djkreutzer small moments make a life

this takes my breath away… so, so beautiful love… xoxo

Posted by schmoops on 26 February 2008 @ 5am

Oh my…that is truly beautiful. What a special gift. Beautiful! And to have the photos of the creation of it…

Wow she is talented, hey?

I love the frame, too. It really adds to it without overshadowing it.

Thanks for sharing it, and her website…

Posted by kateri on 26 February 2008 @ 11am

wow honey. this is fantastic and pure joy. xo

Posted by kristen on 26 February 2008 @ 12pm

Wow. That is gorgeous.

Posted by Teej on 26 February 2008 @ 2pm

What a beautiful painting and precious gift. I admire you for your courage in taking self-portraits. It’s something I tend to shy away from. You are beautiful!

Posted by Jeanine on 26 February 2008 @ 3pm

oh darlene… that is so beautiful. such a wonderful love-filled gesture.
i guess that’s what happens when talents unite.
love to you
Vx

Posted by Vanessa on 26 February 2008 @ 4pm

beautiful, beautiful art! xo

Posted by misty on 26 February 2008 @ 5pm

Oh wow!! She is a wonderful artist…and a beautiful soul. I can imagine how thrilling it was to recieve her gift.

xx

Posted by Celeste on 26 February 2008 @ 5pm

What an amazing gift! Takes my breath away . . .

Posted by Ladybug on 26 February 2008 @ 7pm

you are both pure JOY! xx

Posted by Linni on 26 February 2008 @ 10pm

Wow, what talent! What beauty! What a joy.

Posted by Jamie on 27 February 2008 @ 12am

i checked her beautiful site out (WHAT a great name) and i love her art…i love that someone recognized the work of art that you are, too.

i mean, we all did, but…you know. hee.
i’m tickled pink.
i love you.

Posted by bee on 27 February 2008 @ 2am

love…

Posted by nicole on 27 February 2008 @ 2am

Unbelievable talent! This must be the best gift ever!
I love how you photographed the process here too.
This is such good news for both of you!
xo

Posted by Bohemian mom on 27 February 2008 @ 4am

That’s amazing. Wow, I’m blown away by how beautiful that is.

Posted by doahleigh on 27 February 2008 @ 3pm

gorgeous and precious.

Posted by kim on 27 February 2008 @ 3pm

oh wow! i have no words either! i can only imagine what an incredible experience it is for you to lay your eyes on this piece. community.
and dar, i just love how you are including these amazing quotes in each of your posts. they are powerful sister!

Posted by jessamyn on 27 February 2008 @ 4pm

I’m with you - that is so outrageously special, there are few words to express the wonderfulness. It’s just beautiful.. you’re so lucky.. sigh.

xoxo

Posted by holli on 27 February 2008 @ 6pm

wow.

this
is
beyond
beautiful!

you must have been so excited!
:)

this is truly gorgeous.

and i wanted to tell you
on a side note
how much your comment on my “doodling”
meant to me…
i printed it off and taped it into my journal.

xo

Posted by gkgirl on 27 February 2008 @ 6pm

This is art in one of its most inspiring forms, yes? Incredible… and didn’t she choose the most beautiful subject?

:-D

(((HUGS)))!

Posted by PixieDust on 27 February 2008 @ 7pm

Thanks Darlene!

That art is so YOU! What an amazing artist and gift.

XXOO

Posted by Tammy on 27 February 2008 @ 7pm

Stunning.
Heading over to the etsy store now.

Posted by bella on 27 February 2008 @ 9pm

Wow! What an amazing gift! You lucky, lucky girl! And it’s great that your friend is taking the leap and showing her beautiful paintings to the world.

I’m going to write out that Oscar Wilde quote for my wall. I believe in those words, too.

Posted by susanna on 28 February 2008 @ 2am

Incredible work, both on the part of the photographer and the artist. And I could probably add the maker too! ;-)

Posted by Roberta on 28 February 2008 @ 4am

my anti spam word is believe.

And dearest friend, after reading all these beautiful comments how can I not believe?
Thank you for everything… I too have no words, only gratitude.

love…
xoxoxo

Posted by joan on 28 February 2008 @ 4am

how amazing! i just love art..

Posted by Vedrana on 28 February 2008 @ 6pm

I knew Joan has amazing talent and that she wanted to make this her year. I think she’s well on her way. She really captured you beautifully.

Posted by Rachel on 29 February 2008 @ 1am

The painting is incredible. What a great picture of you, too!!

Posted by Laura Bjerk on 29 February 2008 @ 2am

beautiful post today! I hope you and your family have a perfect weekend!

xoxo
jane

Posted by jane on 29 February 2008 @ 4pm

This is so exciting and wonderful!

Posted by Stephanie on 29 February 2008 @ 5pm

Beautiful Joan and you!!!

Posted by Carmen on 4 March 2008 @ 8pm

absolutely incredible!

Posted by jenica on 5 March 2008 @ 12am

It’s perfect! Wow! So simple, beautiful and so you. I’m amazed, Joan is such a great artist and so sensitive to the spirit of the person. That is one of my favourite self portraits of you, the peace and the buddha smile it always reminds me of. The magic dormant. Beautiful. :) xoxo

Posted by caroline on 11 March 2008 @ 8am