Painting Poetry

Life Force is my first book and follows my creative journey over a 2-year period as I create a body of work inspired by the poetry of Ted Hughes.
The book comes out on October 7th 2021 but a limited run of signed copies is available for pre-order during July 2021. If you would like to reserve your signed copy, head on over to www.louiseflet...
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[@NicoleDenisonmsincredibleva]

Louise, this is so lovely. It made me tear up a bit. I not only love looking at the work show in the video, but the ideas really hit home and I connected with the bits of Hughes poetry. It's inspired me to look up his work. Big love from across the pond.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thanks so much!

[@hildefossen3604]

YOU are an incredible force of life yourself, Louise. What an incredible achievement. Congratulations.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@amandahaagner1493]

Brilliant Louise, I get you for real. The works are so much more than what is seen on the surface. That which lies within and beyond that cannot be described in words!! Congratulations on your book. Greetings Amanda

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Well said!

[@sharonstratis2846]

What a wonderful tribute to Ted Hughes and a summit of your life's work so far. You are truly inspirational and an amazing artist. I feel blessed to be able to learn from you and look forward to seeing this book.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@deniselini1366]

Huge congrats Louise!!!👏👏👏everything in your life has brought you to this moment!!🥰beautiful!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@supportlearning5915]

Sublime, it has certainly awakened my desire to read poetry and paint. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@SimoneWhipp]

The power of words and the power of art. I am so glad that you were guided by your passion for the work of Ted Hughes. Louise. :)

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@marygilbertson4287]

gloriusly wallowing in Life Force which has just reached me via the kindness of Gaye Watson, overwhelming. Such a beautiful book which I shall treasure. I love you saying this is your first book and all that implies. well done Louise.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@deedoyle397]

Breathtaking! Your narrative, and, of course your paintings. You should be SO PROUD! If I could channel one tenth of the soul and power you have here, I would be thrilled. Thank you for sharing. Will watch this video many more times!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@kp-ew1bn]

Louise, these paintings are BEAUTIFUL. And, yes, seeing them does instill a creative awakening in me. I was a literature major in college, myself. I deeply identify with what you are talking about here.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@elfiewild3044]

This is so beautiful, thankyou for sharing ,you have inspired me this morning

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad!

[@ruthparkinson849]

I love Tennyson's poetry with a passion and so need to respond to In Memoriam..... I don't know where to begin... thank you so much, for supporting those, like me, who may feel paralized, by world events .... 🙏❤🙏

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@nicolajane8935]

Totally wonderful. I’m so excited to have your book arrive through my door. Well done Louise xx

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yay, thank you!

[@rainazichterman2537]

Just listening to how Red Hughes inspired you, and watching your painting I could feel the life force. Wonderful.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@susiebower1778]

Beautiful. Ted Hughes would be absolutely thrilled.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I hope so!

[@ruthwilson6524]

Forty years ago, I went on an English school trip, to a hall in Hebden Bridge, to listen to Ted Hughes read a selection of his poems. Over the years I have realised what a special moment that was! Not really appreciated by the audience of teenagers from Bradford. I’ve often thought about it, and your book is a perfect way to extend and treasure those memories. Thankyou

[@ThisPaintingLife]

How lucky you were!! We didn't get to go but I know our current poet laureate, Simon Armitage did - maybe it was the same reading you went to!

[@jeannevessard3510]

Your paintings are very beautiful. I love the colors and the energies.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@alisonwitchell9274]

How absolutely brilliant to leave a legacy behind you that will inspire others just as Ted Hughes has inspired you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@kimdonker8278]

Beautiful story, Louise. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@maxinenobbe3660]

I LOVE the book and your stories, Louise. Thank you so much!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@melaniebettridge8943]

Louise, thank you. You have so have done justice to Ted’s poetry. Your paintings show the energy, life force & so much more of the landscape that Ted describes & you know so well. Well done & Bravo. I can’t wait for my book to arrive.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@JeanetteGoulart]

The BEST Louise, just the BEST ever!!!! So proud!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you!

[@pamelaherlihy4880]

Congratulations !!!! You are simply one of the most amazing women I know. You are a guiding spirit for me. You deserve all the world has to offer.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@juliaweston4160]

Stunning celebration of a dream you've kept alive all of this time! You bring so much life and joy and inspiration to so many artists through the Art Tribe and your courses and everything you share and I for one cant wait to read this in full and get to see all your your glorious works. I'm also consonantly reminded by you to totally immerse ourselves into our art and find that thing that we cant resist portraying - still on my journey to finding this but its exciting to see what can be done when you do find this passion!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@micheletamkin]

WOW AMAZING I can't wait to receive my copy Super Big Well Done for all your hard work

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you very much!

[@adrianachristensen8992]

You're great! So inspiring. I'm so grateful because I met you. Thanks!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you Adriana!

[@jayllbird]

I grew up with the Aire Valley as the backdrop to my early life and I was deeply moved by your photographs of the landscape, the wild beauty which shaped me. I am grateful to you for making this book and bringing the strength, the beauty and the power of the poetry of Ted Hughes.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@mathstar4176]

Oh you are such a Doll, well done,your Soul comes through !

