Live, Laugh, Love, Dance

After what turned out to be a rather lengthy hiatus I am back to blogging. Time flies by so quickly and before you know it one, two, three years.... a whole lifetime has gone by. I took what I thought was a short break from blogging and posting articles online turns out a whole two years have gone by. In the intervening period I slowed down on my creative pursuits but still did a few art commissions as well as gifts for family and friends. Now I am back to my creative ventures, my muse burst forth with a vengeance in December last year. Looks like she won’t be silenced anymore. I have notebooks and sketchpads full of ideas just waiting to be brought forth. I was hoping to catch the January wave but I missed it, so I will be starting with February the season of love. Here is a sketch I did in January to start off the New Year on a wave of inspiration. Wishing all of my readers a blessed New Year and a fulfilled life. Look out for the new Love Collection art pieces I am doing for February.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. 

 ∼ Henry David Thoreau ∼  

Inspirational Art by Injete Chesoni: Live Laugh Love Dance Series (1)

Inspirational Metal Art: Basket of Butterflies

Earlier this year I received a request to do a commission of three metal paintings featuring young women. The commission was for a young women's institution with a focus on leadership. So I wanted to do paintings which were inspirational and which at the same time captured the essence of young women. While working on the commission I created a few other paintings and this is one of them. The butterfly is symbolic of inspiration, flight and freedom.

Basket of Butterflies Portrait

Inspirational Metal Art by Injete Chesoni

Medium: Acrylic Painting on Embossed Metal

Size: 16.6" x 29.3"

SOLD

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Poetry Contest and Abstract Sunflower Painting

One of the websites I write for HubPages.com is running a prose and poetry contest this month (November). I submitted an entry titled, Sunshine Filled Yellow Rays an inspirational poem about depression. The poem is dedicated to a dear friend of mine who has been battling clinical depression for years, you can read the inspirational poem at Hubpages. Those of you who are artistically inclined may want to enter the contest the deadline is November 22nd, 12:00pm (PT). If you miss the contest it is still worth joining Hubpages.com you can earn money from articles you publish on any topic and it is a good way to generate income from your creative work. I created an abstract art painting to accompany my poetry contest entry. For the art piece I chose the subject matter of a sunflower for two reasons, I love the brilliant yellow color of sunflowers especially when contrasted against a blue sky and for me the sunflower represents happiness. Here is my abstract sunflower painting.

 Sunflower Painting: Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni

Acrylic Painting on Paper

Inspirational Poetry and Art Calendar 2010

To celebrate the start of the New Year and inspire myself and others I have created an inspirational poetry and art calendar for 2010. This post has the inspirational quotes, affirmations, poetry and art from the calendar. Enjoy it and may all of you have a blessed New Year filled with love, joy, success and the fulfillment of your dreams. If you would like to buy the 2010 art calendar featuring my poetry and art work you can find it at my Zazzle Store.

JANUARY: DREAMS

As the sun sets on the horizon I watch it go down,
Tomorrow my new life will start,
In the gentle glow of dawn.
(Inspirational Poetry and African Art by Injete Chesoni)

FEBRUARY: LOVE'S INTERRUPTION
When love interrupts the pattern of your life
It creates a chaotic yet beautiful new design.
(Love Quotes and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

MARCH: PEACE
I am peace personified,
I move in waves of tranquility across the sea of life.
(Affirmations, Peace Quotes and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

APRIL: RENEWAL OF LIFE
After the cold comes the warmth

After the rain comes the sun
Nothing stays constant in this world of ours
Old lives must die and new ones be born.
(Abstract Art, Inspirational Poetry and Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

MAY: MOTHERS
Beautiful and delicate givers of life
Mothers are transformed
With the birth of their child
(Butterfly Art and Mother Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

JUNE: A TIME TO RE-CONSIDER
STOP!
For just one moment and consider
Save a moment of life just to ponder
The middle is always a good place to linger
When you have thoughts to re-consider
(Inspirational Poetry and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

