Give of yourself and ask for nothing in return.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I just finished watching, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I identify with the character, Lisbeth Salander so much and I am emotionally moved by the very last scene, I cant help but loose sleep by laying here wondering how many other women feel this way. Used by men for our talents, our bodies, our minds, our friendships...our love. Only to be betrayed, hurt and alone.

Stolen From My Sisters FB Today.

Lee Brice - That Way Again

Value those in your life.

Self Promotion Of The Artist

Self Portrait, Amanda Delight. Acrylic On Birch 2009

Years ago a read an article on the self portraits of artists. One of the ideas that has stuck with me was the concept of, is this truly how they looked, or is it how they wanted to look? Some say, "Paint what you see and not what your mind wants to see."

Here is a great video that touches upon some of those same ideas, hinting at the idea of every artist is captivated by their own image (myself included) but that it may not have been an accurate representation of how they really looked. Its said here to be a "sales pitch" or what I like to call, self promotion.

Please click on the link below to be directed to the video of Carrie Rebora Barratt that inspired this blog:

http://www.metmuseum.org/connections/artists_by_themselves

Hope For Now

Doe Paoro - Can't Leave You

Happy Birthday Boss!

8 years ago today after 18 hours of labor, I gave birth to an 8 pound soul that is unique and in my opinion, nothing less than amazing. I love how she laughs at my jokes and melts my heart with every, "thank you, I love you" and unexpected kiss. She is creative beyond my understanding and her independent sass makes me proud. She amazes me more every day as I watch her grow and evolve into her own person. I regret not going on to art school, I regret marring the sperm donor and moving to northern maine. But one thing I will never regret was choosing to have her. I couldnt have asked or planned for a better sidekick in life ♥ She is proof enough for me that everything does happen for a reason.

l Love My Brother.

Artist, Amanda Delight

Anchorage, Alaska

Anything Is Possible

Proof.

Im sitting in a dark room all alone,

wishing I wasnt.

This goes out to all the independent women like myself.

Its ok to be alone,

even if it makes you cry now and then.

Because at least youre not connected to someone...

and still sitting there all alone.

But Instead I Just Sit Here

If I captured your face a million times in paint,

would it show you the way I see you,

utterly perfect to me.

Because I look at all of this blank canvas and all I want to do is

draw you looking back my way.

I want to surround myself with your essence

displaying to the whole world that my world is made up of you.

Thinking of Max

I miss you Dooberts.

If Only You Could See What I See!

If you are female and over 40 or if you are 10 years younger to your mothers diagnosis of breast cancer and it has been a year since your last mammogram, please do all of your friends and family a favor and schedule your mammogram tomorrow!!! Its a quick, simple and easy test that can save your life!

Someone Pinch Me

Tonight I couldnt help but laugh to myself out loud

as I was at the gym doing cardio.

I do my best thinking when Im in the zone,

alone with my thoughts.

I had the voices of my coworkers from today in my head.

They were telling me how lucky I am

and how they envy my current lifestyle.

Really though,

I couldnt help but laugh concerning the details...

knowing they are absolutely right!

...even I envy me.

Figurative Drawing From Life Tonight