"Into the Light"
(click to enlarge)

Oil painting
by Chip Ghigna
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Nature’s Touch
In the trees, the lakes, the skies
The truth of our future dwells;
When we lose touch with Nature
We lose touch with ourselves.
©Charles Ghigna
Poems & Paintings for Artists & Authors
"Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth."
—Pablo Picasso
"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream."
—Vincent Van Gogh
"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
—Pablo Picasso
"I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."
—Michelangelo
"I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the heart's affections and the truth of the imagination."
—John Keats
The painting perfectly complements the poem - very beautiful. Particularly like the shimmering green creature. I must have been a dryad in a past life. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteLove this - makes one ponder the ol' which came first - the chicken or the egg? The poem or the painting. Makes no difference - both are wonderful!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie! I appreciate your pondering. ;-) Chip's painting came first. He's been inspiring many of my poems for the past 22 years, especially poems for my books for children, most of which you'll find dedicated to him. His new artwork is now providing my muse with poetic inspiration for my adult poetry as well.
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