Shoe Shrine is a photograph by Sandi Mikuse which was uploaded on July 9th, 2013.
Shoe Shrine
Hello friends...Well it has been a long couple of months. I had put down my camera in order to support my husband as he faced a recurrence of his... more
by Sandi Mikuse
Title
Shoe Shrine
Artist
Sandi Mikuse
Medium
Photograph
Description
Hello friends...Well it has been a long couple of months. I had put down my camera in order to support my husband as he faced a recurrence of his cancer and had to undergo major surgery. Two weeks ago he had his surgery and he came through it remarkably well. He is now at home recuperating. Throughout this time, I have turned to this image as my therapy. I needed fun and colour in my life! This is a beautiful big old Ponderosa Pine tree that we passed on a country road one day not too long ago. I thought, yep, only human beings would do this! I had to take a picture. When I uploaded it onto my computer I felt that it was very dull and uninteresting as all the shoes had gone gray and dirty. It was then that I realized this could be my therapy picture. I vowed I would paint each and every shoe and bring it to life! The work on this image ran parallel to my inner journey of perseverance, patience and a search for the colour and life in an otherwise bleak and worrisome time. As a result, it is an image with alot of significance for me. I also learned alot about the use of colour and painting in photoshop. While I could re-do it now with more skill, I want to leave it this way as it is a testament to this time in my life and it is what it is! Hope it brightens your day and makes you smile. I also want to thank all of you, my Fine Art friends, who have written me so many special and encouraging emails and notes. I feel so blessed to be part of the FAA family and to have met so many wonderful, kind and caring people. Bless you all. (PS can you find the hot pink pump?) The fine art logo will not appear on image.
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July 9th, 2013
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Comments (97)
Marsha Heiken
Sandi,You looked so familiar,then I saw this picture and remembered you. I have dementia started and many diseases. LOVE the tree and it brought me joy. Found the hot pink pump right away and laughed. Bless you,Marsha FV
Dagmar Helbig
Sandi, you are the best therapist I ever Met. This amazing work and the story behind will give hope and power to many. Also put things in life in the right relation ans let believe in wonderful miracles.
Yuri Lev
Although this is a picture of an existing conceptual piece, I nonetheless appreciate the color contrast against the forest green. The framing gives it another kind of context.
Marlene Burns
Oh, Sandi! I love everything about this image....the color, the story and thinking about how it all came to be. I will keep this as a fave for my therapy as well! Happy New Year, my friend!
Michele Penner
Love the picture and your story. Absolutely love how you've painted all of the shoes = brilliant!
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Dear Sandi, this is so amazing and with so much therapeutic power, a healing balm for the inner self...first time viewing, and reading,my lovely,lovely friend......You have an inner glow ! Wishing You and your husband a beautiful Sunday .......
Karen Adams
I just love the story with this picture! I find art is the best therapy to deal with difficult situations in life! Expressing pain, loss, joy, love, faith...all comes out from the soul and into the image! I love that you have brought a dull scene to life with beautiful color!..I think that is what we hope for in life, that after we have crossed through a scene there is a bit more color...a bit more joy!.......vf
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah Karen, thank you for your most insightful, wonderful comment my friend! Thank you!
Maria Hunt
A happy burden the tree will bare. Lovely. F/L Thank you, Sandi for your lovely comments on my work. You make my heart smile.
Elizabeth Winter
This did brighten my day! What a wonderful story, and a project that turned out amazing! v
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah I am so glad it brightened your day, Elizabeth! Thank you for your wonderful comment!
Andrew Penman
Sandi. Wonderful piece with true life as its inspiration, you don't get any better than that. L/F
Mary Lou Chmura
Sandi, This image caught my eye, then I read the story behind this wonderful image. Amazing therapy and wonderful composition. Such inspiration! I hope all is well.
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hi Mary Lou....thank you for such kind words my friend! And yes, all is well at this time...thank you so much for asking.
Fiona Kennard
Oh, Sandi....I love this! You have made this artwork your own! I also loved reading your heartfelt description. I hope all is well with your husband. I am so glad he has you beside him on this journey. Keep moving forward my friend. xx
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah your kind words bring tears to my eyes, Fiona....thank you. Yes, my husband is doing well at this time and I feel so blessed to be able to help him on this journey.
Hartmut Jager
I hope your husband is well, and has had a full and speedy recovery. Indeed in our often difficult days, months and sometimes even years, we do need some colors to cheer us up. You achieved that perfectly with your lovely, almost magical photo. :-)
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hartmut! Thank you so much for stopping by...and for your beautiful words my friend!
Sandi Mikuse
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH TO THE BUYER FROM STOCKTON, AL. WHO PURCHASED A CARD WITH THIS IMAGE ON IT! I HOPE IT BRINGS YOU OR A FRIEND GREAT JOY! Sandi :)))
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Hey Sandi, it was nice to hear from you! This image caught my attention--it's so colorful and delightful! What a beautiful story behind it and how very creative. Wishing you and yours the best! f/v
Wanda Brandon
Amazing endeavor. What a touching story. The excitement of the colors brings a great big smile to mine and I bet loads of other people have had a similar response. Wow. f/v/fb
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Wanda! Hello! Thank you so much for dropping by...and for your kind, sweet comment!
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