http://www.rosearizmendi.com/blog embracing the child within Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:21:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Started working on this painting early this morning as the rain came down in a steady rhythm against my studio windows. There is something magical about the early morning hours before the rest of the world wakes up. In those quiet, stolen moments before dawn there is a deep stillness ... http://www.rosearizmendi.com/blog/2009/01/05/work-in-progress-9/ Today marks the one year anniversary of my art blog and I'm feeling as inspired as ever. I've learned a lot over the past year from reading other  peoples blogs, reflecting on my own processes and discovering there are other artists experiencing similar challenges, and most importantly that I am ... http://www.rosearizmendi.com/blog/2009/01/01/took-the-leap/ The January theme for Creative Everyday 2009 is . . . Play! I've been feeling less than creative for the past few weeks so I decided to get a head  start on one of the projects that I planned on doing in January. I wanted to try the charcoal technique from a ... http://www.rosearizmendi.com/blog/2008/12/26/creative-play-2/ We wish you all a Happy Holiday Season! The Lady with the Unicorn - Photo by Rose Arizmendi "Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time".  - Laura Ingalls Wilder http://www.rosearizmendi.com/blog/2008/12/25/happy-holidays/ I've been a busy little bee today! I started my morning with a mocha latte, and a few phone calls to friends & family. Afterwards I cleaned the house, did some baking and rearranged the studio so I have more space to work in. Whew! Fridays always seem to fly by for ... http://www.rosearizmendi.com/blog/2008/12/19/busy-bee/