Perched on Her Toes

Perched on Her Toes

a balanced stance

contemplating

the inner realm

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Bear and Birds

most certainly

living with bears,

though i rarely see them

is influencing my days

because i think of them when i walk out my door

they are in my dreams as well

i love thinking how I have seen them eating grass and flowers

and how one might find a bird sitting on them

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Where does Art rise from?

I was walking home from the neighbors

and looked up

to see a good sized black bear

down the road

looking at me

I paused

slowly began walking backwards

and 

it turned and walked into the woods

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I call that a good bear experience

eye contact

and nothing more

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Recently a friend mentioned that all my art 

is self portraits. 

I felt surprised as

I rarely draw myself.

The lady above is not me,

but it is my real life story.

A bit of my life, perception or surroundings does enter most of my art

Perhaps that is common.

This piece (above)

was an evening sketch. 

Pencil, then ink, then pencil and eventually watercolor washes.

It is not a self portrait or reflection of my surroundings, 

simply exploring technique and having fun.

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Black Bear

I was driving down my road

turned my head

and 

saw a black bear

pop up in the grass full of flowers 

to look at me

pretty much

it was exactly like this little painting

such a dear memory

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Dancers

in their full bloom

they danced

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a friend sent me an email full of:

Fascinating Flowers

I wish I could credit the photographer 

to show appreciation for inspiring this little painting.

I think the flowers are adorable. 

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Silly Fun

the pinks and buns in her hair

are kin to her spirit 

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I haven't done much art lately

unusual for me

felt good to sit down and sketch

and put watercolors to it

just a bit of silly fun

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