Here is an interesting tableau of pears that I found while taking my morning walk. It felt like I had somehow stumbled upon a secret hiding place where someone had placed four pears to ripen.
There they were waiting for the return of whomever put them there for safe keeping. A pair of worker’s gloves resting [...]
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It takes courage to try new things and explore uncharted waters. Especially when our inner critic keeps whispering in our ear . . . I wouldn’t do that if I were you! You really don’t have time for this! Remember how frustrated you can get with Photoshop!
Today, I played around with some photographs taken over [...]
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Here is a little something for all you cat lovers out there.
Great Animation!
quote for the day;
“A cat’s eyes are windows enabling us to see into another world.” – Irish Legend
I’m Only a Cat
I’m only a cat,
and I stay in my place…
Up there on your chair,
on your bed or your face!
I’m only a cat,
and I don’t [...]
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Star Of The Sea – Mixed Media – 5 x 7 inches – Work in progress
This morning I started working on an idea I had for a painting inspired by seashells I found in a box while rummaging through our garage.
There were tiny starfish no bigger than the tip of my little finger and seashells [...]
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The Blue Butterfly – Mixed Media – 10 x 13 inches
This painting/collage was inspired by an encounter with a white butterfly yesterday.
While I was weeding in the garden I saw a white butterfly come into the garden and land on a nearby plant. I took a minute to admire it and then continued on with [...]
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Wow! I would love to try this technique using a print of one of my paintings.
Thinking about the endless possibilities makes my head swim. lol
thought for the day;
“To stimulate creativity, one must develop the childlike inclination for play and the childlike desire for recognition.” – Albert Einstein
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For the past week or so I have been busy working on this new painting.
Today I worked on the bodice area and next I will be adding another layer for some detail and dimension. Then I will start working on the rest of the dress.
I still have a long way to go, but I am [...]
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I love this guy! Great energy!
Artist Robert Bosler
thought for the day;
“Perhaps painting is a dance in even the smallest way.. that is, the brush dances if nothing else” … – artbytv
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This video was designed for reflection and deep thought. Very beautiful, imaginative and relaxing!
thought for the day;
“It’s important to be heroic, ambitious, productive, efficient, creative, and progressive, but these qualities don’t necessarily nurture the soul. The soul has different concerns, of equal value: downtime for reflection, conversation, and reverie; beauty that is captivating and pleasuring; [...]
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We went to the Downtown Farmer’s Market last night and purchased some yummy peaches and nectarines. It was fun walking through the market admiring all the artwork, jewelry, plants and fresh produce for sale.
There was a sea of people that stretched as far as the eyes could see. We listened to musicians playing on the [...]
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