Ilis Trudie 🏝

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Internationally recognized author 🌍 |5 books 📚 Link to Woke to Joy (2025): https://booklocker.com/books/13843.html | Founder of #The_Eco_Spiritual_Experience 🌱 🧑🏿‍🌾🇰🇳 |Regenerating soil, story & joy ✨

An acrylic painting in deep blues depicts the Earth surrounded by stylized human forms holding hands in a circle. Soft, flowing bands of light ripple across the composition like reflections on water, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The painting evokes themes of unity, connection, shared humanity, and the quiet strength of a world held together. 🎨
A Dramatic sunset glows behind a mountain, with warm shades of gold, peach, and soft pink fading into blue-gray sky. Large, dark clouds hang over the mountain while smaller clouds drift across the horizon. Tall grasses in the foreground sway gently, silhouetted against the fading evening light, creating a peaceful and atmospheric scene. 🌅
A silver stovetop moka pot brewing coffee on a lit gas burner in a home kitchen.
Cleared building lot overlooking the Caribbean Sea under a bright blue sky. The leveled ground shows fresh earth and tire tracks, with a few nearby houses and the ocean visible in the distance, marking the beginning of a new home construction project.
View of the calm Caribbean Sea beneath a soft blue sky with wispy clouds. The corner of a seaside building frames the left side of the image, while the shoreline and gentle waves create a peaceful, relaxing Sunday atmosphere.
A large bunch of unripe green bananas hangs from a banana plant, surrounded by broad green leaves in a lush tropical garden. The fruit is full and healthy, with soft evening light filtering through the plants. 🌿🍌
A lone palm tree stands beside the sea beneath a wide blue sky with a few soft clouds. Calm water stretches to the horizon as warm late-afternoon light brightens the scene, creating a peaceful coastal view perfect for a seaside walk. 🌴🌊
Sunrise peeks over distant hills beneath dramatic gray clouds, casting a warm golden glow across the horizon. Tree branches frame the scene in the foreground, creating a quiet, reflective morning landscape.
Gentle waves roll onto a sandy beach as several pelicans rest on large shoreline rocks at dawn. One pelican briefly spreads its wings before settling again, while the calm sea and soft pastel evening sky create a peaceful end-of-day scene.
A paint-covered art table with acrylic paints, brushes, a mixing palette, and two small canvases in progress. One canvas features warm golden-yellow tones, while the other blends soft pinks, mauves, and lavender, capturing the beginning stages of two abstract paintings in a cozy creative workspace.
Golden evening light settles over a quiet beach with rows of empty lounge chairs and closed blue umbrellas facing the sea. A lone palm tree stands against a softly glowing sky as the sun sets behind the hillside, creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere.
A hand holds a bright pink tropical drink garnished with a lime wedge and fresh mint, with a striped paper straw in the glass. In the background, a sandy beach, lounge chairs, and the ocean are softly out of focus in warm late afternoon light, creating a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
A smiling person outdoors moments after the rain begins, wearing dark sunglasses and a black long-sleeved shirt with green earphones. Tiny raindrops are visible on the sunglasses and clothing as one hand brushes damp hair aside. The expression is joyful and relieved, capturing the delight of finally feeling rain after a long dry spell.
A dramatic sky filled with thick, dark rain clouds stretches across the horizon above low green shrubs and tropical vegetation. The heavy clouds suggest that long-awaited rain may finally be on the way, capturing a quiet moment of hope after a prolonged dry spell.
A silhouetted coconut palm stands at the edge of a calm beach as the sun sets, painting the sky in soft shades of gold, peach, lavender, and deep blue. Gentle clouds drift above the horizon while the sea reflects the fading light. Two cruise ships rest in the distance, adding a quiet human presence to the tranquil Caribbean evening. 🌴🌅
A collection of books by Ilis Trudie Palmer is arranged on a tabletop in front of colorful paintings. The book covers feature themes of healing, spirituality, joy, personal growth, and storytelling, with vibrant artwork in warm oranges, blues, greens, and earth tones. The display reflects a body of work where the ordinary and the mystical exist side by side, inviting reflection, hope, and imagination.
A close-up photograph of a striking cluster of large orange-red tropical flowers at different stages of blooming. Fully opened blossoms surround tightly curled petals that are gradually unfurling, revealing intricate natural patterns. Deep green leaves frame the flowers, highlighting the quiet beauty and complexity of a bloom unfolding with ease
close-up photograph of a soft blush-pink allamanda flower with a warm golden-yellow throat blooming among glossy green leaves. An unopened flower bud rests beside the bloom, creating a peaceful tropical garden scene that reflects the simple wish for a calm and happy Saturday.
A close-up photograph of a deep burgundy-red sunflower with glowing golden-orange highlights around a dark center. A hand gently holds the bloom against a backdrop of green leaves and stems in a garden. The rich, warm colors and gentle touch reflect the Healing Knote message about meeting ourselves with the kindness we once needed.
