struck me as well! wow, yes let’s move right to compassion! Lovely painting xx
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Thanks Lynn! Such simple powerful words!
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Yes they are x
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Compassion is a beautiful thing.
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Indeed – and quite simple! 🙂
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I love it Jodi, absolutely beautiful! Happy Friday dear! 🙂
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Thanks Terry! Compassion is a beautiful thing 🙂
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You are having fun!!
Jenna
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the only way to roll -eh? 🙂
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So lovely ~ both the wonderful quote and your beautiful watercolor interpretation! Have a great weekend, Jodi! ♡
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Thanks Dawn!
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Absolutely beautiful in every way Jodi.
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Thanks Susan!
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I love the painting and it’s title. My heart tuckered a little looking at this. X
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Awh! 🙂 Thanks Lynda…
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It’s obvious that I look at art in a different way then other’s. I thought this was your new grand baby growing.
Do I walk away with a smile or skip out without seeing others eye’s roll.
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Oh Myra – I love that thought!!!!! 🙂 And I love that abstract art can do that – express or be interpreted in so many different ways – hooray! Thanks for sharing that! Please smile!!!! I am 🙂
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That’s a lovely image, and you paired it with the perfect quote. I think we are all weary of the negativity floating around. (K)
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That is a kind word for it K – weary 🙂
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So appropriate for today’s world…it needs to be surrounded by a big hug..and wonderful quote! 🙂
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If we all would hug one other person…. )
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If only…
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Love how your paint flows together – much like compassion flows into our hearts! BeaUtiFul art from your heart, Jodi! 💕💖🎨💜
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what a great analogy Jill! Your heart is so full and flowing 🙂
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Thanks Jodi! 😊✨
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I love both the quote and the watercolor. So INSPIRING! xoxoxo
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I’m so glad – thanks KR!
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So very true! Thank you Jodi and your watercolor abstract is so free and beautiful. ❤️👯
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Thanks Sharon – hope you are well 🙂
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Hi Jodi – I’ll send an email. It’s been a busy few days.
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Hugs!
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the colors are gorgeous!
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Beautiful colors, art, and words, that all complement one another–as usual. Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
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Thanks Catherine!
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Great message and beautiful painting!
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Thanks T!
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Beautiful Jody words and watercolors they go great together! Beautiful abstract watercolor I love the colors and the shape it seems an heart! Nicely done! 😉 Carolina
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Thank you Carolina! 🙂
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Wonderful!!!
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thank you beverly!
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This is just beautiful. Compassion for life.
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Thank you. ☺️
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I absolutely love this Jodi !!! Very unique 🙂
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Thank you Lynn!
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Love, love, love this, Jodi. A perfect image of compassion!
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Thank you Carol!
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