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Reflections of Hollie
12 years ago
Greetings One & All
Not long ago, I was having a very bad day. I can no longer tell why it was bad or what triggered it. But I was not my normal, cheerful self.
And during this down time, I came across the idea of “The Reflections Of Hollie”. The idea, Hollie looking into a mirror and different emotions facing back with the cheerful Hollie in the background, small, faint, trying to get the attention of Hollie. The original thought was no color at all. Just black, white & grays. The idea was that color held happiness, positive emotions & I really wanted to show the negative side.
I asked for suggestions of artist that could do an emotional piece for me. I contacted several with the idea & was surprised that so many wanted to accept the “challenge”. I am so impressed at how each artist took the idea & interrupted it. At this time, I only have a few interpretations of it, I do have a few more commissioned.
Each emotion is very real. And when I look in a mirror, I often see one looking back. And when I say that, I mean one of the more “negative” emotions. So I battle daily with dealing with them. This is one reason I rarely spend time looking into a mirror. I don’t like what I see, so why look at it? But, if I’m not looking at the reflection, the happy Hollie is free to be in the front. I’m sure that made no sense. But I think it’s like the “ostrich burying his head” mentality. If I don’t see it, it’s not real!
But even that’s not always true. We all have bad days. And unless the feeling is SO strong I’m about to burst, I try to hide my bad feelings. I don’t want people to think all I do is whine, complain or have that “Oh woe is me” attitude. I try hard to be a positive light in a dark world. Everyone needs a safe place. A place where someone is willing to listen, offer a hug or just be there. And I try to provide that. Sometimes, I need a safe place. A hug, an arm around me to tell me that my feelings matter & it’s ok to feel whatever it is. A lifeline. Sometimes I throw out a lifeline, hoping…..praying someone will grab it & reel me back in. You might be wondering about this lifeline, it’s subtle & until very recently, no one had knowledge that that’s what it was/is. To my friends that I often text with (you know who you are), it’s very simple. “Hi” As you know, when we talk back & forth, very seldom do I begin contact with just “Hi”. That is my lifeline. That is code for “Something is bothering me & I really need a friend to help me”. If you have gotten that message in the past & not responded, don’t feel bad. If you get one in the future & don’t respond, don’t feel bad. I know that everyone has a life & gets busy. And I know that people care & love me & are not just being mean & cruel when they are unable to reply. So don’t ever feel bad! As the “lifeline” dawned on me, when I realized what it was & that I had been doing it, I was explaining it to a friend (someone who I have thrown my lifeline to). They wanted to know that if I was having these feelings, why I didn’t just call? Good question. I hate being a bother. I hate feeling like I’m disrupting your day. I hate feeling so needy or clingy. BUT, if I just send a text, there is less feelings of rejection, less hurt feelings if you don’t have time. Again, I’m not good at explaining this concept. But this is how I feel. I want you to know that I am usually very happy & upbeat. I truly love to laugh & help others. And I am ALWAYS honored when someone confides in me. The trust you extend is very precious to me & I will never do anything to dishonor that gift. I know I have mentioned in the past that I didn’t have many friends growing up & had a very traumatic childhood. People that know details often ask how I can have a positive outlook, be trusting or even forgive. Why am I not bitter or vengeful? The answer: I don’t know. But everything (good & bad) has molded me into who I am today. I came to a realization recently: My childhood goal has been achieved!! A secret goal that, if ever spoken, would never be a reality. A goal, that YOU have made possible. Thank you! What is it? To have friends. Not just fair-weather friends. Not just friends that only like me because I can do something for them. Honest friends. Friends that like me. Friends that love me. Friends that have been there when my life was falling apart (the deaths of my parents, trying to help my brother & his death). And friends that will be there. Because of you, I can hold my head high & say to the world, “I am a success”!! I realize that my thoughts have been jumping from here to there & back again but I need to try to explain what’s going on inside. I always try to be the friend I would want to have. And I want my friends to be honest about their feelings. To try to explain in as much detail as possible. I want to feel what you are feeling. It helps me. And then, I can help you.
Now that I have said all this, it's time to go back to the "Reflections of Hollie". I will begin posting them & linking the art to this journal. And each piece of art will be link back to here. I will tell about each picture there & here.
Emotions are reflections
of what we feel inside.
Some we like to show the world,
some we want to hide.
But put them all together,
and let not a single dominate,
Then they become who you are,
and you will be just great.
Don't fear the sadness, let it out,
but also let it end,
And let the laughter follow it up,
with the help of many a friend.
- written by cartoonman
To each artist, I thank you very much! Thank you for taking me idea & putting into something others can see. I have no talent when it comes to drawing & I appreciate the use of yours!
First piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10710103/ - Done for me by
Kittybird during her livestream.
Second piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10717201/ - Done for me by
Zaezar during his livestream. His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10723942/
Third piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10726999/ - Done for me by
cartoonman because he wanted to. His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10800668/
Fourth piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10737884/ - Done for me by
Koichi18 because he wanted to. His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10674069/
Fifth piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11092097/ - Done for me by
MistingWolf. Her submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11003633/
Sixth piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11092212/ - Done for me by
o-kemono His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11041399/
At this time, the "Reflections of Hollie" series is complete!!
Thank you to all the artist for their time & talents!!!! I hope everyone has enjoyed looking into the inner Hollie.