JULY: DANCING ACROSS THE STAGE OF LIFE
Dancing across the stage of life
Three sisters together dancing through time
Forming colorful, moving designs
That flow and change with the patterns of their lives
(Sister poems, Life poems and Sister Art by Injete Chesoni)

AUGUST: A SENSE OF EASE
(PLAYING MY OWN TUNE)
As I grow older and time passes me by
I begin to realize that this life is mine
To create and destroy and do as I please
And with this realization I am filled with ease
(Inspirational poetry and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

SEPTEMBER: SHEDDING MY LEAVES
As the leaves change color and begin to fall
I release the weight I am carrying and shed it all
No need for baggage that weighs me down
I am traveling light from this day on
(Abstract Art , Affirmations and Inspirational poetry by Injete Chesoni)

OCTOBER: MOVING SLOW
Time will pass whether I move fast or slow
Therefore it matters not at which pace I go
What matters more is how
I spend each and every hour
(Inspirational Time Quotes and Snail Art by Injete Chesoni)

NOVEMBER: GRATITUDE
My pot runneth over with tears of gratitude
For the love in my life and the plenitude
(Abstract Art, Gratitude Quotes and Thanksgiving Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

DECEMBER: CELEBRATION
We gather at the table to celebrate the close of the year
With family and friends from far and near
What is a celebration without those we hold dear
(African Art, Family Quotes and Friend Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

Artwork for Sale: Abstract Metal Art and African Art

The artwork for sale on this blog is unique metal art that I create using a style of metal painting and embossing that I have developed. Paintings on metal surfaces are relatively rare. I have developed a style whereby I use acrylic or oil paints on aluminum metal. I also use embossing to add texture and form to the metal paintings. This is truly unique, one-of-a-kind art. You can buy my art online by e-mailing minjete@gmail.com. I offer the option of secure online payment via Moneybookers. If you would like to buy my artwork please send me an email with the name of the art piece that you are interested in and your name and address for shipping. You may click this link to view other art for sale on this blog.

Abstract Metal Art Collection: Dancing Flames of Love

Abstract Art, Metal Painting: Dancing Flames of Love

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Embossed Metal Oil Painting
(10.3" x 14.3") with 1" Framing Border: $100

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Abstract Metal Art: Scribbles, Voices In My Head

Abstract Metal Wall Art: Scribbles, Voices in My Head
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (8" x 13"): $75


African Art Mask Collection: My Fathers Mask

Metal African Painting: My Fathers Mask, Metal Mask
Memorial Poetry and Memorial Gifts
Not for Sale (Artist's Private Family Collection)
Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (9.5" x 12.5")

African Art Mask Collection: Mother Africa, Metal Mask

Metal African Painting: Mother Africa, Metal Mask
African Art and African Poetry Collection
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (12" x 15.75"): SOLD


African Art Mask Collection: Abstract Gourd Metal Mask

Abstract Painting: Gourd Metal Mask, African Mask Collection
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Acrylic Paint on Embossed Metal Art Work (8.5" x 12"): SOLD


African Art Map: Earth-tone African Map

Metal African Painting: African Art Map
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Acrylic Painting on Metal (10.5" x 13.9"): $50


Abstract Metal Art: Mystery Behind the Blue Veil

Abstract Metal Art: Mystery Behind the Blue Veil
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Embossed Metal Oil Painting
(9.0" x 8.2") with 2.0" Framing Border: $75


Sample Personalized Art Gift: Inspirational Art

Metal Inspirational Art Gift: Keep Your Eyes On The Ball
Not for Sale: (Sample Personalized Art Gift)


Abstract Metal Art : Human Race Embrace

Abstract Art, Metal Painting: Embrace
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Acrylic Metal Painting, (8.25" x 11.75"): SOLD


Abstract Metal Art : Pot of Love

Abstract Art, Metal Painting: Pot of Love
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Acrylic Metal Painting, (8.25" x 7"): SOLD