Aim for the Highest Goals in Life, not the Mediocre

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 If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

  ~ Henry David Thoreau

Do you remember the painting I was working on in the last post? It's finished! I've used collage, acrylic and ink and sprayed it with varnish to protect the surface. :) 
The painting is on canvas board (7 x 5 inches) and is £25.51+ £2 shipping in the UK (or $40+ $4 shipping anywhere else.).

 It'll soon be listed in my Etsy shop but if you'd like to buy it before I do, please email me here. :)

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Aim For the Highest Goals in Life, not the Mediocre. 
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Comments

millefeuilles said…
It is absolutely STUNNING, Jessica! I am in awe.

Warmest wishes,

Stephanie
6 November 2013 at 15:33
rossichka said…
I like this painting a lot, Jessie! Longing for warmth(the colours)and cosiness(the house, the snail), long hours in quietness(the snail again!) and the problems that can wait a little (the piece of puzzle)... This is what I feel. Do you find something in common with your intentions?:D
6 November 2013 at 16:18
Erin K said…
This is so gorgeous, Jess! I love making the image larger so I can see all the details up close. So much to see. I get such a relaxed and calm feeling from this painting...which is wonderful on this chilly day in Vancouver. <3 Cheers, Jess!
6 November 2013 at 20:38
Elisabeth Firsching said…
Always an inspiration, thanks!
6 November 2013 at 22:01
Alexandra MacVean said…
Great title and a wonderful piece to go along with it. This is a wonderful piece. Wishing you well! :)
6 November 2013 at 23:18
denthe said…
Beautiful .... Love al the different layers and the texture.
7 November 2013 at 11:33
Dear Fireflies said…
Stunning piece, Jessie! And I absolutely love that quote! (^_^)
7 November 2013 at 20:00
Paper rainbow said…
This has turned out even more beautifully than I thought Jess, the little area with the circles on it looks so textural, have you scraped the paint away? The whole piece has a fairytale feel to it... wonderful!
7 November 2013 at 21:13
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