I'm letting go... don't worry...
since I stood in the circle of my heart
there is no other way for me except the way I am guided...
that is good Dumani said...
it is good to know that you have found what
you were looking for..
.....Mark Vale
The book I chose to read for February was
'The Last Shaman' by William Whitecloud...
it is the new... second book from William...
his first being 'The Magician's Way...
which I have read and loved...
the story continues with the same character Mark Vale...
who along with his doctor friend Maxine
makes the trip of his lifetime into the Meluti swamps
in war torn Africa in search of the Last Shaman....
it is a story of soul searching...
of finding the elusive answer
to the continuous flow of momentum
when living a life you love....
and living from your heart...
and it is a story about the characters Mark meets...
who in essence teach and inspire him...
a story of shape shifting
and the discoveries Mark makes along the way...
the artwork was inspired by the Ndotsikatsi... the lady sorcerer....
whom we meet in the book...
the body colors reflecting the clay and ochre body paint...
and the circles on the page....
representing the 'standing in the circle of our intuition'...
it did take me a few chapters to get into the story...
but quickly became a book
that I loved to read each day....
and there were definitely aspects that resonated completely...
whilst it would not be a book for everyone...
it does contain some gems of self discovery...
I would recommend it for anyone who is open to
living a life magically and authentically...
also linking this as face 21 in the 29 faces challenge...
everyone's fabulous book reviews
and artwork from the challenge can be found here...
Jenny ♥
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oh jen, what fantastic page......loving the whole tribal aspect :) sounds like an intriguing book....
ReplyDeleteWow, very different but wonderful painting. It has a very tribal feel to it. Love those orange circles around her eyes.
ReplyDeleteOh Jen, what wonderful art this book as inspired you to create... The book sounds intriguing just like your fascinating lady sorcerer...love it!! X
ReplyDeleteFantastic illustration to your book! Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh I love this art work makes me want to know more about this woman and what she believes. The book sounds interesting, thanks. Dxx
ReplyDeleteLove the colours you have chosen and the meaning behind them
ReplyDeleteMary x
Wonderful illustration Jenny! Love the meaning behind it too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spiritual lady you have created from the words in this book...sounds like a wonderfully inspiring set of stories :D XXX
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely painting! So bright and colorful! ♥
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked your book!!! :)
A really dramatic and beautiful painting, such bright, clear colours. I love it so much.
ReplyDeleteI think it is not a book for me, but I liked reading and thinking about your review.
wow what a lovely review, I am intrigued enough to add this to my wish list. Fabulous artwork, the vibrancy against the black is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnother Beautiful face Jenny..The book obviously had a profound effect on your creative spirit. Wonderful review too. I love the sound of 'living a life magically and authentically' <3
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful piece
ReplyDeletei love that it was inspired from the book, which does sound inspiring. when you look at it, this painting, i imagine it will be a wonderful reminder.
Beautiful art and great review, Jenny. Looks like a book I'd love since Africa is my favorite place in the world...visit the continent each year. It's part of me!! Thank you for the exposure...
ReplyDeleteFabulous art, the face really is quite soulful. Great review to read too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous face and colours in your art work. Truly inspired.
ReplyDeleteJen x
WOW what an awesome painting. Love the peaceful facial expression and the colorful surrounding.
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Beautiful expressive colourful face Jenny!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous art work! Wonderful reflection of the culture...
ReplyDeleteWow Jenny!!! Mesmerizing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read. And of course, your art is incredible. I adore that face!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen the art work is amazing I had to do a double take on the leafs I thought they were real :)
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I love the combination of literature and visual art Jenny. :-) I have once put a garden flower in 10 different books and wanted to create art related to the content of the pages the flowers were drying and pressed in. I haven't come to the painting yet...
ReplyDeleteYour painting is expressive and colourful! I love the combination of stamping and painting.
Ilona :-) xx
Awesome face and fabulous quot. Sounds like a great read. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning face Jenny.... so powerful. I love the colours.
ReplyDeleteYour geli plate face tutorial in the previous post was great too
Thank you for your comment btw :)
Karen x
Love this Jenny, it's wonderful when art really draws from something meaningfu, and stretches us in a new direction.
ReplyDeleteI agree! She's gorgeous!! And I love her colors - what a great source of inspiration ;) xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful piece Jenny!!!!
ReplyDeletethe books sounds like something I would really like and I have added the name to my wish list... and love the artwork that it generated... great use of colour and line...xx
ReplyDeleteI love this painting Jenny, The colours are so vibrant and look great against the black backgroung. Thanks for the book reviews, I ooked up William Whitecloud and have ordered a copy of 'The Magicians Way' Sounds fasinating!
ReplyDeleteYour book review AND your art creation certainly sell me on this book dear Jenny!
ReplyDeleteMark Vale's letting go quote REALLY resonates with me
thank as always for sharing so beautifully with your heART!
oxo
Great book review... loge the painting too!
ReplyDeleteI warrior of " soul seeking, an inspiration of light". :]
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Such colourful and original artwork. Your lady sorcerer has a lovely face. Interesting review.
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
Beautiful little face!
ReplyDeleteJenny, thank you for your participation in the 29 faces challenge!
Wow! What a neat looking gal! Love what you've done with this one! The painted line across her face catches your eye right away!
ReplyDeleteI love the front cover of the actual book and I love your artwork too. She looks so thoughtful. I do like the sound of the book - especially the shape shifting aspect.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful soulful face, and from your description of the book, the artwork complements the story well
ReplyDeleteNot my sort of book I think but I love the artwork you've come up with - very eye catching. x
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