Comments on: Creating a Protector of Good

By: Päivi

Päivi — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:16:58 +0000

In reply to Lynne (Louisa Ellingham on FB). Thank you, Louisa!

By: Lynne (Louisa Ellingham on FB)

Lynne (Louisa Ellingham on FB) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:12:59 +0000

A truly delightful post about the idea of protectors…we all have them. Even if they are “unseen” we can be sure they are watching over us and it is such a brilliant idea to try to bring them out and portray them artistically. This is something I think the child in us will love! Thank you again, Päivi!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:10:17 +0000

In reply to Chris. Thanks so much, Chris! I hope you will create yours!

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:41:24 +0000

Dear Paivi,
Thank you once again for sharing from your open heart!! I have never thought of creating my own protector. I love that idea. It will have to ramble around in my brain for awhile for an inspiration to let itself be seen.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:23:43 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Wakefield. Thank you, Elizabeth!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:23:33 +0000

In reply to Yvonne. Thanks so much for a delightful comment, Yvonne!

By: Elizabeth Wakefield

Elizabeth Wakefield — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:21:28 +0000

As always an interesting and inspiring blog. Thank you.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:53:57 +0000

I love the whole idea of painting a protector. I have always been drawn to Russian and Scandinavian art work. Of course I realize it comes from my Northern Scandinavian genetic background. My icons are more in the shapes of nature and you have inspired me to try to add some faces and spirits to them. I love your art and am always so inspired by it. You are able to paint your soul.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:51:30 +0000

In reply to AJ. Thank you so much, AJ! I have often doubted if I should share things like icon painting that is so directly connected to a particular religion. Especially when I don't profess any religion, I just consider myself being generally religious. But I feel there's so big part of imagination that is left out if I do so! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's very reassuring and appreciated.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:45:26 +0000

In reply to Tosia. Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Tosia, it brightened my day, thank you.

By: Tosia

Tosia — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 04:10:07 +0000

Just beautiful, Paivi, this reminiscing on your protective and religious paintings. Each work says so much about the spiritual aspect of your art, even though you may not describe it as so. I too painted Madonnas, and doing that took me to a different place than other work. What truly impresses me, Paivi, in addition to your beautiful work, is that you never stopped, instead, allowing your art and you to find its own blossoming. You are a constant inspiration to me. My mother in law – an uneducated Bedouin woman – had a way of expressing gratitude for kindnesses done. I think it serves here too, as humble admiration of your work and these blogs: Thanks to your hands, she would say. Much love.

By: AJ

AJ — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 03:13:33 +0000

What striking images in such a variety of techniques. I love how you generously share your creative process and influences with us. How fascinating to read about your background in learning and creating icon works.
Icon art has given us striking pieces over the centuries. I was greatly struck by the ones I saw when I visited Russia and Eastern Europe a few decades ago.
And I love the sentiment of this post: urging us through art-making to cherish ourselves and others, to put good energy into the world regardless of our spiritual/agnostic/atheist orientations. Your art and spirit is beautiful as always. Thank you Päivi!