Fireflies

Hi there. ^^
I've been browsing around, looking to study and interpret an art work that catches my 
eyes. It's a therapeutic thing I do which gives me an epiphany to follow to a personal 
dilemma. Kind of like how Sherlock Holmes would play the violin as his think tank, to 
figure out his most difficult mysteries. XD Well I'll begin with my interpretation now. ^^

Fireflies caught my attention. The first thing that I took noticed was the elf reclining alongside the deer and the doe.
Personally, I've always had a thing for female characters being barefooted or even semi, though I never understood why 
I found it visually appealing. But aside from the visual appeal, the earth tone colors, seems to speak to me visually. 
There seems to be this visual concept that portrays a sense of being within, or discovering your element. The elf girl, 
seems very relaxed, and seems to be right at home. Her outfit has this sense of class, elegance, and sensuality about her,
that sums up an expression of freedom. The thick tree roots may portray a sense of being rooted deeply, like a firm foundation 
that had been established deep within, and have grown out productively. There is a bit of darkness over the overall atmosphere, 
as though the elf and her companions were resting beneath the canopy of the thick trees. The fireflies, scattered about, gave me the 
visual impression of free roaming, to which at some point along the way, discovery of things will come to light and fruition. What I get 
from this image overall is a visual encouragement that reminded me to follow my heart. What caught my interest with the elf, is how 
easily she could blend with the environment and with the (are deer and doe the same meaning? I honestly forgot. Or maybe the doe means 
female deer?  ) ...I lost my train of thought just now...oh I remember now! XD What I was getting at, is that it seems she went someplace
secluded like a sanctuary of sorts, or a place where she can be herself. Any where else, she'd most likely may have had to walk on eggshells, but 
in the deep part of the forest, she's at the heart of her element. Overall, I really enjoy this art work. It helped me feel a sense of confirmation in 
what I need to accomplish more or less. I still have no idea what I'll find myself doing exactly, but it's enough to convince me, that what I aspire
to accomplish, the very thing that I'm most passionate for, is what I need to really pursue, despite oppositions and pressure from over bearing personalities from non-artist folks. 

Well that pretty much concludes my interpretation. Hope you enjoyed the read. ^^
Being an artist have been very challenging for me, since I'm surrounded by folks who
are conformed to "keeping up with the Joneses" or the system that is also known as 
the rat race, or the corporate world. Knowing what I learned now of why I have felt so 
discontent with settling for any occupation simply to survive, there's an increasing desire inside of 
me that wants to really thrive, and prosper. year after year, I often face that pressure of settling 
to take part in the "system". And year after year, it has made me felt trapped and enslaved, like running 
a treadmill that I just don't know how to jump off of it. I've learned that there are no actual road maps, other than 
the roads most traveled. So I have to figure out or even create a road that is less traveled. But the biggest question 
to this very day, is...How? And that's where I'm currently stuck with. In the mean time, I have to battle with allot 
of pressure to go in the direction that I never wanted to begin with. I don't seem to have much choice at the moment, 
but I'm still willing to fight to make a way possible somehow. Something has got to give. And this art work, kind of reminded 
me of the sentiment I feel right now. I too want to be within my own element. I love to write and draw, but there doesn't seem 
to be any financial prospect in what I hope to accomplish. At least not anytime soon. My project remains to be a work in progress. 
Too many situational obstacles have often obscure me from any opportunity to practice what I am most passionate for. So,
it causes a huge delay in any progress that I otherwise would have made. I should have been on a professional level by now, but
because of circumstances beyond my control, I am far from it. But I won't give up hope. I never have. I got too much of a fighter 
inside of me. I will add this pic to my faves. This image will help remind me as a goal that I hope to achieve. The pursuit of happiness. 
Nothing beats doing the very thing that makes you feel alive. Great conceptual art work once again.