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Sarah Donnellan

January 30th, 2010 · 8 Comments

Sarah Donnellan

Name: Sarah Donnellan
Location:USA
Title:‘A Burst of Hope’
Size: 6 1/2” x 6 3/4
Medium: polymer clay
Artist web site: http://artisticrhythms.blogspot.com

From Sarah:
The colors yellow and green represent hope in many cultures. That first burst of hope can feel very potent and, if allowed, can grow into something beautiful.

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8 responses so far ↓

  • 1 vikki // Jan 30, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Hi Sarah-
    Beautiful colors and words.

    I see your work as an artist transitioning in this past year. You seem to be moving towards creating the feeling the clay can emote. A sort of 3d Expressionism… or Impressionism? Whatever.. its very cool girl!

  • 2 Sarah // Feb 1, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Thank you, Vikki :) I feel like I have so much growing that I can do which is exciting. I so appreciate you taking note of my journey…to which these challenges have helped me immensely!

  • 3 Rusty // Feb 1, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Churning or blossoming like looking down upon the plume that erupts from an explosion, maybe that is the ariel view of first hope.

  • 4 Sonya Meglaurel // Feb 3, 2010 at 8:39 am

    Sarah, forgive me. Your words are so powerful. The work becomes a backdrop to the beauty in your statement. The hues of the colors give foundation to the HOPE. Thank you for your presence in our lives!

  • 5 Sarah // Feb 3, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Rusty, I really like your description.

    Sonya…thank you, which does not seem adequate given your generous comments!

  • 6 Ray Shuell // Feb 5, 2010 at 10:23 am

    What great, and oh so original work. I adore it. Who says you can’t mix work and pleasure. There is something about the manipulation of clay, done right, the artist’s heart becomes the soul of the piece. Thanks, Sarah.

  • 7 Sarah // Feb 5, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Ray, that is so kind of you to say :) It is all the more meaningful to me since I am a real fan of your work. And yes, I agree, work and pleasure usually blend very well together!

  • 8 Linda Apple // Feb 12, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Hey Sarah, Want to thank you for commenting on my “butterfly challenge” painting……I just found these pages to comment….Duh, It takes me a while! :)
    Really interesting piece you have done…and the words touch the spirit too.

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