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Favorite MLK Quotes

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.,  I thought I would do a journal page with some of my favorite quotes.  He was such a good speaker and writer - I wish there was someone like him today.  

When I started this page, I was feeling brave and thought I might paint a quick picture of him, but it came out horrible.  Then I thought I would write the words from 1B - Letter from the Birmingham Jail over it and maybe you couldn't see how horrible my picture was....lol.  It didn't hide my mistakes well so I decided to put the quotes actually over his face.  I will practice and do better next year!


I painted the figure on an old hymnal page, and I distressed it a bit before gluing it down to my base journal page.  The base was done by painting some flowing flag stripes distressed with Vintage Photo ink and splashed with water.

Hard to pick a favorite but I think it might be: "I have decided to stick with love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear."  So many beautiful words came from him, and I feel he was Spirit led.

What is your favorite MLK quote?  I would love to know.

Linking this to Erika's Favorite Things theme at **Art*Journal*Journey*.  

Hugz,

Nancy




Comments

  1. MonicaJanuary 19, 2021 at 12:56 AM

    Hi Nancy,

    What inspiring quotes here and yes, what a wise man he was. I like the quote where he says, we have guided missiles and misguided men!!! To add my wisdom to that, I do guided meditations for groups of parents in my daughter's school. Lol.

    Happy New Year and hope you are well.

    Lots of love,

    Monica

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  2. Valerie-JaelJanuary 19, 2021 at 1:24 AM

    Wonderful quotes and you did very well, I love the composition. Have a great week, stay safe and well, hugs, Valerie

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  3. cotnobJanuary 19, 2021 at 4:27 AM

    A super page Nancy, a great idea to use parts of the letter - I'm sure your picture was fine.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  4. craftytrogJanuary 19, 2021 at 8:25 AM

    A fabulous tribute to that great man Nancy! xx

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  5. JD/ JillJanuary 19, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    Another fabulous page, Nancy. I am a quote collector. I have books and books of them. They are so inspiring, especially the ones you have posted here...

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  6. Irish CherokeeJanuary 19, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    A magnificent post. It is not the art but the heart behind it that shines. Excellent!

    Stay safe Nancy.
    Hugs and Blessings,
    Jim

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  7. My name is Erika.January 19, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    I could tell Nancy that this was Martin Luther King. What I can see from the drawing you nailed it. What a fabulous page and such a wonderful tribute. You are right. We need someone like him today. I also love the music sheet you used for the background. Another wonderful idea. Thanks again for joining us at Art Journal Journey Nancy. It is much appreciated. I hope all is well. Hugs-Erika

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  8. nancy littrellJanuary 19, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    I knew right away that your drawing was of Martin Luther King. Your quote filled Art Journal is a wonderful tribute to a holy caring man. One of my favorite quotes..“The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Simple and so true. Still...his life ended too soon and tragically! Take care my friend and thank you for always inspiring! Love and Hugs....Nancy L

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  9. Elkes LebensglückJanuary 19, 2021 at 11:44 PM

    A great idea anyway I find it fascinating this representation with the quotes and Luther King Jr.
    Have a good week, hugs Elke

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  10. Let's Art JournalJanuary 20, 2021 at 2:18 AM

    Wow, what an amazing page! Loving your tribute page and all the quotes are fabulous, I enjoyed reading them all and my favourite is to stick with love, hate is too much of a burden to bear. Wishing you a lovely week! Hugs, Jo x

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  11. TammyJanuary 22, 2021 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderful page and awesome quotes, great tribute to a great man.
    Hugs, Tammy

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  12. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 23, 2021 at 5:43 AM

    My sincere apologies for taking so long to visit. Sometimes life gets in the way of computer time. I'm so far behind, I may never catch up, but I'm trying.

    I can't draw anything, so your rendition of MLK is wonderful. I enjoy how you included so many of the wonderful words he shared during his far too short life. Thank you beyond belief for sharing this with us using Erika's theme at Art Journal Journey.

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  13. NeetJanuary 31, 2021 at 2:51 AM

    If you had not mentioned that you were not happy with your drawing nobody would have known. You have done a fabulous page using the quotes to signify the bars of the jail. It is a very inspiring page for a wonderful man.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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