Posted by Sonya McCllough Lockridge

Let the music play


This canvas woke me early this morning, a stored, unfinished relic of yesterday. A long ago yesterday. Thirty two years of yesterdays. How did he make it through all the moves. How did he make it through all the loss. How did he survive & why. Apparently he has something to say. I'm not sure, if he would brave this journey with me to only be silent. Years ago he spoke to me from a magazine. Then, he started to show up every time I went to church. He keep evolving, spinning, twisting ... till finally out of fear, I put him in the back, I stored him away. Cause he had WAY too much to say.

Today, I will begin again with him. I'll put a tune on repeat, till I can feel the beat. Let the music play ...


edit ... it's is Friday & Jennifer's Sneak Peek Fridays are back! She just redesigned her blog on wordpress & it's a pretty clean slate. I love white space!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Wow....that's amazing...and I am wondering what the end will be?

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I want to know his name

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  3. Jodi UlschmidJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Good thing the painting has made it this far. There's so much possibility! Keep going, can't wait to see it finished!

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  4. RhondaJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Be brave Sonya! It will end up being a magical experience for you!

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  5. Keetha BroylesJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Oh I do so hope you finish him!!! I'm just dying with curiosity to see the details of his hands and what he holds.

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  6. Jodene ShawJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I look forward to this journey and where it will take you, Sonya!
    Love & grace,
    jodi

    P.S. I love your new blog header!!

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  7. Robin Norgren, M.A, Owner of Josey's Art SchoolJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    answers are coming...

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  8. Carola BartzJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    That's quite a story. I would like to know how it goes on.

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  9. CindyJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Yes, I am so intrigued too! I really like the figure and placement of it...and I am partial to stained glass windows...I love the light coming through it...

    Blessings,

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  10. Jennifer {Studio JRU}January 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    What a story to this piece! Looking forward to seeing where the journey goes. I also love your header. I am so glad you joined us as we begin 'in the studio' this year!

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  11. ElizabethJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    What a feeling! For an instant I heard the music. So glad you share this story. I'll be here to see how it turned out! Have a lovely and fun weekend!

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  12. Lorrie Everitt StudioJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    great post ... I hope that you share where he takes you .. it sounds like an interesting journey ...

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  13. DianaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    So poetic. Share with us your next move. Love to see this piece evolve.

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  14. HeatherJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    love to see where this takes you.

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