* You come to love, not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectl y. *  -Sam Keen
Steel blue paint highlighted with antique and bright silver, covers this 24x24” canvas. Iron grey, pure black and layers of silver paint are used to create a frame, slightly blending with each other to give an ambience strength and loyalty. Antique silver colored metal plates wrap around each corner providing protection and ornamentation. Among this frame, the bottom two corners are decorated with the same embellishments as the branches. Harbored within this frame, the ring of a silver moon encircles two human shaped trees, bending as if they are bowing to each other.  The moon highlights their bodies with metallic silver and blue. Their roots cross and their branches respectfully entangle with one another. The branches are decorated with metal flowers to remind you how beautiful your true self is. Metal gears are representations of the fortitude it takes to be truly seen. There is one small lock and one small key to show you the control you possess. Clock hands call attention to the time wasted caring what others think. One eye is hidden to remind you to always look at your soul and to see the soul of others. Among the roots of the tree, is a metal heart shaped lock which is a signature of the artist, showing you that your key to happiness can be used by you and only you. –Kym Loc

* Clocks can not hold us yet we are imprisoned by their hands. *
-Raine Cooper

* This painting is the second in my henna inspired series.  *
* Blessed are those who see beautiful things in places where others see nothing. *
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* I love you as I have never loved another  ** Or will ever love again. I love you with all  ** That I am and all that I hope to be. *
-unknown

* Every year I do a unique Holiday painting. Now a collectible.  *

* HOLD YOUR GROUND *
* The tallest tree in the forest was *
* Once a nut that held it’s ground. *
* * -unknown * *

* GIVE THANKS ** *
* The more you thank life, the more life *
* Gives you to be thankful for. *
-unknown * *
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* Knowing your true self is finally free. *
-Kym Loc
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* FORTITUDE *
* Pass on the strength, the fortitude, *
* that has guided you on your journey. *
-Kym Loc
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Forged…. Some people come into our lives and forge such an impression on our heart and soul that we are changed forever. –unknown
A mix of metallic acrylics are
diffused together to forge a rousing background that fully covers this 24x24”
canvas. This obscure mix of sensual copper, rustic and bright gold and dark
ebony creates a marbled background that surprisingly adds not just an essence
of strength, but also of comfort. A golden new moon peaks out from the chaos to
enlighten two human like weeping willows. These two onyx trees are dusted with
a relic of gold reminding us that our surrounding affect us. They entangle with
each other forging a notable bond reminding us of the people who have come into
our lives, no matter how long they stay, and leave an impression of
appreciation. –Kym Loc

* FLASH *
* One day your life will flash *
* Before your eyes. *
* Make sure its worth watching. *
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* EXPECTATION *
* When someone starts expecting you to be there *
* for them instead of appreciating you for being there *
* with them, it's time for a change. *
-unknown
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* EXCHANGE *
* What you do today is important *
* because you are exchanging a day *
* of your life for it. *
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* Love is not about how many days, *
* Months, or years you’ve been together. *
* Love is about how much *
* You love each other every day. *
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* EVERY CHANCE *
* L augh and love with all your might. *
* Kiss and hug and snuggle tight. *
* Let go of sadness and regret. *
* Say “I love you” every chance you get. *
-unknown

* Even *
* The only people you should *
* Get even with are those who *
* Have helped you. *
-Napoleon Hill * *

*/ Entrapment /*
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*/ Do not stay where you do not have /*
*/ The freedom to be the real you. /*
/ -Kym Loc /*/ /*

* Enough *
* Be strong enough to stand alone. *
* Be yourself enough to stand apart. *
* But, be wise enough to stand *
* Together when the time comes. *
-unknown * *

* The flower that blooms in diversity is the most beautiful. *
-unknown

* The self is not something ready-made, *
* But something that is in continuous *
* Formation through choice of action. *
-unknown