Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

Survival

16″ x 20″ Mixed media on canvas

Sometimes you have to reinvent yourself in order to survive.

This was one of the paintings I started a few weeks ago but got stuck on, I couldn’t finish it. I really liked parts of it, there’s some personal symbolic stuff going on, so I knew I needed to complete it.

The cut up newsprint flower idea came to me in a dream. It took me a few days to obtain a newspaper, (who reads the paper anymore?) and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was done!

I think the painting symbolizes strength through perseverance despite the obstacles that might be in the way. It reminds me of a flower that grows up and breaks through concrete. We must stay focused on our goals, even if our only goal is to survive.

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22 responses to “Survival”

  1. sharonboucher Avatar
    sharonboucher

    Wonderful! Love all of it!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you!

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  2. Tilly Collins Avatar
    Tilly Collins

    I love the colours and I love the meaning of this artwork. Great advice to stay focused on goals. Just the pep talk my morning needed xD Have a great weekend.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Glad I could help you get motivated Tilly, thank you!

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  3. Robin King Avatar
    Robin King

    Wooohooo!!! This is SO GOOD!! Love the composition, the energy, those gorgeous colors – and the message. ::applause::

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Your kind words and encouragement bring a smile to my face! Thank you, Robin!!

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  4. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
    The Eclectic Contrarian

    Seriously awesome!

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      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, John!

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      1. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        You’re very welcome Tiffany!

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  5. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Excellent.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you, Tim! Hope you have a nice drive back today!

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      1. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        We made it to Gila Bend, AZ.

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  6. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    Marvelous mixed media artwork!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, Phil, I really appreciate your kind comments!

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      1. Phil Avatar
        Phil

        My pleasure, Tiffany!

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  7. The Alchemist Avatar
    The Alchemist

    Really like the newspaper flower, I can see why it came to you in a dream as it seems to complete the painting perfectly.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you, Jay! We must listen to our dreams!

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  8. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    “ It reminds me of a flower that grows up and breaks through concrete….”

    First thing that struck me was the newspaper flower cut-out! Brilliant! Love the intense colors around it, as if the flower’s already leant it’s essence to the world around it, coloring it with richness, taking & leaving the imprint of the world on itself to take back into the ground, re-nourish, and replenish again next time! Flowers do that, even in old hardened lava (as per pictures I’ve seen, lol) – they keep coming back 😊

    “We must stay focused on our goals, even if our only goal is to survive.” – if survival’s at stake, it is the only goal. Even if the only thing surviving is our integrity and sense of self ❤️

    Love your perseverance & creativity, Tiffany!

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      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much for your insightful and kind comment, Adan! I’m so glad that someone else sees and understands my perspective!

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      1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
        Felipe Adan Lerma

        A wonderfully creative positive perspective ❤️

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  9. mistermaxxx08 Avatar
    mistermaxxx08

    I admire and respect the soul that you represent and you are deep, peace

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      That means so much to me, thank you, Mr. Max!

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