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Monday, November 17, 2008

Bella ...Di Notte..." Twilight "



Edward may have whispered this poem to Bella as he watched her sleep....

My daughter Emma who just turned sixteen is the artist responsible for the digital design that accompanies my "Twilight" inspired poem. She incorporated a picture of Bella and Edward embracing behind a divide of rain enhanced by the Four o’ clock flower {Bella Di Notte} of Midsummer bloom, with their sweet fragrance, and timely awakening at Twilight. I really like what she did and fits well with my poem.

Copyright ©2008 Annabelle {Anna Laura Belanger}

I thought it might just be the right time to repost an older post I wrote in admiration for "Twilight" the vampire love story of Edward and Bella.
This is the week .....are you going?

I confess, I will never grow old in mind, for it holds dear all of the cherished memories I have always loved and enjoyed in my life. Vampire stories have been always a big part of me; actually I have always been obsessed by them, as a result they are reflected in my art. I love dark subdued colors. I adore the rain and lushness of the grass and trees and how fragrant and striking flowers can be, especially behind a lense. One of my favorite colors is black; I could never throw it away. It holds a secret place in my heart.

From the very beginning, Bella Legosi and Vincent Price were favorites, the Hammer films starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. All of the props, gorgeous costumes and enchanting mysterious castles and manors in settings that I could never have possibly imagined just took me in and I was captivated for the duration of the film, once ended, my mind filled with ideas. And again, in most cases they would take place in England.

So, why I have entered into this sphere is because of “Twilight”, the Stephenie Meyer’s novels so many are gibbering about and with good reason, but I wouldn’t go into it,for there is a wealth of information from so many sources out there built by adoring fans.I,myself have found it engaging to the point that it has given me inspiration to write as well as creating my art. I can’t believe all of the tremendous creativity that is out there particularly from a very young group who have,like me been inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s novel. The writing, art, unveiling of directorial talent and acting from around the world is amazing. Meyer has, from what I have seen; consummated a gathering of promising talent and that is a very good thing to come out from a book.

My daughter, who is fifteen, is one of the promising talents I speak of and she is the artist responsible for the background design of my poem. She incorporated a picture of Bella and Edward embracing behind a divide of rain enhanced by the Four o’ clock flower {Bella Di Notte} of Midsummer bloom, with their sweet fragrance, and timely awakening at Twilight. I really like what she did and fits well with my poem.

I have existing proof of this creative occurrence inspired by “Twilght” that is taking place, right here in front of me.
At the moment, Em is absorbed in another thought…I’ll just have to wait and see!

8 comments:

Sea Dream Studio said...

I resisted reading the Twilight series. I told myself I didn't need to read teen-lit... but I am so glad I changed my mind! I am nearly done with book 3. Can't wait to see the film! I love your Twilight tributes... in word and visuals. Lovely!
xo~dale

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

You have indeed caputred the dark sadness Annabelle...hauntingly beautiful...love the poem as well and Em is so good too...have seen the Stephanie Meyer books and resisted looking, now not so sure...will have to go and get them. There is nothing nicer I think than recommended books. Thanks for your visits ...mesmerized again by your blog!!!...Dzintra XX

Flor Larios Art said...

Hi,
This is Flor from Suzi Blu. Thank you for your comment on the Mermaid painting. I like your blog and the frame for this drawing is very pretty. I love the bleeding butterflies with the roses.

Selia's Art said...

Hello!
Thank you for visiting and your comments! I passed along the inquiry. I am reading Twilight and my son saw the movie and loved it. Love your poem and your daughter's art work. Have a lovely weekend.
Blessings,
Selia

Wren Cottage said...

Hello Sweet Anna,
First of all, I am so very sad for you and your daughter...Loosing so much so suddenly can take it's toll. I wish you peace and consolation...
Thank you for looking for me...I was lost there for a bit, but I'm back and was just getting ready to write you when you stopped in!
I wanted to thank you for your poem that you wrote me, I loved it so much, but now it is gone with all the other comments, I was so very sad, I wanted to post it on my side bar, I was so honored...if you still have it, and feel up to sharing it I would be happy beyond words to post it with a link to your little world :)
You are such a sweet soul... and your daughter what special talents she posesses, her art and your poetry have a true magic & chemistry! Simply stunning!!
I hope things will get better for your family soon and that you are able to enjoy life again soon.
Sending you love and lots of hugs~*~*~*~* your friend ~ Madai

Wren Cottage said...

Oh Anna!!! I found your poem at the bottom of your amazing blog!!!!
I LOVE what you have done in your little world, so many little corridors...I could get lost in here for hours and love every minute of it!!
Thank you soooo much!!!
xoxo Madai

Sea Angels said...

You write so very beautifully, it is a real lift coming to see you.....and now I am going to have to do some reading!!
Thankyou so much for your lovely comments,I'm so glad we both love roses, I bet yours are beautiful.
Love and hugs Lynn xx

m said...

hey mom .. do something for Elliot

MIDNIGHT MARGARITAS

MIDNIGHT MARGARITAS
A place for keeping my art in larger formats

*** Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ***

*** Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ***
“Where there is no imagination there is no horror”. Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.

*** Sir Christopher Lee ***

*** Sir Christopher Lee ***
“There are many vampires in the world today - you only have to think of the film business”

* ~ Spirit of the Night ~

* ~ Spirit of the Night ~
Soon it will be Hallows Eve...Time to create Art from the Dark Side ***Annabelle

~ Turn of the Screw ~

~ Turn of the Screw ~
A Flickr mosaic I made some time ago ~ Annabelle

WE WERE SOLDIERS

WE WERE SOLDIERS
~ Annabelle

Twilight at Sea


The Twilight Hours like birds flew by,
As lightly and as free;
Ten thousand stars were in the sky,
Ten Thousand on the sea;
For every wave with dimpled face,
That leaped upon the air,
Had caught a star in its embrace,
And held it trembling there.

Amelia Coppuck Welby

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