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Lesson in Life - 1984 / 85

In 1984 I started my Textile design studies In Shenkar College, Israel.I had almost none basic knowledge in REAL Drawing or painting...just the STRONG wish to create, to paint and design . At that time only 17 students were selected each year to study in the textile design department, I was one of them, that means the committee who selected me found I had the talent to study there.The base for design is drawing & painting ...Not every designer though can really paint or draw..The first week of my studies, one of my lecturer, Bram presented our first project with him - " THE PROJECT "( of course we had several more with other lecturers )...As I saw the year before's projects of students, not only that I was amazed by their work...I said to myself :-).." Nira I think they made a mistake by selecting you to learn here :-) "...Undoubtedly I was not the only one who felt this way.The demands for perfection were very STRONG.I was doing my efforts 7 days a week, until 2:30 a.m usually and there were few nights that I simply didn't go to sleep.Here You can view part of Bram's project, which was to copy a photo in Gouache and then to draw or paint the same photo using all kinds of techniques : like pencils coloured pencils ,Ink, and more (- partly can be seen in the next image I post today ) . It was Bram but other lecturers as well who taught me to demand THE VERY BEST of myself. when the first semester of my studies finished, I had to present also this project . That same day when we ALL Students hanged our projects on the walls...Bram said to us : " You thought you would not be able to do so at the end of semester, but in fact you did...From now on...everything you wish to do in your life, you know you can. " I will never forgot these words, especially because it came after that project,I didn't believe I could do...It become one of the most important lessons of my life. True that sometimes I use it more in my thinking...and at other times less...But it is so very true...We say in Hebrew :" En davar ha'omed bifney haratson " = where there is a will there is a way, nothing is impossible. This image is dedicated to Bram WIJLER our dutch lecturer then...Copyrights (c) Nira Dabush

31 Comments

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Julie Mayser 13 Feb 2008

What a fantastic work you did here,Nira, and your accompanying story is very inspirational!

Brooke Bowen 24 Jan 2008

I am very impressed with your work here. Great job.

Jeanie Chadwick 28 Dec 2007

wow, this is very impressive work Nira, not only is it technically amazing, but the story along with it is so inspirational. I have felt the same way after some of my paintings. I just didn't know the words to express it this way. Thank you.

Terri Yu 28 Dec 2007

Great work!

annette steens 24 Dec 2007

Fantastic Nira! Yes, all we need is In us! Wish you a wonderful Christmas!

Artist Reply: It is true, Annette...all we need is inside of us...may we always remember this. Merry Christmas to you and yours,Nira

Jerry 23 Dec 2007

Superb or most exxcellent! Merry Chrismas...

Artist Reply: Jerry thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, Merry Christmas !! from me..Nira

jamie winter 23 Dec 2007

Nira this is most awesome a home. looks like a very large cottage. so cool

Artist Reply: Hello Jamie..thanks so very much for such wonderful comments...Enjoy your week, Nira.

Visionary Imagist 23 Dec 2007

Nira: Where there is a will there is a way. Wonderful words of wisdom and insight. a great inspirational message.

Artist Reply: Joey...hello again my friend... and thanks again. Best of inspiration for you , Nira.

Greg Vilton 23 Dec 2007

What your teacher said is indeed so true. You worked a lot and the result is that your painting is really amazing, Nira! And thanks so much for telling us this story about the beginning of your studies. This kind of messages should never been forgotten... especially when mood is not at its top.

Artist Reply: Hello again , Greg ...thanks so much for such wonderful words at my portfolio. And...you are correct, I used this message that I learned so well then...later in my life, first of all for ART, But in different other areas. As I wrote here...there were times , that I forgot it... But this is a good reminder to all of us, ALWAYS...And especially when we wish to achieve purpose in life, which seems as impossible, or very hard task...and as you say here also at times when mood is not at its top. Have a most creative amazing week , Nira.

KC CHANG 23 Dec 2007

FABULOUS!

Artist Reply: KC, thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

Elf Evans 23 Dec 2007

Fine work...

Artist Reply: Elf thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

Steven Torrisi 23 Dec 2007

Another beautfiul interpretation of the same photo I worked backwards starting with the second post than the first (what can I say I am lefthanded). Your words and experience about school and being asigned a tough project are universal. That which seemed hard when we were in school we could do in our sleep on our own.

