Oh, how blessed I am! I have just come back from my third trip to Fiji - visiting the same schools we taught art in the previous years. So wonderful to see those happy faces again and build on those special relationships with children and adults alike.
This year we taught art around the theme of "fruits of the spirit'' which included those gifts like love, peace, joy and patience, all of which the Fijian people display so abundantly. The time spent, learning from their culture was precious and I have come away with a deep sense of joy at having spent time with them. I am once again reminded to live in the moment, to enjoy each new day and to slow down.
The photos below will give you an idea of what we got up to. For more photos, you can go to my Flikr site. and to read about last years visit go here
Do you feel the love with this amazing word art.
in water color...
and pencil
We did some feather painting in water color. Such great artists!
and then painted 'with' feathers
Painting still lifes with coffee!
Making a card....for someone special
Button and bead necklaces
Introducing the concept of 'emotion' paintings
This one is representing excitement
...and sadness
Andrew helping out with some painting
And touching up the school toilets!
Rosie and Robyn with new found friends.
And of course I have to show off the beautiful surroundings!
Time to say our goodbye's
A quiet moment before the journey home.
love seeing the beautiful art creations and the colorful pictures! Thansk for sharing with us!
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This was a wonderful expression of love and joy via images. I had tears in my eyes when I finished it.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly blessed. ♥
Very colorful creations & great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for helping people to know more about the fruit of the spirits :) Thank you for the awesome photos.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn, you touched my heart!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!
(hugs)
Very beautiful Jocelyn. I am in awe of these photos but most of all how you touch the lives of so many children in Fiji. Thanks for sharing a piece of your world with us :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's beautiful. Like Marianne-I feel the tears welling up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to grow your soul! So touching!
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