  Online nowEzreader- Annelise is a 37 year old woman in a relationship from Reading Between The Lines, California, USA.
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Altruism Wears Prada: Bookish Fashionista, Existentially-Inclined Aesthete, Rule-Breaking Empath: a lover of the arts, literature, and smart humor...an explorer of the nature of human consciousness...of psychology, philosophy, and sociology...a lot kooky and a little crazy (or possibly the other way around)...a devoted practitioner of yoga, vegetarianism, and shoe aquisition...
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Unless otherwise attributed, all original written word by © Annelise 2007, 2008
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Sandra Flood "Valentine" (More Than you Knew~A): Oh, yes! This work is my favorite of Flood's paintings in terms of color palette, shape in composition, and brushwork. I love how her use of a nice wide flat brush (those are the best!) lends immediacy to the painting. There is an effortless, almost careless appeal in the paint application. The way the paint is applied helps to defined form down to basic, decisive shapes that are in part defined by the brushstrokes themselves. This work is simple, but not in a rudimentary way; it is simple in a sublime way. The color is so viscerally appealing: the coffee and cream like browns and whites, and then the powerful impact of strategically placed red. Psychologically, this work is nowhere near as placid and subdued as the compositional elements. The calming effect of the composition may throw the view off guard. (continued)
The woman is very strong in her stance and expression. Her body, seated, reflects calm and control. Her crossed arms indicate a protectiveness or guardedness. Her neck and the way she holds her face are so confrontational, yet apathetic. There is a very interesting blend of emotions here. Her emotions are as complex and raging as the composition is simple and beautiful. Nice juxtaposition. These things draw the viewer into the work and keep one totally engaged. So, your painting is called "Valentine." Why do you hold it this way? Why do you hold yourself that way? What do you think of the one who has given this heart to you? (You had better be quiet now. Don't you know that you are screaming?) You return the gift with your silent deadly crimson lipped kiss.
Life In Measures
~Annelise 2008
First there nothing but
The way you felt.
And then one, by one, by one
You began your life of consumption,
Liquid and hard.
Next came a ride with no breaks
And your division playing
Game of more, and more, and more.
You lost count each time,
And over the years,
Of one, then the other after that.
So you calculated
Your redemption strategy
With the remainder being twice
The tragedy, and again
You chose the next course of action.
As you wait, and wait, and wait,
For life or distraction.
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