Lola says that the only way to resolve the inevitable build up of daily stress levels is to have a postprandial power nap every afternoon.
“Preferably under a palm tree,” she adds sagely.
“Preferably under a palm tree,” she adds sagely.
FROM A LIFE...A COLLECTION OF IMAGES IN PROSE, PAINT AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and yelling joyously .... "WOOO HOOO what a ride!"
Lola is a smart lady - another beautiful work of art, Tessa!
ReplyDeleteAah, the colours! Making me homesick for Africa! And a daily nap under a palm tree - what an ideal suggestion! I wish I could grow palm trees here, but last night we had -12 °C...
ReplyDeleteIt's cold here in Paris too, but your wonderful painting warms me up:)
ReplyDeleteAndrea
lovely one, really nice work! very colourful to! I like it!
ReplyDeleteI'm all over this! It's so true, we should nap more. I really love your bold colors.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a perfect recipe for bliss.......
If only I could take such a nap!
ReplyDeleteI have been implementing "6-Second Stress Relief" -- put on a sparkling smile, take a deep breath through your feet, relax your shoulders, face and tongue, and give yourself an affirmation, like, "things are going to turn out all right!" It sort of works.
Fantastic illustration! I love the colors and composition and simplicity. And thanks for the great comments your left for my illustration on resolve. Means a lot!
i love lola.
ReplyDeleteSO glad to see you back tessa dear :)
xxx lori
I'd love to sit under a palm tree right now..
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you use colors!
beautiful, bright bold and colourful. love your style
ReplyDeleteWoot Woot... Glad your back.
ReplyDeleteNow where can I find a palm tree?
Love Renee
very nice. love your style.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Lola! Much wisdom are in these words. This is just more of your fantastic work! Are you thinking of doing a story book? Your pictures speak so loud and clear! This is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like that idea. Wonderful use of color! I really get a sense of the warmth and relaxation.
ReplyDeleteReally vibrant colours. We both seem to like that approach.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been silent for so long - was away on the west coast for a family wedding.
Positively Perfect and Pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year pal, valgal xo
As always, beautiful juxtaposition of strong colors! And i love your "voices" illo too. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteNew to visiting here. Love it! Will be back.
ReplyDeleteLola is wise and beautiful ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors! Happy 2009!
ReplyDeletelola is a perfect example of sensibility! lovely tessa.
ReplyDeletemmmm yes- I want to go there- sit beside her and snooze...warmth of the day warmth of the ample colourful woman - mmmmm yes...
ReplyDeleteSage advice from Lola indeed and well illustrated by your colorful painting. I love how your blog reveals the story behind the image. Today it is raining ice, our trees are bare and I feel like hibernating. Happy Creative New Year!
ReplyDeleteI know people that swear by a 10-20 power nap every afternoon and apparently it works...not sure it means they actually sleep though!!
ReplyDeleteStunning work! Love your colors.
ReplyDeleteLola is absolutely right!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picture, Tessa!
Lola is a smart lady… beautiful work… happy new year
ReplyDeletelove the vibrant and rich colours!
ReplyDeleteThe colors! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhatever Lola says, I do. Now if I could only find a palm....
ReplyDeleteTruly fantastic paintings you have here! I love the vibrant colors and the energy. Just beautiful.
I agree with Lola! Power Naps is all it takes.
ReplyDeleteAnd with the beautiful colors and Palm tree? I could take a nap right now!
i love this.
ReplyDeleteit reminds me of the books i used to read in elem. school.
the illustraition-
beautiful work :)
pretty colors