There are hundreds of paths up the mountain
all leading in the same direction,
so it doesn’t matter which path you take.
The only one wasting time is one
who runs around and around the mountain,
telling everyone that his or her path is wrong.
– Hindu saying
Quote Splat is just for fun.
I have been doing so much art for “work” that I hadn’t created much art for pure fun lately. I decided to take just a little bit of time each week to take one of my very favorite quotes, and throw it down on the page. Not over think it. Not even have a plan until the paint hits the page.
So this is the first one… I love this one mostly because of the awesome quote, which never fails to make me smile, relax, and remember that my path is as good as any path.
I also love the colors — yellow and coral and pinks, so vibrant and joyful… and my favorite detail is that I created the “path” out of vintage sheet music. Because when you are following your own path, you follow the music of your own heartsong. I hope you liked this one too, I’ve got ten Quote Splats for you in total, one each week for another 9 Wednesdays.
In fact, I literally have ten for you, because I’d love to gift each Quote Splat to a reader for free! If you like this quote, or want to gift it to a friend or surprise a loved one who you think might enjoy it, just leave me a comment below (you can leave a comment even if you don’t want the art, of course! I love hearing from you!) or send a private email to heartsong@primary-plus and I’ll pop it in the mail to one randomly selected person!
Come back next Wednesday for Quote Splat #2, one I like even more than this one… a favorite quote from Buechner! In fact, I think they get better and better, and I can’t wait to see what you think! xoxo
I love this! It is so amazing to watch how you create and turn your ideas into beautiful, fun art!
This quote is a wondeful one; also, for myself, I feel it is the same about how I feel about God…it doesn’t matter what path one takes to Him, they all lead to Him, just in different ways; main way is LOVE in all of them, I believe…as for your beautiful art, you do such amazing work…this has so much depth in it..feels just like I can step onto it and follow it somewhere..you really know your art Doc:) very talented!
Thank you so much JUTA!!!!! Love to you! xoxo
Love it. Great quote. It’s always such an important lesson to remind oneself not to judge others and realize everyone is on their own right path. Love your interpretation.
beautiful! Quotes are one of my favorite things! This artwork is very inspiring.
Love it Laura. Was thinking of some of my favorite quotes and this one reminds me of your message to me and others.
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back– Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (some say not him)
Oh wow, Vicki, that is an *amazing* quote and I’ve never heard it in it’s entirety before… just the last two sentences. Thank you so much for that gem!!! xoxo
This is a beautiful quote and so true! I love your artwork that you put with it!!! I found your site “by accident” but then there are no “accidents” and I am so grateful!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Kris :^)