"Pink tulips with dynamism"

There is nothing original in these tulips, however I introduced some changes , creating a mixture of colours on their petals. It makes them more dynamic. There is one funny thing about them. As usual, they are exhibited on flickr and one girl asked me what the medium was. I was not aware what she meant 'cause I thought that a medium concerns a size. In the end, I stayed silent and provided no information. This is how I impove my language skills - by trial and error.

Now about language and learning it. I must say that I constantly improve my language skills and I do it best in the situational context i.e: I memorize words better when I find myself in a given situation with a foreigner or I'm forced to use a language actively. A year ago, I forced myself to memorize 4 English words each day. I devoted much time to it, improving English a lot. However, my knowledge simply vanished when I didn't revise the vocabulary constantly each day. What is the conclusion? Well, it's good to use a language actively especially in speaking. I'm not a good foreign language speaker, but I remember my mistakes and learn from them. I remember while being in Italy, I was standing downstairs and wanted to ask an old lady to open the door for me. Instead of saying: "Signora Barbara", I said: "Signorina Barbara" and heared a big laughter. In that way I learned the difference. Now I'm learning Italian. I don't devote as much time to it as to English. However, to me it's a pleasure not a toil. I relish every word.

Pawlikowska speaks several languages, among others: Portugese, Spanish and a special type of Spanish spoken in the South America. Allegedly, it's the most beautiful and musical language. I've never known that.

Language is a broad topic. Mind you that thre are 2 types of language: formal and informal. The point is that an official language (formal) differs a lot from an informal one. Normally, in books a formal language is preferred with grammatical rules obeyed. In informal English some grammatical rules are broken, some words are omitted to convey a message faster. I know that because (now be prepared for a surprise) I'm an English teacher. Wow, finally I convinced it.

Now a new piece of wisdom by P. Coelho: "In life we commit many mistakes. It's important not to make the one ,which could destroy us."

Have a nice day, Ela.

"Pink tulips in the rock garden"

These tulips are quite nice. They grow in the rock garden. I found their photo in a book on tulips. I like their colour and shape. I suppose you don't even realize how beatiful tulips can be. I think that every branch of science or an idea can be fascinating when you delve deeper to the core of it. I like flowers a lot that's why I purchase books on them and look through their photos. I develop myself in a way. Apart from flowers I'm interested in a human body. It is so beautiful and exciting. I'm not talking about erotic pictures of course. I study the curves and shapes of the body. Maybe I'll be ready to publish it in a period of time.

Time flies - so they say. In fact, it is a very relative thing. According to Pawlikowska, it is never too late to start doing something you've never done before. It's never too late for a change. It's not about a hobby but about changing yourself. It's the hardest thing. Recently, I've read an extract from a psychological book about applying for somebody's appraisal and acceptance and so on and so forth. It says that you should question your thoughts. Are they really true? What would you feel if you changed your way of thinkng. It's interesting stuff i.e. when you think: I long for his or her acceptance, you should think: I care about my acceptance only. Some of your thoughts should be turned the other way round 'cause everything depends actually on your way of thinking. It makes you happy as well as sad.

Today, a new piece of thought by P. Coelho: "When you long for something, all the universe helps you fulfill your dreams."

Have a nice day, Ela.

"A bunch of tulips in the black backround"

This drawing depicts a bunch of tulips in the black and blue background. It was done according to a long postcard, quite expensive. What would I say about this picture? Actually, it's sort of unfinished, but what I'm fond of is the colours which are luminous to me. I like tulips a lot but here they are not as splendid as they should be. Maybe I'm too ambitious. What do you think?

What does Pawlikowska say about being ambitious? Well, the warrior is never too ambitious. He knows his abilities and skills. His goals are always feasable. He never sets "exaggerated aims". What Pawlikowska emphasizes is that you should set feasable goals and try to reach it step by step. Each day is closer to reaching that goal. Even if you fail to do something perfectly, say to yourself that you've done something as best as you could. There is no point in finding faults with yourself. Nobody is perfect. Being perfect is harmful 'cause you over estimate your skills.

