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There Are Some Things... by ~Moni3:iconMoni3:

Categories Fan Art > Traditional Art > Paintings > Books/Novels

©2007-2010 ~Moni3
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There Are Some Things They Will Never Know; 18 x 24 inches, oil on canvas.

Completed July 2007.

"...Once they had purchased (the books), they took the books home, read and re-read them, cherished them, and then hid them behind the fridge, in shoe boxes in their closets, under mattresses. It was a life-changing event if a spouse, a parent, or even a child found the books and challenged the reader." -- foreword to the 2001 edition of "Odd Girl Out" by Ann Bannon

Title taken from lyrics to "Burn All The Letters" by Indigo Girls. Generation clash.

Doood...F-U-N fun to paint. Good golly some pieces I fight with over and over and some take a few short minutes. This took me 4 days of painting 2-3 hour sessions, as opposed to the 10 weeks Neglect: [link] took me (it was also 3 times this size).

Photo updated 7/21

Daily Deviation

Given 2007-07-27

"Done in a deliberately pulp style, this great painting captures wonderfully the subterfuge and excitement of the sexual awakening gay females experienced throughout the 20th century due to increasingly bold and eye opening literature. The housewife discovering herself on the kitchen floor, aware who who might discover her.. a priceless look and powerful image, humourous and empowering.. There Are Some Things... by *Moni3" (Suggested by *LazyGunn and Featured by `JesusIV)

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=Webspider56 Jul 14, 2007, 2:09:41 PM
Passion is like that. It comes in a flash. I always enjoy your work.

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“Human folly does not impede the turning of the stars.”
Tom Robbins
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Mood: Joy ~Moni3 Jul 14, 2007, 2:24:13 PM
I'm passionate about painting, but only a few of my pieces have come out like this, like I "looked" the paint on the canvas.

I wish I knew what it was that was common between them.

Thanks for your comments! :D

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~vashler Jul 14, 2007, 2:24:45 PM
your work is pretty amazing. It has a very Norman Rockwell appeal
good job
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=Webspider56 Jul 14, 2007, 2:27:22 PM
I like that analogy. I wish that I could "look" certain scenes into a photograph and I am so happy when I write something that makes someone see things. I have no talent for drawing or painting and I so admire your mind's eye.

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“Human folly does not impede the turning of the stars.”
Tom Robbins
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Mood: Zest ~Moni3 Jul 14, 2007, 2:33:04 PM
In that Norman Rockwell was just a stunningly accurate and emotive artist, I am humbly flattered beyond words.

Not *quite* the same subject matter as the majority of his stuff, but I'm honored nonetheless. He's still an influence on me.

Thank you very much for your comments.

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Mood: Euphoric ~Moni3 Jul 14, 2007, 2:35:03 PM
I understand that happiness. I'm so enormously proud of this, and the other pieces that were easy for me that I'm almost ashamed of being so arrogant. Gah! So much conflict!

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=Webspider56 Jul 14, 2007, 2:45:43 PM
:D

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“Human folly does not impede the turning of the stars.”
Tom Robbins
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~funsizedsnickers Jul 14, 2007, 7:06:56 PM
awesome! truly captures a moment :)
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Mood: Love ~Moni3 Jul 15, 2007, 4:27:12 AM
Thanks! Thanks for visiting, too!

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~wimpy3 Jul 16, 2007, 1:17:03 AM
Great scene! Something is happening... I like it!:D
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