Friday, January 28, 2011

An Inspiring Siesta

There's a very special birthday happening this weekend, and it involves my Perfect 10.  Several nights a week, we have these great discussions about art, life, when and where we should go next, and constantly plotting our next creative adventure. 

So it was no surprise when I asked McDreamy what will set the tone for his year ahead, he simply stated "A Siesta by Sargent".  As an artist, he finds inspiration in every moment of the day, each color hue that graces the sky, and the minutest strokes of a Master's brush.  Just knowing he chose a masterpiece with such fluidity and graceful beauty as the theme for his year makes my heart light up ~ I cannot wait to see what this piece inspires him to do. 


[A Siesta by John Singer Sargent]

21 comments:

  1. What an inspiring choice ... I have to say, you are both such a gorgeous couple, inside and out.
    xxx

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  2. A wonderful painting Mel.....reminds me of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. Although it was a bit creepy, there were some beautiful moments. XXXX

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  3. oh you two................happy dreaming. XO

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  4. Looks like a fabulous year to come! Oh how I love JS Sargent.

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  5. So sweet. Happy Birthday to your hubby. Love how you call him you're perfect 10!
    xo

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  6. Happy happy bday to him! Here's to a great year! Hope crumb is feeling better!

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  7. Happy birthday to your Perfect 10!
    Wishing him many more returns and endless inspirations!
    Sargent is a wonderful guide through the year! So much to think of!

    xoxo V.

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  8. Such a beautiful painting and so inspirational (those little breaks are so important). A very happy birthday to your husband!

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  9. Happy birthday to your dreamy.I hope your crumb is feeling better!

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  10. Oh so sleepy and idyllic - makes me feel like taking a nap right now...

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  11. What a lovely painting my friend...happy celebrating. xoxoxo

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  13. typo above...sorry
    I love Sargent's work and have never seen this one. It's gorgeous. It sounds like you've found a real keeper! Jennifer:)

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  14. such a wonderful painting! Happy bday to your husband!

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  15. I love Sargent so much. Nobody could depict light like he did. What a gorgeous painting this is. I especially love the shadows of the grass against the back of the parasol. So lovely, and just a perfect painting for setting the tone of the coming year. Happy Birthday to Sean! You two are an inspiration. xo Gigi

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  16. Could you be any more perfect together??!!
    Great post!
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking time to read what I have to say!
    It means so much to me!!!! I am absolutely loving this! finging your passion , after 40... is pretty!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  17. what an incredibly inspiring post...i love the idea of choosing a work of art to inspire your year and how much you obviously love your Perfect 10...

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  18. Happy Birthday Sean!!! I can not wait to hear how it was!! That painting is perfect and the perfect theme for a year. I love it!!!

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  19. I love it! I hope you and Sean had a fabulous birthday celebration. Can't wait to hear all about it.

    That beautiful painting reminds me of an amazing nap I had in Paris with several of my best friends. Totally jet lagged (I had just arrived, they had been backpacking for months) we had lunch and then napped in the park for a good hour. It was heaven. Thanks for bringing me back to that memory on a kind of stressful Monday. =)

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  20. A masterpiece. And congratulations on moving to wine country! How exciting for you and your family.

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