A video of several goats wandering beneath mango trees during mango season. The ground is covered with dry leaves and fallen ripe mangoes as the goats sniff, nibble, and eat the fruit. Bright orange blossoms and scattered shade create a peaceful tropical farm scene, showing how the animals enjoy nature's seasonal harvest.
A colourful collection of tropical fruits arranged on a kitchen countertop, including papayas, green bananas, a pineapple, a green coconut, mangoes, ginger, and other freshly harvested produce. The display celebrates the abundance of homegrown fruit, even during a hot, dry season.
A young coconut palm with bright green fronds grows in an open field at the Eco-Spiritual Experience. Mountains rise in the background, hinting at the promise of a future grove that will one day be heavy with coconuts.
A narrow dirt track winds through a dry tropical landscape lined with palm trees and other vegetation. In the distance, a sunlit hill rises beneath a clear blue sky, capturing the warmth and dryness of the season.
A pair of monarch butterflies cling together beneath the delicate branches of a moringa tree in a quiet Caribbean landscape. Green fields and distant hills stretch into the background beneath a soft blue sky with scattered clouds. Accompanying the image is an original poem that reflects on two people meeting again after time has changed them, exploring themes of love, memory, renewal, and the quiet possibility of new beginnings. The butterflies symbolize transformation, enduring connection, and the gentle unfolding of life's seasons. Original poem and photograph by the artist.
Close-up of a hand holding a freshly harvested bunch of unripe green bananas. The fruit is smooth and firm, with dried grass and the farm ground visible in the background.
Wide view of the Caribbean Sea with gentle waves rolling toward a green coastal shoreline. A small point of land extends into the water on the left beneath a bright blue sky filled with soft, layered white clouds.
Morning Breaks Morning sends its greetings Through quiet notes of the Hallelujah Chorus, Saluting the remaining stars, Littering dawn's early sky, Sending a hello to planets Visible to the naked eye. Bowing low to Queen Venus, Second from the sun, Named for love and beauty, Congratulating Saturn, God of agriculture, A planner with eyes on the future, Sowing seeds today For bountiful harvests tomorrow. Joining in song with the big one, Jupiter for abundance, growth and expansion, Healing and luck. All three forming a clear line In the south-western sky. Earth's creatures stirring, Cocks crowing, Birds ruffling feathers, Night crawlers scurrying back To fur-lined nests. As a crescendo is reached, When the first sleepy rays of the Sun God Peeked over the distant horizon, Welcoming a new day. Woke to Joy (2025) A square acrylic landscape painting in shades of emerald, turquoise and deep green. A calm body of water mirrors a dark tree line beneath wisps of white cloud, while a small flock of birds crosses the morning sky. Overlaid in bold white text is my poem Morning Breaks, ending with the line, "Welcoming a new day." The piece is credited: Woke to Joy (2025).
I Smell You in the Morning Breeze I smell you in the morning breeze when I opened the window to let in the sun. That familiar scent of a love long gone, of crumpled covers and tossed pillows; of coffee dates and cinnamon cakes. The scent of weed all green and pure — organic. Not lab-grown but produced in the hills under a Caribbean sun. If only I could capture the smell of you on my body — unwashed. Dried sweat and juice of moments spent. I would use a splash each day in memory of the ecstasy and harmony that we once shared. When everything was everything and life was simpler for we knew no fear of losing a love that we both held dear. I would create my scent of you, bottled, and labelled Funk.
Early morning view across calm water toward a hillside neighborhood, with layered clouds glowing softly behind the hills and mangroves along the shoreline.
Peaceful tropical beach in the morning light, with calm water, scattered clouds, a hillside dotted with homes, and a couple of people strolling along the shore.
Mixed flock of chickens busily pacing and pecking around their enclosure, looking slightly flustered by the heat of the day.
Raised garden bed filled with healthy potato plants showing lush green leaves and vigorous growth. Dark soil surrounds the plants, with other herbs and garden plants growing nearby.
Large bunch of green bananas growing on a banana plant, surrounded by broad leaves and tropical vegetation. The fruit hangs heavily from the stalk, still ripening on the tree.
Several ripe guavas hanging on a tree branch, surrounded by pale green leaves during a dry season. Despite drought conditions, the tree is producing an abundant crop of fruit.
Hand holding a young green sugar apple growing on a tree branch. The developing fruit has its distinctive segmented surface and is surrounded by green and yellowing leaves in a tropical garden.
A dry hillside rises behind green vegetation beneath a bright blue sky with soft clouds, a reminder that the rainy season still hasn't quite arrived.
Golden dawn light rises behind dark mountain silhouettes, illuminating scattered peach-colored clouds across a blue morning sky overlooking the coastline and sea.
The last colors of sunset glow across the horizon as dark grasses sway in the foreground. Shades of gold, pink, and deep blue reflect on the calm sea beneath scattered clouds, creating a peaceful twilight scene.
Close-up video of a bee moving from flower to flower among clusters of pale purple and white blossoms. The camera follows the bee as it pauses to collect nectar, surrounded by glossy green leaves and unopened flower buds. The scene is quiet, gentle, and full of the soft buzz of pollinator activity.
