The Cheerful Ballerina

Title: The Cheerful Ballerina
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 3 x 3 feet
Artist: betsisanders 2011

Amidst conflict and chaos, surrounded by the noise of life and living with uncertainty, the ballerina sits, is cheerful, content, blessed and secure.

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Living in a chaotic world, in the middle of uncertain times and raging storms in life, I have learned to cope with the unhappiness that surrounds me. I have no major health issues at the moment. I have learned to deal with diabetes, chronic pain syndrome, cervical spondylosis, degenerative disc disease, chronic gastritis. Have been in pain management for the past five years and a diabetic for twenty two years.

I have learned to cope, to not complain, to suffer in silence and to count my blessings instead of sulking and crying all the time. I am beyond playing the victim, the suffering patient. I have learned to alleviate the pain, to transform my pain into paintings, prose and cakes. I have learned to be quiet, not bother those around me with my troubles...and by doing so, I have lessened the load that I carried. I thought .... "if life hands me lemons, I will make lemonade."

It was my 25th wedding anniversary last August 17, and I spent it with my two boys. A quiet day with them and dinner. I was happy... and prayed that my days would always be this way, dearly loved by my husband and my son, these two beautiful people whom I live for.

A few good people greeted me in Facebook, sent me emails and texts, some of them do not even know Boyet personally, yet they were happy for us. They are good friends who share our triumphs, who appreciate and are generous with praise, such loving individuals. Thank you =]

LOL... Live on Love... betsisanders 2011

ballerina in pink

Title: Ballerina in Pink
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Artist: betsisanders 2011

This painting is my version of an original painted by a Foot & Mouth artist. The ballerina in the original painting was in blue. I made a watercolor painting of this ballerina and wrote that she was deep in thought, while tyeing her shoelaces; she was probably rehearsing her steps in her mind; or simply resting before she starts her vigorous training; or quietly enjoying the peaceful moment, in silence.

This time, she is thinking of her own mortality.

Death..... everyday, we die, we sleep, we regenerate, like the caterpillar who builds a cocoon , hides himself and 'sleeps' for days or weeks... only to come out more beautiful, majestic, elegant,,,, have become much better than its old self.

This is how she sees death.. a metamorphosis. a rebirth... we will become 'butterflies' with beautiful wings, who can fly and soar...
be an inspiration for writers, poets, musicians , painters,

We are near the end of our lives, just like the caterpillar in “Alice in Wonderland', who said.... “I'll see you in my next life. “ One day, we shall fly and soar up high, and be with our Creator.

betsisanders 2011

ballerina... dream!

Title: ballerina ... dream!
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Artist: betsisanders / July 2011

On dreams... other people cannot make your dreams come true. ...
..... only you can .

betsisanders 2011

ballerina ... dance!

Title: Ballerina... Dance!
Medium: Acrylic in Canvas
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Artist: betsisanders / July 2011

Being liked by a lot of people is popularity;
Being significant in someone's life is more important.
Be an inspiration to others;
Inspire others in Art.
....being happy is not as important as making other people happy.

Dance ballerina! ... your art inspires. By expressing yourself, you not just make yourself happy, but make others happier.

Live, love and dance =]

ballerina... shine!

Title: ballerina... shine
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Artist: betsisanders / July 2011

.... "to start a day is just like painting
draw the lines with prayers
erase errors with forgiveness
dip the brush with lots of patience
color it with love" (Jayeeta)

I read this in Paolo Coelho's blog. A certain Jayeeta posted this comment. ... beautiful.

ballerina

Title: ballerina
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Artist: betsisanders / July 2011

While watching the biography of Vincent Van Gogh at the Bio Channel, one tranquil morning, the narrator said ... 'Van Gogh never sold a painting and gave away all of his paintings. One recipient even used his paintings for target shooting.' =[ I found myself in tears, again in tears.

Some people... small minded, unappreciative, ... do not see the goodness, intentions, aspirations, dreams of artists. The artist's creations, may be a photograph, a poem, a song, a casserole dish, a cake, one's Christmas tree, a table setup, fruits in a bowl, a painting... all these ,however simple... are expressions of the artist's soul.

“Art is the power aimed at developing the soul.”

the naked ballerina

Title: The Naked Ballerina
Size: 5 x 7 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Artist: betsisanders 2011


This ballerina... 'the naked ballerina'... stripped of all pretensions, bare, naked, taken apart, where only her truth is revealed, where only her soul exists; she dismantled all the walls she built in her entire life; is free from the dictates of other people; found solace in being; is tranquil; is content in being simple, or simply being; where grief, anger, loneliness, discomfort and pain are things of her past; has overcome her fear of aging; lives a full happy life; ready to face the inevitable, that thing which is certain.... we came into this world naked and shall leave the same.

betsisanders / july 2011