Recently, I have had many requests to share the inspiration behind my paintings. The creative process of art and what goes on in the mind of the artist has always intrigued me. With that in mind, I have decided to feature a painting of mine at least once a week with a brief description of the original meaning, concept or inspiration. I hope you enjoy learning about my art…
~Hope Floats~
by
Lori McNee
Hope Floats
30×24
oil/board
$4,400
SOLD
This painting was inspired after my family and I heard the Dalai Lama speak about ‘Compassion’ in our mountain community on the anniversary of September 11, 2005.
I am not a Buddhist, so I truly appreciated His Holiness discussing the importance and commonality of compassion in all religions. He went on to send a message to all the families that lost loved ones on September 11th and offered a healing to all Americans who were traumatized on that sad day. Participants came from all over Idaho and the United States. The event was broadcast live by CNN.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” ~Dalai Lama
To date, the Dalai Lama’s own efforts to bring about a peaceful solution to the Sino-Tibetan problem have been thwarted by Beijing’s ruthless policy in eastern Tibet. His Holiness calls on China to respect the human rights of Tibetans and their right to self-determination
I was so moved by the Dalai Lama’s gentle, kind, but powerful message. His Tibetan people have suffered for many years, yet are full of compassion. After hearing him speak, I felt compelled to paint a symbolic work of art. The butterflies floating freely from the newly opened Tibetan butterfly box atop the larger closed Chinese box, symbolize the hope I feel for the freedom of Tibet.
With compassion, Lori
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Hey Mom,
Good call to post something like this! I think it will be really nice for your readers to get to know you a little better. I always love to hear how artists are inspired for their works, and I don’t think I knew the message behind this one.
So thank you for sharing. I was bummed I missed him speak.
Thanks Bret! I appreciate your urging of a post like this. So far, people seem to be enjoying it.
Lori,
Beautiful painting with a great message. I had the opportunity of meeting the Dali Lama when he was in Ketchum. Like the Dalai Lama, your paintings are very inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your passion with both your writing and painting.
Chris
Hi Chris and thanks again for taking time to comment on my post. It must have been very special for you to meet the Dalai Lama. Thanks for sharing!
Lori,
“Devotion” was the word I felt as I drank it in. I would like to see you share more of your work on this site.
This is a stunning work of art – even on my laptop screen
Thank you.
Daniel.
Thanks taking time to send in your nice comment, Daniel. After the holidays, I plan to share a painting of mine & the thought behind it once a week. I hope you come back a visit again. Best – Lori
Thanks for the RT on Twitter, Vesta!