Three generations seated together at a restaurant on Father's Day. A young woman sits between her mother and grandfather, smiling as they lean in close for a family photo. Wooden tables and woven chairs can be seen in the background, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Overcast gray skies stretch above a lush green landscape of trees and hills. A small airplane passes overhead near the top of the frame while the vegetation below waits beneath the promise of rain.
Close-up video of a large ripening papaya hanging on the tree. A hand gently holds and turns the fruit, revealing patches of golden yellow against the green skin. Several other papayas hang in a cluster behind it, showing different stages of ripeness. The camera lingers on the fruit as it sways slightly in the outdoor farm setting.
Hand holding a cluster of ripe yellow guavas still attached to a leafy branch. The fruits range from pale yellow to light green, showing different stages of ripeness. Fresh green guava leaves frame the fruit, while grasses and ground vegetation blur into the background of the farm setting.
A single bright yellow sunflower stands tall in a farm garden, illuminated by warm sunlight. Its golden petals surround a large seed head, while green leaves and grasses fill the foreground. The background shows cultivated soil and trailing vines, softly lit by the late afternoon sun. The flower appears vibrant and resilient against the rustic farm landscape.
Wide coastal view from an elevated walking route overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Deep blue water stretches to the horizon beneath a bright blue sky dotted with soft clouds. Palm trees sway along the shoreline below, while green vegetation frames the foreground. The scene feels open, breezy, and expansive.
Several young coconut palms growing in black nursery pots sit on dry grass in bright sunlight. The seedlings have vibrant green leaves, and some coconuts are visible at the base of the plants. The group of palms appears ready for transplanting despite the dry conditions
Calm Caribbean shoreline on a clear day. Gentle blue water laps against a sandy beach bordered by a low rock breakwater. A few small clouds drift across a bright blue sky, while green hills dotted with houses rise in the distance. The scene feels peaceful and still.
An elderly woman prepares a homemade chicken feed mixture of chopped vegetables and greens inside a chicken enclosure. As she works, several chickens crowd around the basin, eager to inspect the meal and snatch a few early bites. The video highlights the daily rhythm of caring for a backyard flock. 🌱🐔💗
Dark, billowing black smoke rises into the sky behind a line of green shrubs and trees. The heavy plume contrasts sharply with the pale blue sky, creating a dramatic scene. Despite the unsettling backdrop, the vegetation in the foreground remains lush and green.
Dark, billowing black smoke rises into the sky behind a line of green shrubs and trees. The heavy plume contrasts sharply with the pale blue sky, creating a dramatic scene. Despite the unsettling backdrop, the vegetation in the foreground remains lush and green.
A hand holds a cluster of small, bright red Morocco (Malay apple) fruits growing directly from a branch. The bell-shaped fruits are noticeably small, likely due to drought conditions. Green leaves and tree branches fill the background, highlighting the tree's first fruiting season.
A heavily laden papaya tree stands in a dry field, its trunk packed with dozens of green fruits in various stages of ripening. A few papayas are turning yellow-orange, while most remain deep green. The morning sky and surrounding farmland create a peaceful rural backdrop.
A hand holds a small, immature soursop still attached to a tree branch. The fruit is green and covered with soft spines, appearing much smaller than usual. Blurred green leaves and branches fill the background, highlighting the effects of a dry growing season.
A small bird perches atop a shrub covered with long brown seed pods and fading leaves. Dry grass surrounds the plant, while a soft blue morning sky stretches overhead with wisps of cloud. The scene feels quiet, unhurried, and at ease.
Fresh green okra pods arranged on a dark tabletop. The vegetables vary in size and are piled loosely together, their ridged sides catching the light. The simple harvest suggests a small but welcome market find, ready for cooking.
Hand holding an opened milkweed seed pod, revealing silky white fibers attached to dark brown seeds. Large green leaves surround the pod, while a soft-focus landscape of trees and hills stretches into the background. The seeds appear ready to be carried away by the wind.
Palm fronds frame a calm beach at dusk beneath a soft, cloud-filled sky. The fading light casts pastel tones across the horizon. Beach chairs and small structures line the sandy shore, while distant cliffs and the sea create a quiet backdrop to the start of the weekend.
Close-up of a flamboyant tree branch covered in vivid orange-red blossoms and unopened buds. The flowers cluster densely against feathery green leaves, standing out against a pale blue and cloudy sky. Dry brown grass and a winding path can be seen in the background, highlighting the contrast between drought conditions and the tree’s vibrant bloom.
Clusters of bright pink frangipani flowers bloom among long green leaves. The blossoms range from pale pink to deep rose, with soft yellow centers. Branches are heavy with flowers, creating a lush tropical display against a backdrop of glossy foliage. 🌺💚
Cluster of green genips hanging from a branch, surrounded by glossy leaves. The unripe fruits grow in tight bunches beneath the tree canopy, a familiar sight that evokes memories of Caribbean summers and childhood days spent gathering fruit outdoors. 🌱💚🌱