And during this down time, I came across the idea of “The Reflections Of Hollie”. The idea, Hollie looking into a mirror and different emotions facing back with the cheerful Hollie in the background, small, faint, trying to get the attention of Hollie. The original thought was no color at all. Just black, white & grays. The idea was that color held happiness, positive emotions & I really wanted to show the negative side.
I asked for suggestions of artist that could do an emotional piece for me. I contacted several with the idea & was surprised that so many wanted to accept the “challenge”. I am so impressed at how each artist took the idea & interrupted it. At this time, I only have a few interpretations of it, I do have a few more commissioned.
Each emotion is very real. And when I look in a mirror, I often see one looking back. And when I say that, I mean one of the more “negative” emotions. So I battle daily with dealing with them. This is one reason I rarely spend time looking into a mirror. I don’t like what I see, so why look at it? But, if I’m not looking at the reflection, the happy Hollie is free to be in the front. I’m sure that made no sense. But I think it’s like the “ostrich burying his head” mentality. If I don’t see it, it’s not real!
But even that’s not always true. We all have bad days. And unless the feeling is SO strong I’m about to burst, I try to hide my bad feelings. I don’t want people to think all I do is whine, complain or have that “Oh woe is me” attitude. I try hard to be a positive light in a dark world. Everyone needs a safe place. A place where someone is willing to listen, offer a hug or just be there. And I try to provide that. Sometimes, I need a safe place. A hug, an arm around me to tell me that my feelings matter & it’s ok to feel whatever it is. A lifeline. Sometimes I throw out a lifeline, hoping…..praying someone will grab it & reel me back in. You might be wondering about this lifeline, it’s subtle & until very recently, no one had knowledge that that’s what it was/is. To my friends that I often text with (you know who you are), it’s very simple. “Hi” As you know, when we talk back & forth, very seldom do I begin contact with just “Hi”. That is my lifeline. That is code for “Something is bothering me & I really need a friend to help me”. If you have gotten that message in the past & not responded, don’t feel bad. If you get one in the future & don’t respond, don’t feel bad. I know that everyone has a life & gets busy. And I know that people care & love me & are not just being mean & cruel when they are unable to reply. So don’t ever feel bad! As the “lifeline” dawned on me, when I realized what it was & that I had been doing it, I was explaining it to a friend (someone who I have thrown my lifeline to). They wanted to know that if I was having these feelings, why I didn’t just call? Good question. I hate being a bother. I hate feeling like I’m disrupting your day. I hate feeling so needy or clingy. BUT, if I just send a text, there is less feelings of rejection, less hurt feelings if you don’t have time. Again, I’m not good at explaining this concept. But this is how I feel. I want you to know that I am usually very happy & upbeat. I truly love to laugh & help others. And I am ALWAYS honored when someone confides in me. The trust you extend is very precious to me & I will never do anything to dishonor that gift. I know I have mentioned in the past that I didn’t have many friends growing up & had a very traumatic childhood. People that know details often ask how I can have a positive outlook, be trusting or even forgive. Why am I not bitter or vengeful? The answer: I don’t know. But everything (good & bad) has molded me into who I am today. I came to a realization recently: My childhood goal has been achieved!! A secret goal that, if ever spoken, would never be a reality. A goal, that YOU have made possible. Thank you! What is it? To have friends. Not just fair-weather friends. Not just friends that only like me because I can do something for them. Honest friends. Friends that like me. Friends that love me. Friends that have been there when my life was falling apart (the deaths of my parents, trying to help my brother & his death). And friends that will be there. Because of you, I can hold my head high & say to the world, “I am a success”!! I realize that my thoughts have been jumping from here to there & back again but I need to try to explain what’s going on inside. I always try to be the friend I would want to have. And I want my friends to be honest about their feelings. To try to explain in as much detail as possible. I want to feel what you are feeling. It helps me. And then, I can help you.
Now that I have said all this, it's time to go back to the "Reflections of Hollie". I will begin posting them & linking the art to this journal. And each piece of art will be link back to here. I will tell about each picture there & here.
Emotions are reflections
of what we feel inside.
Some we like to show the world,
some we want to hide.
But put them all together,
and let not a single dominate,
Then they become who you are,
and you will be just great.
Don't fear the sadness, let it out,
but also let it end,
And let the laughter follow it up,
with the help of many a friend.
- written by cartoonman
To each artist, I thank you very much! Thank you for taking me idea & putting into something others can see. I have no talent when it comes to drawing & I appreciate the use of yours!
First piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10710103/ - Done for me by
Kittybird during her livestream. Second piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10717201/ - Done for me by
Zaezar during his livestream. His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10723942/Third piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10726999/ - Done for me by
cartoonman because he wanted to. His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10800668/Fourth piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10737884/ - Done for me by
Koichi18 because he wanted to. His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10674069/Fifth piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11092097/ - Done for me by
MistingWolf. Her submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11003633/Sixth piece: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11092212/ - Done for me by
o-kemono His submission can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11041399/At this time, the "Reflections of Hollie" series is complete!!
Thank you to all the artist for their time & talents!!!! I hope everyone has enjoyed looking into the inner Hollie.
I can't wait to see all the art for this!
Thank you for your talents!!
You make me laugh... you make some wonderfully delicious cookies... and you too were one of many here who helped me in a really scary rough patch last year at this time.
Thank you.. HUGS!!
I love bringing laughter & smiles to my friends! I'm glad I was able to offer those things (and cookies too) when you needed them the most!! *hug*