LOVE heartZ (blocks)

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

I painted "earth LOVE" with Mother Earth in mind. Her beauty envelops us in love and supports us continually. I love the look and feel of deep rich soil. It grounds me. My husband used to play professional baseball for the Yankees and White Sox, and he makes the dirt in our yard look like a ballpark. lol We have the best dirt on the block!

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

"balanced LOVE" is one of four print versions from the same original painting. I was inspired to paint this heart on a satin soft green acrylic substrate. It just calms me--like the feel of fresh grass underfoot. And the vision of beautiful trees--especially palm trees!

Green is a symbol of rebirth. It’s the color of youth, prosperity, growth and progress. And physically, the color green has a relaxing, calming effect on our bodies which contributes to increased focus and balance.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language.  It encompasses us all.  

"generous LOVE" is one of four print versions from the same original painting. I was inspired to paint this heart on a satin soft green acrylic substrate. It just calms me--like the feel of fresh grass underfoot. And the vision of beautiful trees--especially palm trees!

Green is a symbol of rebirth. It’s the color of youth, prosperity, generosity, growth and progress. And physically, the color green has a relaxing, calming effect on our bodies which contributes to increased focus and balance.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

"playful LOVE" is one of four print versions from the same original painting. I was inspired to paint this heart on a satin soft green acrylic substrate. It just calms me--like the feel of fresh grass underfoot. And the vision of beautiful trees--especially palm trees! Then I decided to process the image in photoshop and make it an extremely vibrant lime green and red--bringing it some fun, youth, happiness and passion! Kickass LOVE--lol.

Green is a symbol of rebirth. It’s the color of youth, prosperity, generosity, growth and progress. 

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

"ocean LOVE" is the original version of three prints from the same original painting. I am such an ocean lover and these specific colors remind me of the waters in Sardinia and Samoa. Its energy brings me such peace, serenity, clarity, openness, expansion, endless possibilities . . . I could go on and on! One day I will be living by the ocean. I can't wait.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity.  I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me.  I couldn't stop!  LOVE is the universal language.  It encircles all of us!  

When I began painting "trust in LOVE", I was tapping into the energy of trusting in Christ--my higher power.  Truly trusting Him--because I now believe He IS LOVE.  It has taken me years to get there since dealing with memories of childhood abuse.  

So I chose deep brown metallic paint to give me a sense of groundedness and security.  The aqua and blue representing the calmness and peace of ocean waters.  Then I added a touch of copper because of its ability to pull higher vibrations into the physical body--and to balance meridians and chakras.  And silver for the silver linings in my life--I've had many.  I love how this heart floats in my image.  It feels heavenly to me.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

I absolutely love flowers . . . you can check out my COVID-inspired photos of my fresh flowers in my home here https://pamelanielsen.com/collections/flowerz.

"organic LOVE" was born from the smell and colors of organic greens and copper foliage combined with baby blue hydrangea I experience when I walk into a floral shop. I'm breathing it in right now.

Buddha says “If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” I am SO grateful for "organic LOVE"--it blesses our lives everyday if we just stop and take a moment to soak it in. Indoor and outdoor.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all. 

I LOVE neon colors. They make me SO happy. I love the way they look on my skin in the summertime. And how they make me feel. So I had to paint a neon heart.  Neon colors represent enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation. There you go. That says it all!

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

I adjusted the colors of my original "neon LOVE" painting to make this "sensual LOVE" print. I LOVE neon colors. Especially neon pink. I love how it makes me feel. To me it represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

And one night recently, after coming home from a hospital stay for Covid, I was given a jolt of neon pink in my dreams in the form of sea salts-it made me feel so vibrant, alive and happy!  The healing vibration of color at work!

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.  

"passionate LOVE". Yummy. Just gives me goosebumps all over my body. I'm Italian--need I say more?

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity.  I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me.  I couldn't stop!  LOVE is the universal language.  It encircles all of us! 