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@joyceshelton6479]

What a fabulous and authentic story Louise! Thank you for all you share. I can’t begin to tell you how much your encouragement has nurtured and helped me with my art practice throughout the pandemic since I first met you and Alice on your podcast.You are both so inspiring and I remain grateful for your generosity. I wish you continued success. The book looks fabulous!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@fcruz2012]

Beautiful Art painting inspired by poetry! Congrats!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hertawiederkehr]

Louise,you are so inspiring, so full of energy and enthusiasm! Your story and you are again waking up everything I ever dreamt of, wanted to do and have put aside thinking "it's not the right time yet..." I always wanted to paint poetry... Although English isn't my native language I bought Ted Hughes Selected Poems and I pre-ordered your book! Looking forward to it! ... I'm hoping, with you, as my teacher, I'll be once able to jump over the gap of prograstination .... Thanks!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@bonniemiller3587]

I can feel the emotion in your voice Louise. What a marvellous response.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@catherinemarkey6383]

It is so inspiring to hear you talk about how one artist has been the driving force for another. This is a great achievement and the paintings are beautiful.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@bradeedwards2505]

What a great, great project :-) Louise you are super talented I love your videos :-)

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@helenemilette5229]

Wow! I congratulate you greatly on your work! What an inspiration! The meeting of two artists, it's wonderful! I will definitely buy your book as soon as it is available in Canada.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@bjingmaine]

The most interesting project I’ve ever heard an artist undertaking. Beautiful.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@sabineleven2829]

That’s brilliant and very touching, Louise! Congratulations on your certainly beautiful book!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@daviddalby9699]

Absolutely beautiful . Wicked concepts

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you kindly

[@patriciadattoma4479]

Wow, this is so incredibly inspiring, Louise! Your passion comes through your paintings so beautifully!! This leaves me inspired & filled with awe!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@artadventuresss5244]

Truly amazing ! Very inspiring and Soul lifting. Your Art is the Poetry coming from your Heart and touching so many other hearts. Thank You for these Beautiful 5 Minutes ...💕“The true use of art is, first, to cultivate the artist’s own spiritual nature.” - George Inness

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you!

[@mollychristodoulou6909]

So inspiring Louise, this project and you! I've just started listening to Art Juice after having done your FYJ taster and I'm so grateful to have found you and Alice, the feeling of having someone who understands rather than just getting blank looks when I'm talking about framing or colours, or anything really has really been amazing. Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@madamextraordinary511]

This is just simply wonderful! Brava Madam, can't wait to see the book. XO

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@jule9121]

Lovely paintings. Great energy.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ethnabarry1294]

Beautifully evocative! Congratulations Louise!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@PatriseHenkel]

Moves me deeply, Louise. Awe inspiring work.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you!

[@PatriseHenkel]

@@ThisPaintingLife you inspired me into the studio!

[@wendywendy3718]

Powerful. And he was so handsome!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

True dat!

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

Such an amazing combination of poetry and painting, truly awe-inspiring

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bettystallingshuber3779]

I never thought about painting with this mind-set. This is wonderful! Thank you, Louise.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@jeannetavnon4882]

Beautiful Louise...I look forward to this book, I am thinking somehow deep in my heart to go back to the islands of the Netherland, was for a week on a old ship on the see, this was for me a point in my life, got such desire to do something with that..so you see...you have already inspired someone with this book...(i ordered it..)

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful! That sounds like a great inspiration x

[@andrewfrost8866]

Absolutely wonderful! I echo what Melanie said below. And I eagerly await my book too!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much Andrew!

[@cathygormanson2941]

Very excited to be proud owner of your book, Louise. Congrats. Well Done.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@JackieOdonnel]

Brilliant piece. I look forward to the book.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@lisengel2498]

Very beautifull and poetic expression of feeling the life pulse connecting everything

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@sherrystone1358]

Thank you for your dedication ;which has opened a window to my soul !

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wow, thank you

[@annacevedo6079]

Awesome concept and love the painting! Brilliant!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marydodson5265]

Beautiful Louise!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@beaubrummell11]

Beautiful paintings Congratulations

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariec7285]

Stunning! Inspiring! Captivating! 💜💜💜

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahdewar746]

Beautiful, beautiful, powerful work!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you very much!

[@tinae8433]

I absolutely love your work and your videos!! Thank you so much for everything you share. ❤ I would so very much like to order your book. The price is fair but to have that price double for shipping to the US is just to much. I do hope it becomes available on Amazon at some point. 😔 CONGRATULATIONS it looks amazing!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@maureenburger9121]

Beautiful work, Louise! I am happy for you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@michellegraven7786]

Just SuPeR, Louise ❤️❤️

[@MaryAnnReilly]

These works are so powerful, inspiring.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you!

[@Mariafay_art]

I can’t wait to receive my book Louise. Pre ordered it. 😍 x x

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Wow...just so inspiring!!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thanks so much!

[@sadieengland8743]

WOW

[@joannepower203]

can't wait for my copy to arrive!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thanks!

[@TheDanishPainter]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@robertwatson7032]

Awesome paintings!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cherylalevizon4756]

Love this!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@elianeluty2065]

thank you very much

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are welcome

[@craftbird1]

Wonderful

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you! Cheers!