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Man in Hat

8/19/2017

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Another "Unforgettable Face" for my project. This photo was taken several years ago so I was worried that I might never find his owner. But I love this man's face. I know he is Ecuadorian from here in Banos de Agua Santa but he has a very classy French look to him, that I find enchanting and playful.

This is one of those memorable stories for me. And I want to share it with you all, it gave me joy and I think it will do the same for you. Art is meant to be shared.

I was painting this face the other day in the coffee shop. Then I noticed a shadow blocking my light so I looked over and there were some people watching what I was doing.
So I wrote on the page, "do you know this man" in Spanish and one child said yes. So I waved them into the cafe and asked if he really knew this man and he said yes and gave me his name.

Then this little 10 year old boy asked me what I was doing and I told him of my Unforgettable Faces Project and that I was taking pictures, painting them, and then giving them back to either the owner of the face or to their families. Out of the mouths of wise and loving children, he said to me," thank you for not forgetting the faces of my people," then he gave me a hug and a kiss, a smile and left.

Sometimes this project is such a gift. It leaves me speechless, humble and with tears in my eyes. It is hard to put words to it.

I have included in this post the layout rough drawing, just for interest.

The Background is collage: Gesso, Windor and Newton Acrylic matte medium, wrapping papers, pages of books and music, Dr Ph Martin hydrus paint, and windsor and newton watercolor markers. Canson multimedia paper A3
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August 11th, 2017

8/11/2017

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Hi all: Life is still ticking along here in Ecuador. Here is the l latest "Unforgettable Face" of my project.

I love the fact that the local people here are stubborn to let go of their customs and clothing (their uniqueness) , that the world is trying to influence. I love that they are proud of who they are, where they come from, where they are going and being confident in all that. I love sharing my excitement of this project with all of you. I hope that it creates a bridge for compassion of other people on this planet, not just Ecuador but other places and cultures too.

I was asked about my "Unforgettable Faces" project by a "person", " if my project was actually me taking a jab or making fun at either "older people" or "local people" or "indigenous people". I have to say it took me back some steps. I was quiet for a long time, as I knew this was a statement I needed to make forever about this project. So here goes.

I really love people of all ages, and I have found living here in Ecuador has given me a closer contact and respect for people regardless of all else. You see, for me it is all about the people, the soul, the individual. It is about their story, it is about a face or voice not being lost. It is about honouring a memory: person, place and time. I find people, especially older people, wearing their life on their face. Your face, your eyes, your wonderful wrinkles share so much. What are you telling the world when you remove all of that? Especially here, in Ecuador the people wear their lives for the most part with integrity and a sense of reality. I love them, especially in this time where marks of life are told to you by propaganda to "best erase, to hide the character of you, you opinions, your you-ness".

I have to say that during this time, I have taken it to reflect and let go of the hurt, of those comments. It clearly shows a lack of understanding of what I am trying to do. I was very worried that since that comment was made, and made to my face not electronically, that others would feel the same. But I have let go of taking the responsibility of my message as being understood or not. Those who get that message will get it and enjoy it. Those who don't won't, they are a part of life also. I prefer to embrace life and all its little quirks and lumps and bumps, rather that erase everything so it becomes boring and all the same.

So if you have missed me that is what I have been doing.... just letting you know.

Windsor and Newton watercolor markers, Black foundtain pen (rotring art pen) White Iniball Gel pen, Dr. Ph Martin hydrus paint, homemade gesso, Canson Multimedia paper A3
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    Robin Moulyn is an artist who mainly uses acrylic paint to share her thoughts of life, the universe and everything, mostly art though.

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