I know there are a lot of wine lovers out there, so "wine LOVE" is for you.  My father was Italian and used to make his own wine when I was a kid.  He drank it every night at dinner--1/2 glass of wine with 1/2 glass of 7-up.  Don't know why he did that, it was just his evening ritual.  A nice memory for me.  

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

I love the clean smooth cool feel of silver--and especially how my palette knives glide beautifully along anodized aluminum. "sensitive LOVE" was painted on a piece of satin gray acrylic. The same smooth feel. I was after a moment of stillness when painting "sensitive LOVE".

Silver's gentle and comforting qualities relate to the sensitivity of the moon's cycle of ebb and flow. With its reflective and sensitive qualities silver inspires intuition, clairvoyance and mental telepathy.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses all of us.

I painted "divine LOVE" on lavender satin acrylic inspired by my lavender dream--a walk with God. Divinity. https://pamelanielsen.com/blogs/news

Violet/lavender is the color of enlightenment, grace, and divine love. There's just something about lavender that penetrates into my soul. I can feel it when I paint on it and with it. A reverent peace comes over me. It's a very sacred color to me. Leonardo Da Vinci said, “Our power will increase tenfold if we meditated under the violet stained glass windows in the cathedral.” I just love that.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

I add a bit of "sunshine LOVE" everywhere in my house with fresh flowers! Every time I pass by them and look at them--the vibrant yellow color just does something to my soul. Yellow is connected to the solar plexus chakra--and is believed to be related to personal power and self-esteem. Maybe this is why I love yellow so much--I have worked at being solid in my personal power throughout my healing from childhood abuse. It's a journey, and yellow has been an integral part of it.

In order to have a strong relationship with others, I've had to learn to have a strong relationship with myself first.  This self-acceptance is imperative for our physical health, especially for digestion, which is the source of nourishing ourselves.  I work on this daily.  One thing that has helped me is a Solar Plexus Sound Essence mist spray.  You can find it at soundessence.net.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

The original of "peaceful LOVE" was painted using taupe and silver metallic paints because of their gentleness and calming effect.  I love this heart so much, I wanted to add various hues to it. So I shifted the color to steely blue in photoshop for this print. 

Blue is calming and soothing--especially this shade.  It reminds me of  the "something blue" wedding tradition.  

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

I painted "ONE LOVE" in honor of the LBGTQ community.  Adding a stroke of brown, black and white representing all races.  We truly are "ONE LOVE"--our souls are LOVE.  Sometimes we have to dig deep to find it.  

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

The original of "luxury LOVE" was painted using taupe and silver metallic paints because of their gentleness and calming effect.  I love this heart so much, I wanted to add various hues to it. So I shifted the color to rose pink in photoshop for this print.  It's such a luxurious color to me.  Very rich in tone.  Such beauty.  

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

"growing LOVE" is the original version of four print versions from the same painting.  I was inspired to paint this heart on a satin soft green acrylic substrate. It just calms me--like the feel of fresh grass underfoot. And the vision of beautiful trees--especially palm trees!

Green is a symbol of rebirth. It’s the color of youth, prosperity, growth and progress. And physically, the color green has a relaxing, calming effect on our bodies which contributes to increased focus and balance.

I was asked to create images for a project on diversity and inclusivity. I pondered for weeks as to what to paint, and when I entered my studio, hearts began pouring out of me. I couldn't stop! LOVE is the universal language. It encompasses us all.

The original of "free-Spirited LOVE" was painted using taupe and silver metallic paints because of their gentleness and calming effect. I love this heart so much, I wanted to add some spice to it! So I shifted the color to hot pink in photoshop for this print. "free-Spirited LOVE" is me! I love how it makes me feel. To me it represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation. 

Upon returning from the hospital for a Covid stay, the first night I had a dream of a jolt of a hot pink in sea salts--it literally made me feel vibrant and alive and lifted my spirits like no other.  The healing vibrations of color at work!  It was amazing.