Hope Rising

This is the painting that I created for the Casa Esperanza 8th Annual Art for Hope Auction, March 20, 2010, called "Hope Rising," in honor of their theme of Hope.  Hope  rises from the darkness and chaos into light, just as those who undergo cancer treatment must do.  I painted the entire image while listening to Barry Tognolini's soaring rendition of the "Theme from Time: the Musical," by Dave Clark, from his album Treasure Road.

The words that accompany the actual musical performance of this amazing piece of music are profound:

Stand before me on the Sign of Infinity all you of the Earth.
With the granting of "The Law of Provenation" comes the application of change.
I will give you the key.
And with this knowledge, please realize, comes
the responsibility of sharing it.
I will show you the way:
It's very simple.
Throughout the Universe there is order.
In the movement of the planets ...
in nature ...
and in the functioning of the human mind.
A mind that is in its natural state of order is
in harmony with the Universe,
and such a mind is
timeless.
Your life is an expression of your mind.
You are a creator of your own Universe,
for as a human being you are "free to will" whatever state of being you desire
through the use of your thoughts and words.

There is great Power there.

It can be a blessing or a curse.

It's entirely up to you,
for the quality of your life is brought about by the quality of your thinking.
Think about that.
Thoughts produce actions.
See the pettiness and the envy and the greed and the fear
and all the other attitudes that cause you pain and discomfort.
Realize that the one thing you have absolute control over is your attitude.
See the effect that it has on those around you,
for each life is linked to all Life and
your words carry with them chain reactions
like a stone that has been thrown into a pond.
If your thinking is in order, your words will flow directly from the heart,
creating ripples of love.
If you truly want to change your world, my friends,
you must change your thinking.
Reason is your greatest tool.
It creates an atmosphere of understanding
which leads to caring
which is Love.
Choose your words with care.
Go forth ... with Love.

"The Theme From Time" from Time: the Musical, by Dave Clark

You can hear Sir Laurence Olivier perform his original role with this music on YouTube by going HERE.  Fabulous and life-changing!

This auction will generate funding for the programs and upkeep of the "home away from home" for cancer patients, so I hope that the bidders are generous and not just looking for a bargain in art work by nationally known artists.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with drinks and heavy hors d'ouevres served throughout the evening.  The Silent Auction is 5-7 p.m. and the live auction is 7:15-8:30 p.m.  It's always exciting and the art is spectacular, with original art, custom hope chests and artist enhanced furniture featured.  Please come join the artists and bidders for a fun evening with a purpose!