I must say that I'm a perfectionist in a way.There are so many things I would like to do perfectly. Drawing is one of them. What I like in Pawlikowska is that she enjoys being herself. She also draws small pictures and inserts them in her books. They are sweet ones. If you want to look at them, check her site www.oliwkowo.pl. I must learn constantly one thing that there is no use in comparing oneself to others.

Today a new piece of thought by P. Coelho:" For the warrior of light more important from a goal itself is reaching it. Life leads him from one unknown to the other. Each moment is a miraculous secret. The warrior doesn't know where he comes from nor where he aims at."

P.S. I stopped drawing. Today, I will give myself another chance.

Have nice day, Ela.

" A red tulip in bloom"

Some time ago I bought a postcard depicting some tulips in the black backgroud. I chose one of them and tried to present it. Actually, tulips are my favourite flowers. I adore them. Sometimes, I think of van Gogh and his sunflowers though I cannot compare to him. I love tulips as much as he loved his yellow flowers.

Now about love. What is love? Everyone has got a different answer. One thing is certain that we have love inside us. When you love yourself then that love is luminous, radiant and has an impact on other people. According to Pawlikowska when you love yourself you want to change something in you not because you are a failure but you embark on changing yourself out of love to live a better life. How hard is to love oneself. I know that from experience. You always can find something you don't like in yourself. The point is that you find drawbacks in you 'cause you comare yourself to others. According to Pawlikowska such comparisons are harmful , because they generate jealousy. More than that, every human being consists of many particular elements and you see only one of them: beauty, talent. Everyone has to go through his life, everyone is different. Everyone has to fulfill his destiny. A curious thing about life is that it's unforseeable. Nobody knows what will happen in the near future. We don't have any control over it. However, you can impact only yourself. Working on yourself is much harder than you think.

Today a new piece of tought by P. Coelho ( a wise one ): "Two most difficult trials on the way of spiritual development is waiting patiently for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed by what will happen to us."

P. S. I started drawing butterflies. What a joy!

Have a nice day, Ela.

A bunch of parrot tulips

Parrot tulips are my favourite as you probably know. In the vase they are in different position. Some of them are straight some lean over the ground.

Silver parrot

Again my favourite parrot tulips. This one is called "silver parrot". I like the colour and shape. The lines are a bit blurred.

Yellow tulips

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These tulips are grown mostly in rock gardens. The flowers look like small stars scattered on the ground.

Prof. Roentgen

This tulip has got the significant name Prof. Roentgen. It's my favourite tulip variety 'cause it's a parrot one. It's magnificent and garnished with dew drops. The orange-red petals are carved. Extraordinary.

West Point

Today I want to add new tulips to my collection. They are lilly-shaped and named West Point. I associate them with stars because they have similar shapes. In the background you can see a melange. In my opinion van Gogh enjoyed painting such a mixture of colours.

Ballade

This tulip variety is named Ballade like a beautiful song. The calyxes are great and purple. When the sun shines they open up.When I saw the photo of Ballade I was surprised at the thought that they are tulips. It's just because they don't resemble them at all. Funny, isn't it?

Bright parrot

Once again tulips, my favourite parrot ones of course. This type has got very large flowers. They are so heavy that they lean to the ground. The tulips are very decorative especially their calyxes.

Stresa

van Gogh adored sunflowers and I love tulips. (though I cannot compare myself to this great artist). This time I want to display tulips behind the fence. They are called Stresa and are red and yellow. I think that looking at them makes me feel more cheerful.

Green Wave

I intended to wait some time in order to introduce my new drawings but time flies. I made up my mind and I'm gonna do it now. The subject is tulips. I admire them so much. Lately I have purchased a book about tulips with beautiful photos in it. The photos were the basis of my inspiration. I particularly like parrot tulips. They have extraordinary petals and are as colourful as real parrots. One of them is presented above. Its name is Green Wave.