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[2008-09-09 14:54:58 +0000 UTC]
"Gill Rippingale"
(United Kingdom)
# Statistics
Favourites: 6; Deviations: 37; Watchers: 58
Watching: 4; Pageviews: 12953; Comments Made: 61; Friends: 4
# About me
hello there.....I hope you enjoy looking through my pictures......and here's a bit of background.....Apart from an interlude when I was helping to bring up my sons, drawing has always been at the centre of my life. As a child I was fascinated by the world around me, particularly the flowers and insects I found in the garden. All my early drawings are of flowers and insects - especially butterflies. I also had a very keen eye for detail, pattern, colour and symmetry.....As I grew older I developed a deep interest in myth, legend, religion and creation myths from around the world. These ideas found their way at one time or another into my artwork......I experimented with watercolours, inks, and crayons, until all these elements came together to produce my current style ( such as it is) and the subject matter of many of my drawings. I am self-taught....and of course still learning...!
In 2001 I began the study and practice of Buddhism and Buddhist meditation, which had a very strong effect on me......and resulted in the series of drawings I call ' Dharma Art'. These drawings were never contrived, thought up or designed.....they were produced when I was in a highly concentrated, absorbed, yet relaxed and open state of mind - a meditative state - and the images simply flowed onto the paper.....it was really like retrieving something that already existed in my mind and uploading the image onto paper.....when I sat down and took up my pencil, I usually had no idea what I would be drawing....
At the present time I am back to experimenting with pen and ink.....and there is more of a deliberate effort to produce a pleasing image.....I am taking a great deal of inspiration from trees, ferns, ancient woodland, stone, and pagan and celtic myth and art....and excited to see where this will lead me and my drawings.....
# Comments
Comments: 32
Hi Gil,
I am re-watching you. You'll probably know who I am when I say that you commented on Chasing the bends of green Lush before. There's a story behind my flee from the other account, but I frankly don't care to explain it right now. It should be enough that I'm here, still watching you, still adoring your work...
Jess
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Hi Jess! yes, of corse I remember commenting on your wondeful Picture. Sorry to hear you've been having some difficulties..hope it's all sorted, and so pleased you like my stuff!
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hello again
i just read your ID and got realy exited by it.
i am a musician myself and only recently discoverd the world of drawing mandalas. i call it a meditation and it gives me much relaxation when needed, energy and organization. i find your words so matching with what i feel although i didn't start as a kid.
thanks for the openness and the beautiful words above.
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Hello there,
Great to hear about your experience of drawing mandala's, and that you resonated with what I've written....it doesn't surprise me, as I believe these sort of experiences are common to all who tap into their creative energies -to me that's the most important thing about being human...long may you continue with your music and art activities!
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Thank you for the Kind words and the fav ~ look forward to seeing more of your magnificent creations ~
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....wo.....what timing! found your f.book page.....very impressive....thanks, I'll keep plugging away....
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After being blown away by your drawings, I had to eventually stop for a bit and find where my socks had flown off to.
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Me again. I finished second Mantra and i'd like to use your Love Light of the Beloved painting for cover art if you are okay with it.
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o dear sorry i didnt get your message sooner... yes thats fine - Ill try to load one without watermark asap....
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oh. i didn't get your answer at right time too. upload art again please. i'll check this page everyday to get it in time. thanks.
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your works are gorgeous and they fit great into my mood. i'm an indie musician and i'd love to use at least one of them for my albums cover. i sent you a note already. may be i have to send another one
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Hi, thanks so much for your supportive and encouraging comments - I'm glad the artwork works for you! Feel free to use it as you wish - although I guess the watermark thingy would need to be removed.
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oh. i'm really glad. and, yes. is it possible to get this one without watermark. can you upload it somewhere? thanks.
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Hi,
I've disabled the watermark and enabled download of the original image so you should be OK to go ahead. Please could you let me know when you've done the download so I can restore the watermark.
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.....hello there....I seem to be two years late in replying....! Sorry about that - been a bit busy.....just looked at the link - it's great! Love what you've done with my artwork - thanks for using it in a positive way......
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Thank you so much! I already saved it so you can turn the watermark back. I'll tell you when album will be released. It will happen this weekend actually.
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...hello.....sorry I'm two years late in replying...!! Shocking! been a bit busy.....But just looked at the link, and what you've done looks great! I really like it....thanks for using my artwork in a positive way....
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featured something of yours on my journal
great work!
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thank you for the watch. your gallery is great. i like your really clean style. keep it up.
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Nice that you put up your early work!
I realise you have been making art longer than i have been alive 
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You've spotted I've been around for a while! Until now only friends and family have seen my "wierd" drawings!Thanks so much for your very encouraging comments.I had a quick look at some of yours - very interesting, I see a lot of similarities in our art.
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Wonderful work! I'm glad to see titles for them.
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Hi, I'm glad you like my drawings. Just had a look at your stuff. truly amazing photography! Hard to pick a favorite, but I particularly liked " my Father". Your drawing " child of Light" reminds me of one of my friends !
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