F is for Family & Friends

I love my friends and family, and value the time I spend with them.  As an introvert, I don't have a lot of friends.  However, I fully trust the few I have, so I don't only enjoy the conversations and laughter we share, but the ability to talk and/or listen to each other during our times of hardship.  Family is most important to me, although I have to admit there are some that I'm most closed to than others.  However, we all love and care for each other, as well as respect each others personal points of view in all areas.  I consider my wife not only family, but my best friend.  We know each others intimate secrets and desires, and we support each other in every decision we make.  We also cherish our daughters, and will go without, to ensure that they are well taken care of.  Anyway, in honor of St. Valentine's Day, I decided to share some quotes and scripture about love.

Paintbrush Fashion Illustration and Calligraphy Journal Page
Watercolors, Uniball Pens, and Pastels
Art Journal Journey - Fifty Shades of Red
The opposite of Love is not hate, it's indifference. - Ellie Wiesel

Paintbrush Doodling and Marker Calligraphy Journal Page
Watercolors, Uniball Pens, Zig Calligraphy Marker, and Pastels
Try It On Tuesday - Let's Get Messy
Kristin & Eva's Paint Party Friday - Week 50 Year 6
Karen's Word Art Wednesday - Weeks #270-271
Ramona's Inspire Me Monday #268
If you judge people, you have no time to Love them. - Mother Theresa

Ed Emberley Faces Inspired Doodles and Hand Lettering
Sharpie Markers and Uniball Pen
Roger & Denise's ABC Wednesday - Letter F
Julia's What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 402
Alexandra's Sunday Sketches
All Differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret to everything. - Swami Vivekananda

Valentine's Day Card and Envelope
We R Memory Keepers 123 Punch Board & Frame Punch Board; EK Success heart punch; Martha Stewart Heart Punch; K&Company Embellishments; and Wax Seal
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Use Your Favorite Tool (123 Punch Board)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Cute
Mrs. Dash Letter To My Best Friend - Week 1
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. - Ephesians 5:25
She Loves Me
iPhone 6s Shot Edited on Instagram
Our Beautiful World: OBW 186~Love
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you: love her, and she will watch over you. - Proverbs 4:6

May you all cherish your friends, and especially your family, if you are blessed with one.  I also want to thank all my followers, as well as everyone that takes the time to leave a comment.  Blessings!

Comments

Leslie: said…
What a fabulous post about family and friends. I feel that I've lost some friends over the years but have made new ones since. Also, I come from a small family and the family seems to be getting smaller instead of larger, so I miss that part of life. Love your quotes - words of wisdom!

Leslie
abcw team
February 14, 2017 at 11:19 PM
froebelsternchen said…
Wonderful pages Arnoldo - uplifting quotes - great with the special E the third one! Lovely Valentine's mail to Lisa and a beautiful post at all!
Blessings!
Thank you for joining in at Art Journal Journey again, always a pleasure to have you with us!
oxo
Susi
February 15, 2017 at 1:33 AM
froebelsternchen said…
and forgot to mention : Thank you for joining Try It On Tuesday!
February 15, 2017 at 1:42 AM
Lula said…
What a perfect take on our theme Arnoldo! Love the saying too! Thanks bunches for joining us in the fun at TioT this time. Crafty hugs!
February 15, 2017 at 3:06 AM
Indrani said…
Good words! I cherish my family relations a lot.
Happy ABCW!
February 15, 2017 at 3:10 AM
BJ said…
Thanks for sharing all your quotes and artwork on LOVE. BJ#1
February 15, 2017 at 5:29 AM
Unknown said…
Nice little doodles on your desk this week, dx #24
February 15, 2017 at 5:41 AM
Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said…
Lovely tribute to your friends and family, Arnoldo! They're lucky to have someone so thoughtful and selfless as you. That quote about love/hate and indifference is very thought provoking! Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa #23
February 15, 2017 at 5:48 AM
Let's Art Journal said…
Beautiful artwork and quotes :-). Sending you blessings and wishing you a good week! J :-)
February 15, 2017 at 8:47 AM
carol l mckenna said…
Great post for F ~ family and friends so important ~ All wonderful art creations ~ my favorite is the 1st and 2nd one ~ gorgeous in their simplicity ~ thanks,

Wishing you a happy day ~ ^_^
February 15, 2017 at 9:09 AM
Lunch Lady Jan said…
What a heartfelt and beautiful post - it's so true as well, we'd do anything for our sons. I am so lucky with my husband, he is loving, tolerant (!) and so supportive of whatever mad things I get up to. One in a million. Your journal pages are lovely :-D
Hugs, LLJ 14 xxx
February 15, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Sharon Madson said…
Love your verses this week. They are very appropriate for Valentines week. Your projects are lovely too. Thanks for sharing. #44
February 15, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Anne said…
Thank you for your kind words on my blog! Sue is gone but not lost.I love all your artwork and quotes this week, very inspirational and thoughtful Joni Eareckson tada once wrote that the opposite of love is lust and we went on to explain using the scriptures. I have relatives living in Houston and Austin...I know, Texas is a BIG state!Happy WOYWW! Anne #7
February 15, 2017 at 10:11 AM
Lindart said…
Great quotes, I really like the card and envelope - I never think to decorate the envelope as well! I too, think family and friends are everything, and we love to get together whenever we can, especially in the summer. Thanks for sharing, Lindart #40
February 15, 2017 at 12:48 PM
MelodyK said…
the very little family I have, I love. My friends I love even more.

