ART GALLERY

"I wanted to show that millisecond before we connect with the divine. There is a moment when we know we must reach out for this unconditional love of our Creator, as we recognize that special divinity that resides within us. The light of love always surrounds us. It blooms and grows once we decided to truly see it, receive it and give it.

The butterfly symbolizes the special transformation which takes place once we allow the unconditional love of our Creator to bless and heal us."

Cindy's Horse, Kentucky Derby Winner, "Sunday Silence" was chosen to be in the Monumental Life Insurance calendar. Winning photo (see above)was taken by Cindy's Mom, Colista Ledford.

*This horse is now on display in front of Margaret's Consignment on Frankfort Ave. in Louisville, KY

"I am taking bids on this painting. Please call me at 502-594-5745, or email me with your bid:

"I was in Sedona, AZ sitting on top of Airport Mesa. It was sunset...the view below was dazzling as the sun cast rainbow hues of light behind the clouds while the red rocks glowed orange and purple as the sun sank lower. I was looking at the valley below, enjoying the cool breeze and reflecting on the beauty and power of our Creator's handiwork. The air was crystal clear, seeming almost to vibrate with color and sound. I felt so calm, so healed, so alive. My spirit soared, and I felt at one with all creation.

Later, in my studio while painting this scene (which is intended to be a self-portrait of sorts), I added a red-tailed hawk to reflect the beauty, power, and freedom that I was feeling at the time. This is a powerful painting, and brings a feeling of calm, majesty, and euphoria." ~Cindy

This is a photo of Cindy Lowy with Louisville's Mayor Jerry Abramson as they discuss the life-size fiberglass horse she painted, Kentucky Derby Winner "Charismatic," for Louisville's Gallopalooza Derby. It now stands on display in front of Margaret's Consignment on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, KY

HELLO CINDY,

Today I was drawn to two pictures which really spoke to me.

All artists appreciate hearing how their work affects others and so I wanted to tell you how two of your pictures really drew me in.

The Hummingbird Joy should be on greeting cards so more people can feel this art. I love this one. I am so absolutely drawn to the angel and her unusual halo (infinity) that for moments I miss the hummingbird, then I find myself torn between enjoying the little bird or going back to feast my eyes on the angel. This is a picture where I find myself being drawn in! And I like the feeling!

Some believe the hummingbird flits between the two worlds, the living and heaven (or the living and the dead) and this painting really gets me thinking about that. Nicely done girl.

I also need to comment on Sedona Sunset. Wow and Wow This is a masterpiece! I find you hold more power in this picture. My eyes constantly return to you.

I see your eyes locked with the eyes of the hawk and then I find my eyes returning to be locked on you. This is a wonderful piece of work!

~Ellie Braun-Haley

By Ellie Braun-Haley

NOTE: Ellie is the author of four books and is working on her fifth. She has short stories published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Heartwarmers of Spirit and 2theHeart and has been published in a wide variety of e-zines.
~~The spiritual journey of author, Ellie Braun-Haley began with the shattering death of her son. To see pictures of Ellie's son Jason and learn more about his life, please visit his memorial page at: http://www.egogahan.com/Memorials/Jason/Jason.html

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Your jewelry speaks to people on multidimensional levels that they do not understand - but they like it! Meaning that you bring out the beauty in them because you have given them the spirit of yourself of your Love...and like the proverbial 'moth-to-the-flame' they want that feeling of beauty and Source that you so purely represent....they are drawn to the qualities that you imbue in the art of your jewelry...and that is what I call 'The Art of God' ...

And in your art that you paint or draw you are now being brought to yet another level of creativity that will yield enormous benefits for yourself and your clients ...for in your painting...you are bringing Man a moment closer to God...a step closer to Source ....because your art is not a tangible, monetary experience...it is a 'spiritual' experience.