“We are such stuff
As dreams are made on; and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep.”
These beautiful words written by William Shakespeare came to mind while pondering the word “asleep.” It is a snippet from The Tempest, where Prospero, a sorcerer, has staged a short play in honor of his daughter Miranda’s wedding to the Prince of Naples, and has just given a speech. This play along with the many other pageants and stage works written by Shakespeare were performed in London at the open air theater The Globe.
In my drawing I imagine myself asleep, and high above the actors. I am an ancient architectural element, known as a Green Man on a stone wall, or in this case a Green Woman. Green Men are often stone carvings that frequently can be found on churches, cathedrals, and other secular buildings. They would be a face made up entirely of leaves and other vegetation, and can be seen in various art forms in cultures all around the world.
Though it may seem like it, I haven’t been smoking anything green! It’s just spring time and I’m feeling inspired! 
This is wonderfully surreal. Nice!
I love green men (& women)! The hand-branch is a great touch.
Heidi well I never knew that! How serene this is, the leaf is beautiful and the face so reposed and restful and innocent (just like me
) Great choice for the prompt, one that I would never have thought of!
Lovely
What an odd thing to have on churches–these green men sound very pagan to me. But I really like the idea–and the drawing–the notion of people being green and alive and part of nature.
This is very nice. It also makes me think of the Victorian flowers with center faces.
Heidi – this is one of the most inspired pieces I have seen (and read) in a long time. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art and creativity with us…I never knew of the green men..so I will take good notice. And I have heard of the Globe theater and how amazing it is to watch Shakespeare there. I am jealous! What a wonderful piece..I’m so glad you visited so that I could view your work too – it’s been too long and I apologize for my absence!
Yay! You’re a Friday Favorite! http://hello7arts.com/blog/2011/06/friday-favorites-asleep/
What a wonderful imagination you have Heidi and the talent to reveal it to us through such incredible work. This is so calming and relaxing. Your work is always exceptional. Glad you were feeling inspired
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absolutely beautiful