Alas, I will have to live vicariously through those artists that are truly gifted. I have an appreciation and awe of their talent.
Chinajoy is an artisit I found while perusing the Arts category recently. She's been with Squidoo for just over a year now and has some wonderful lenses -- both showcasing her drawings and teaching others to draw. (The image top, left is one of Chinajoys drawings on a postcard from Zazzle.)
She recently featured her drawings in the lens titled Chinajoy's Top 10 Drawings of 2010. The list is populated with the most viewed drawings from her website.
Her subject matter is diverse -- people, animals, flora, insects and even a bedside table. Each drawing is so detailed, I had to remind myself that they were not black and white photographs but drawings in pencil, pen or charcoal. With each drawing, she adds the story of what inspired her.
Throughout the lens, you get a sense of Joy, what is important to her and her strong spirituality. She is currently a missionary in China for a year. She is creating a visual journey of her travel throughout China with her drawings. Photographs are a necessity but the drawings will tell a personal story. I can't wait to see the finished products.
In addition to showcasing her work, she has numerous lenses teaching others how to draw things like -- baby portraits, travel, birds, dogs and more. She even has a lens dedicated to the story of how she learned to draw.
She credits prayer and God for for her gift:
I really enjoy the drawing and the purposes for which God has placed this gift in my life. A whole new door has opened, and I am walking through that door, eagerly awaiting to see where the road beyond it leads.
If you haven't had the chance to visit any of her lenses, please stop by and have a look. It's worth your time.
Image Credit: "Children at Play" A7 Notecard by Chinajoy
Joy has found a lovely way to document her travels and time in China. Her artistic talent gives her such a visual way to tell her stories.
ReplyDeleteNice find, Mandee! Cannot make the connection from eyes to hand either, but sure can enjoy the talent of others! The heart in the hands, powerful.
ReplyDeleteThe heart in the hands and the hands playing the piano are my two favorites Mimi. Voted for the heart on the poll though...
ReplyDeleteFabulous review! I am on my way to see the lens now :)
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of why I prefer to leave my comments about the reviews after I have viewed the lens. Chinajoy is truly a talented and gifted artist! Of course, I loved the dove, but several of her drawings seem to have a soul, if that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteWell put Cynthia. I like that - soul.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much for the really great review. I really enjoy getting to combine my two passions, missions and drawing. I have decided to stay here as a long-term missionary, and will continue to draw. This country is so large and there is so much to share. Thank you again for you wonderful review. ---joy
ReplyDeleteThank you Joy, for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandee for pointing out this wonderful lens. I agree with you that joy is definitely seen in her work. To me, there is a sense of intimacy with her subject. What a story she tells about each one too!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have visited this lens and was very impressed. I love to draw and loved the pictures by Chinajoy. Very good choice to promote at Squidoo Lens Review.
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