Power and Strength.
“Power isn’t
doing something
terrible
to someone
who is
weaker
than you…
It’s having
the strength
to do something
terrible,
and choosing
not to.”
– Franz to Reiner in The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
When I came upon this statement made by one brother to another in the book I am reading, I knew I wanted to paint something that represented Power and Strength, and this painting was born. It is done using Daniel Smith Perylene Scarlet as I wanted an intense red. Then the real drama (I hope) is created with a unique rich color made by Daniel Smith called Piemontite Genuine. It is a shadowy red violet ground from a scarlet-streaked mineral from the hills of Italy that produces lovely violet-brown granulation with a carmine tone.
The color red is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, and determination as well as passion, desire, and love.
Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure. It has very high visibility, which is why stop signs, stoplights, and fire equipment are usually painted red. It is a color found in many national flags.
Other colors used: Daniel Smith Yellow Ochre, and Cerulean Blue.
I hope you feel the power and strength and intensity I wished to express in this painting, and I also hope the quote resonates with you about the true meaning of power.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Good morning Jodi 🐞
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Beautiful flower and you are making me want to read “The Storyteller” now! 🙂
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thanks c – a very poignant read (so far anyway) 🙂
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A gentle power in your flower….(K)
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Beautiful. And I will wait til you finish the book and then ask if I should read it…aka…you can be my guinea pig. 🙂
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As always a beautiful flower! What a great quote.
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thanks so much tonya!
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A great start to my day Jodi, thank you. 🙂
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thanks buddy! xo
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Beautiful painting Jodi and it does feel very powerful! I love that power quote and I believe that is true!
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thanks PJ! the quote is indeed powerful!
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You have really made me smile this morning! The first reason: LOVE the magnificent Flower of Power! Beautiful depiction of the two words. Second reason: I found my copy of Jodi Picoult’s “The Storyteller” and plan to begin reading it again very soon. I remember enjoying the book, but the actual content of my memory is quite hazy. Thank-you for the smiles! P.S. Benjamin sends hugs and kisses placed on the “pretty flower”.
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Yay for sweet smiles! Thank you for giving me one back Ellen! Hugs and kisses to sweet Benjamin!
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I love your flowers so much! love the red and you captured a deep center on it, love it.
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Thank you so much Margaret! I so loving doing flowers!
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So beautiful Jodi! I do feel the power and strength! Blessings to you!
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Thanks so much!!
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Beautiful painting – I love the use of color, and the contrasting black.
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Thanks a bunch!
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I do feeling the power and strength! Lovely
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I’m glad! Be empowered Lynn!
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It’s lovely! I love the colors, depth, and textures.
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thanks so much Deborah!
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YW!
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Lovely! I am huge fan of blue but RED comes in a close 2nd. Your flower is beautiful!
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Thanks so much!
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What a thought provoking quote 😊 And loving your red flower! ❤️ Happy Friday! 🎨👍🌺
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Thanks Jill!! Happy Friday!
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Quote 👌 The black Gives an amazing effect .. Great work ❤🖤❤
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Thanks a bunch!
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Lovely! Strong and peaceful!! Grounded in the middle but light on the outside! Amazing!
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Thanks so much Ilze! Loved painting it! 🙂
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Sure you did! It’s lovely!
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This is awesome Jodi!
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Thanks!!! ☺️
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So beautiful, Jodi. The words and the adorable powerful flower! I simply love your posts.
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Aww. Thank so much mary. ☺️
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flower power!
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Exactly. Lol
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Beautiful work Jodi!
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Thank you Evelyn!
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You nailed it, Jodi! I did see the power and strength, and not in a negative way. I saw it in the way that the quote described…the strength it takes to control our power and only use it for good!
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aww! you are so sweet Ann! thank you!
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Such a beautiful picture!! Yes, I feel the power and strength and intensity.
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Thank you – so glad!
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Love these. Thank you
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Thanks!
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Really nice painting, Jodi. I saw the Earth at first glance, in a red mist. That red mist is very powerful, especially when unleashed. Taming it shows great strength, control and wisdom. I love this post!
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I LOVE your interpretation Tom! Thanks!
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My pleasure, Jodi. It was an inspiring piece of art.
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🙂
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amazing! may be you can read my blog too..sometimes. 🙂
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