SPLENDOROUS PASTIMES

SPLENDOROUS PASTIMES 12x12" Acrylic on Canvas Board 2013 by Roopa Dudley

In this painting I am exploring the significance of Signs, Symbols and Ammulets. Starting with the Red Heart. 69 is the sign for CANCER my Zodiac sign which is embedded in TAURUS sign - the Bull the sign of my husband. In Astrology it basically means a MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.  I truly believe that my husband and I are SOULMATES and we are lucky to have found each other. Significance of the Clock. Aside from the obvious, has it's hands on 9 & 5 (My husband is an Enneagram 9 and I am an Enneagram 5) which reads as Together in Time till Eternity through our Faith in Christ and if you look closely there lies a sign of ALPHA & OMEGA. Red Roses signify the Passion and Love we share and that it is protected with the Turkish Evil Eye [NAZAR] ammulet to ward off and deflect ill wishes of anyone who may want to destroy us. Chess Pieces are My Two Daughters that I have often repeated in my paintings. TEA is my favorite pastime drink in the Mornings and Afternoons in a Black & White Checkered Cup that signifies the ups and downs in our lives, whereas the TEAPOT has a Chess-Queen's Motif signifying the attitude of my husband towards me. Gears in the back are How quickly time passes...making the most of our time doing what is most important to us. I am basically COUNTING MY BLESSINGS in this painting. If I were to die today, I have lived my life in abundance and I should be counted as one of the most fortunate woman on earth.

Question: Have you taken the time to count your blessings today? Have you dared to love and be loved back in return so deeply? Do you believe in Soulmates?

On Saturday, May 18th 2013 this painting was accepted in an up coming exhibit at College Park, MD. Here is how it appeared in my e-mail that I received:

MD Art @ College Park
Juried Exhibition of works by Maryland residents and/or MFA Members
June 14– August 2, 2013
Dear Maryland Artists,Congratulations!  With over 628 total entries, you are one of 116 artists selected by Dan Mills, juror for MFA’s open-juried MD Art @ College Park exhibition. A list of accepted artists and artworks is attached and will be posted on the homepage of MFA’s website.
Contact information: Telephone Voice/TTD: 410-268-4566MFA Circle Gallery: info@mdfedart.orgMD Relay: 1-800-735-2258
Fax: 410-268-4570
Again, congratulations on being accepted and thank you for participating. We look forward to this exceptional exhibition and hope you will be able to join us for the reception and awards celebration on June 28, 6-8pm
Sincerely,
Margaret Boynton
Gallery Manager