Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Another Woman's Life


 Under the intense Indian sun, I sat, enamored of the sparkle of beads and baubles, as these beautiful women carefully stitched. We share glances, smiles, we cannot speak to each other, but it is about women being surrounded by women. For me, a moment in time, out of time, in a place far away. A chance to draw, to marvel at the detail, to bring home some trinkets. For them, the way the days go, day in, day out, hoping for those like me to appreciate and support what they do, enough to make their day profitable. In honor of Women's History Month.

15 comments:

Carmela said...

Thanks for this wonderful tribute!

VHein said...

Melanie, these are stunningly beautiful drawings--your line and that saffron yellow! I agree, a wonderful tribute!

INMA SERRANO said...

Love the yellow!!!!!!! Lovely words! What a beautiful post!

Miguel Herranz said...

I love how you tell with that strong strokes and bright colors the atmosphere and the feelings of the text. Amazing post.

Stephen Gardner said...

My word, what a feast for the eyes.

Orling Dominguez said...

Melanie I had enjoy this post very much, and your drawings as well, what a beautiful tribute.

O.

memi said...

Thank you so very much, all- I am so happy to know that you see it the way it was intended...

Patrizia Torres said...

The lines, the colors, the words... The best tribute.

Murray Dewhurst said...

I agree, colourful and dynamic, just like India

Shiho Nakaza said...

Great lines and colors! A very appropriate tribute, indeed.

hfm said...

Love the colours and all the envirnoment!

Lynne the Pencil said...

Lovely words. Perfect combination of simplicity and intensity in the sketches. Great x

Isabel said...

beautiful drawings and words

memi said...

Thanks, everyone! Hope to see you all in Barcelona!

Cristina said...

Superb! You've really mastered the coloring in this one

 
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