Structuring life

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I was too late to post for Sideview’s Weekend Theme last week, which was ‘Late’, so I’ve made sure that I would be ready to post for this week’s theme, which is ‘Structure’… but rather than using words for the post, I messed around with a few splashes of colour.

Each frame adds a little more structure to the overall image, yet still it remains unfinished; just like days of our lives. Each day builds us, makes us stronger, makes us different, and structures our future. Only we can choose how our finished image will look. Only we can make it. We might as well make it good then, don’t you agree?

For more takes on Sideview’s theme, follow the links on her blog!

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35 responses to “Structuring life”

  1. prenin avatar
    prenin

    Ooh Yeah! 🙂

    We are all a work in progress – but the day we are finally finished will we be able to look back and say: Good Job? 🙂

    God Bless my friend!!! 🙂

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      I’d like to think so, Prenin.
      We do our best to get there, so why not? 🙂

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  2. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar
    Let’s CUT the Crap!

    Try? Yes, of course…
    Nice to see you’re up and running, Tom.
    A good plan for your challenge. I like this idea of a work in progress. Yes, I suppose that’s exactly what we are.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Ah, thanks for reminding me, Tess. I can remove the extra wording now that things seem to be working on all cylinders again!
      We’re never finished, Tess… and we can always improve!

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  3. SidevieW avatar
    SidevieW

    what an interestingway to look at structure

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      I like to look at things from different angles, Sideview… this one came to me when I painted the face green and decided that I didn’t want to use that for the basis of the picture!
      It’s funny how inspiration strikes at times!

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  4. Adamsart avatar
    Adamsart

    I like the drawings you made for this one, Tom.
    We’re all works in progress. Sometime we go forward, sometime back. But we’re all were we’re suppose to be till we get to the finish.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Deb… and yes, we are.

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  5. kateshrewsday avatar
    kateshrewsday

    Really clever take on theme, Tom, and I love the way you have built up the layers! We are complex composites, aren’t we?

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Kate, and I agree! There’s more to us than meets the eye!

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  6. nrhatch avatar
    nrhatch

    Interesting take on the theme, Tom. We are like onions, aren’t we . . . building up our character and structure layer by layer.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Nancy. Yes, we all have many layers.

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  7. MoreThanACat avatar
    MoreThanACat

    This is amazing. I wish I had that kind of talent to paint. I can’t, so I admire the painting of others. Thanks! 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you, M!
      Regarding painting, we each of us have a creative side, so just have a go!

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  8. Hudson Howl avatar
    Hudson Howl

    ump-teen ways to build on structure, adding suggests a journey of discovery. Who knew structure could be chalked full of possibilities. Enjoyed the image, a creative take, merci.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Glad you liked it, Hudson!
      I always try to take a different look at things…

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  9. lameadventures avatar
    lameadventures

    This is an inspired take on structure in both text and image, Tom.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, LA!

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  10. shreejacob avatar
    shreejacob

    That was one wonderful and awesome blog post! And I totally agree..yes, yes and yes!
    Each day we build who we are, each choice forms the material for the world we create, within and without. And just as that painting can be formed into something else with different colours and techniques, so too can we forge a path that will bring us closer to our true self…even if we have made some mistakes before. Mistakes are just a way to let us know what works and what doesn’t 😀

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Indeed they are, Shree. I’m always finding things that don’t work! 😉
      Glad you liked the post!

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  11. The Laughing Housewife avatar
    The Laughing Housewife

    You’re so good!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks for saying so, Tilly!

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  12. Jo Bryant avatar
    Jo Bryant

    I love it Tom…both what you say and the image coming together …wow

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Jo… the two seem to overlap nicely for this post!

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      1. Jo Bryant avatar
        Jo Bryant

        They sure did.
        🙂

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  13. Sue Dreamwalker avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    I totally agree Tom, we each have the power to put the finishing touches to our image and lives… and what we put within our layers gives us depth and allows others to see our various qualities… Loved your post and image….
    I hope your own life is woven ever stronger as you add your pieces one by one to the picture… xox
    Sue

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Sue. Yes we can become stronger by adding what works and changing what doesn’t!

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  14. elenacaravela avatar
    elenacaravela

    Love the progression, great!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks Elena!

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  15. Gray Dawster avatar
    Gray Dawster

    This is an interesting idea, and visually
    pleasing also 🙂 I will check out your friend’s
    Space later Tom, I might even add a few
    comments too 🙂 Have fun today 🙂

    Andro

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Andro. This idea seemed to grow with itself!

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      1. Gray Dawster avatar
        Gray Dawster

        I like your style Tom, you always manage to create something rather unique and I like this a lot 🙂 🙂

        Andro

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          Thanks once again, Andro. I like to come up with something different!

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  16. elspethc avatar
    elspethc

    I do like this, especially the early ones.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks for saying so, Elspeth. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply!

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