Have a nice ABC-Wednesday / _ Week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc=w=team)
http://melodymusic.nl/abc-wednesday-20-f/
February 15, 2017 at 1:28 PM
Sharon said…
Lovely post! I'm an introvert too and only have a few people I get together with. It is always fun and I enjoy spending time with them. Life is too short to have people in our lives who we don't love and enjoy.

Great art as always
Sharon K #38
February 15, 2017 at 3:06 PM
Linda Kunsman said…
As is your style Arnoldo, a post filled with beautiful art and quotes/sentiments/scriptures. Love your illustration and calligraphy page the best-what a wonderful loose flow of design! Thanks for joining in at AJJ!
February 15, 2017 at 4:53 PM
Teresa Kline said…
this is amazing, so many details! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

blog-paperie blooms
ig-2klines

sparkle & shine, kindness *~*
February 15, 2017 at 4:59 PM
Felix the Crafty Cat said…
I so enjoy reading your posts, always so meaningful. I agree with the words of Mother Theresa. If you are always looking for faults in people you forget to see the nice things. Thanks for the visit to mine and happy woyww, Angela x 17
February 15, 2017 at 5:17 PM
My name is Erika. said…
Great journal pages today. :) That Ellie Wiesel quote is fantastic, and I love your sketch with it. Hope all is well. Erika
February 15, 2017 at 8:07 PM
Roger Owen Green said…
Friends are very important, and friendships need maintenance!
ROG, ABCW
February 15, 2017 at 9:16 PM
C.J. Rains said…
I always enjoy your blog and find it very inspiring. My mother taught me to always do unto others as I would have them do unto me. I think it's called, The Golden Rule. I try to live by it as best I can. Blessings to you and your family.
February 15, 2017 at 10:46 PM
buterfliecrafter said…
fantastic quotes, spot on and great sketches, happy WOYWW, Vicky #22
February 15, 2017 at 11:49 PM
Win Dinn, Artist said…
Such wonderful quotes and images, Arnoldo. Thanks for your always-uplifting page!
February 16, 2017 at 10:12 AM
Andrea Ockey Parr said…
It is always such a treat to see your work! You not only create amazing art, but you create emotions as well. I felt a lot of inspiring things as I both looked at your pieces and read the quotes. This collection is also such a tribute to your versatility as an artist. I love how each piece was totally unique, yet they were tied together in theme. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talents with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
February 17, 2017 at 12:08 AM
BrownPaperBunny said…
Love seeing your pages and mail art this week, very cool. Happy PPF!
February 17, 2017 at 12:32 AM
Valerie-Jael said…
Beautiful art as always. Happy PPF, Valerie
February 17, 2017 at 12:44 AM
Sue (this n that) said…
Very well said, and I admire your sketching very much :D)
February 17, 2017 at 12:55 AM
Faye said…
Wonderful art, Arnoldo. Your work always has purpose beyond showing beautiful art. I like the first one best although each one is so meaningful.
February 17, 2017 at 8:21 AM
Christine said…
beautiful pages for the challenges Arnoldo, what a lovely theme this week so uplifting!
February 17, 2017 at 9:58 AM
peggy gatto said…
I am always amazed at the number of projects you accomplish. Also love the positive atmosphere at your blog!
February 17, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Giggles said…
Such a great reminder of what truly looks like! Wonderful art and post!!You have found the secret of marriage longevity!! Happy love day to you and your lovely wife!

Hugs Giggles
February 17, 2017 at 4:01 PM
Marjut said…
Fantastic page. Thank you for joining us at TioT.
February 18, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Rike said…
What a fabulous post about love on Valentine's Day! I like your doodling hearts with the strong lines and beautiful red color! And I like your other pictures and all your wonderful words as well!
Best wishes, Rike
February 18, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Karen Letchworth said…
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful art with us, Arnoldo. I'm so grateful for your participation. Have a blessed week, and please join us again soon.
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
February 18, 2017 at 11:08 PM
NatureFootstep said…
what is LOVE? I have no answer to that.
February 19, 2017 at 1:10 PM
Lisabella Russo said…
What beautiful quotes, thoughts, and art. This post is full of love!
February 19, 2017 at 2:16 PM
GalleryJuana said…
Powerful quote by Wiesel!

Love all the Love inspired works too.
have a great week.
February 19, 2017 at 3:51 PM
stefanie stark said…
Your fabulous post is exactly what I need for tomorrow. I will attend the funeral of my lovely aunt and will travel to the Northern part of Germany and I will meet so many relatives there I didn't see for so many years. I'm starting to get nervous now but your words will help! Thank you so much! And all the illustrations and quotes are wonderful to intensify the meaning.
February 19, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Serena Lewis said…
Wonderful post with great art, Arnoldo. Family is so important and my kids are my life.

I love that quote by Ellie Wiesel.

I hope you have a beautiful week with your family. :)
February 20, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
Sure is fabulous, family, friends, they are my everything!
February 21, 2017 at 1:20 AM
Jennifer Rose said…
its better to have a few close trusted friends rather than hundreds :)
February 23, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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