Artist Reply: Steven... thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

Nancy Woolweber 23 Dec 2007

Excellent!!

Artist Reply: Nancy.. thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

Jan van Baarle 23 Dec 2007

Amazing!! So beautiful!

Artist Reply: Jan.. thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

helen tyralik 23 Dec 2007

like it ,well done

Artist Reply: Helen thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

Nikolay Semyonov 23 Dec 2007

wonderful, Nira! Season's greetings and very best wishes to you and yours.

Artist Reply: Hello Nikolay thanks so very much for such splendid comments..A happy new year to you and your, from me..Nira

Hui Zhu 22 Dec 2007

absolutely beautiful !!! ^o^

Peter Rivron 22 Dec 2007

Lovely story, and a lovely picture Nira.

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 22 Dec 2007

GORGEOUS display of Your Magnificent talent my Dear Friend!!!You were born to be a GREAT Artist!!!BEAUTIFUL Masterful artistic work using the Gouache medium.Hope You and Your Beautiful family have a Beautiful Fantastic day!!!With Love&prayers,Dee&David!!!HugsXXXXXXX:)

Reba McDonald 22 Dec 2007

Beautiful work Nira.

Olga van Dijk 22 Dec 2007

Its so lovely to see the picture of the pen-'n-ink house Nira! Lovely story~!

Kathie Nichols 22 Dec 2007

Wow Nira, thankyou for sharing your story and picture with us! Well done!

Thom Roslan 22 Dec 2007

"En davar ha'omed bifney haratson".......for sure! Beautifully stated and done!

Joanna Jungjohann 22 Dec 2007

so totally brilliant dear nira. and very lovely.

alma groskinsky 22 Dec 2007

Its a fascinating house with a lot of charm well done...

Les Jobes 22 Dec 2007

Nira, it is perfect! You have an excellent eye for detail and a masterful hand to draw exactly what you see so skillfully. BRAVO my friend! :o)

Joke Schotting 22 Dec 2007

Awesome work my friend Nira!!!

Natalie G 22 Dec 2007

Nirush, this is fabulous. The first image done with gouache? Such realistic details, especially the greenery all around and the snone/building material. Hope you well :)

Artist Reply: Hello Natalie...This was part of a project at the first semester of my studies in Shenkar (4 years you know , I think :-)...We started the semester and actually first year,back then with few basic exercises of using gouache...All kinds of training in mixing colours and other basic exercises such as to paint clean ...This was REALLY The main first project I did with gouache. I may say, and it will be correct that just before my studies I made very few gouache by myself , without any training in order to make myself a portfolio to show , to be able to be accepted Shenkar. None of those painting that I made before,were even a bit similar to this one, although of course those are my personal treasures. This project started perhaps 1.5 month after I started my studies. Thanks for such wonderful comments darling...I am well , thank you and the weather here today in the morning /noon was just so splendid and sunny :-) I'm sure you remember the Israeli weather :-)..Now it's a bit cold but mostly for me ..LOL ...! I hope that you are yourself well my friend. Enjoy your day ,Nira

Emily Reed 22 Dec 2007

I LOVE YOUR STORY, NIRA! WHAT A FINE ARTIST YOU ARE AND HAVE BECOME!

Artist Reply: Hello there dear Emily..thanks for such splendid comments...have yourself a fine day,Nira

Anonymous Guest 22 Dec 2007

Do you remeber one of comments I posted on my artwork "Self conquest is the greatest of victories." Surely it was the very first victory on your professional way. You are so talented, dear Nira and every time you confirm it by your new works. This gouache work is perfect !!! ~Izabella

Artist Reply: Hello Izabella..thanks so much my dear friend for such wonderful comments..Yes..I remember..And..."Self conquest is the greatest of victories." - This is simply so clever to say...I agree with you...My own victory then taught me to continue the work it's worth it..it only can lead to more self - victories in art BUT I think also in different fields, with the faith in what we choose to believe or to do, or what mission we wish to achieve...I think it's a lesson each of us must try to remember always. Everything is POSSIBLE..!! If we truly wish it without no doubt...Sometimes there's work in the way to conquer a purpose in life. Have yourself a perfect evening, Nira.

Zura Potskhishvili 22 Dec 2007

Beautiful job!!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much Zura...enjoy your day, Nira