Apr 28, 2017

Oak Tree


he leaned his forehead against the tree
quieted his thoughts
and 
waited

his heart melded with the trees heart
the tree let flow
hundreds of years of stories

stories  about the birds that came to nest and sing
the fungi and lichen it gave home to
the fairies that lived beneath its roots
the insects that live in its bark

the lad came to know 
those who rested in the shade of this tree
or found shelter from storm
 he saw the lion that napped in its branches
and so much more

he learned that a tree lives a big life
a deep life
a generous life
roots embedded in the earth
limbs dancing with the grace of the heavens

this lad returned as often as he could
to rest his forehead and heart
against the tree
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sharing with 
PPF
 
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Apr 25, 2017

Scribble Picnic: Tree


he leaned his forehead against the tree
quieted his thoughts
and 
waited

his heart melded with the trees heart
the tree let flow
hundreds of years of stories

stories  about the birds that came to nest and sing
the fungi and lichen it gave home to
the fairies that lived beneath its roots
the insects that live in its bark

the lad came to know 
those who rested in the shade of this tree
or found shelter from storm
 he saw the lion that napped in its branches
and so much more

he learned that a tree lives a big life
a deep life
a generous life
roots embedded in the earth
limbs dancing with the grace of the heavens

this lad returned as often as he could
to rest his forehead and heart
against the tree
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Sharing with Scribble Picnic
this weeks theme: TREE

visit Michael's to see what art others have brought to life 
for this weeks theme.

Thank you Michael!
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Apr 21, 2017

AC: Earth Day



Love love love
for 
our Planet
Earth

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We really do have pretty rocks here in Montana
I found a surprise turquoise colored rock in the forest last weekend
I am told it is copper that makes the pretty color:


This past winter saw the end of my bridge, it broke. 
Today I built a new one.
Such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment!


Now I can walk from the earth on one side of the creek 
to the earth other side, yay! 


Last week I drove an hour north
seeking wildflowers. 
I was delighted to find the lovely Pasque flower and our native bumble bee!

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So much love for our planet and all it's wonderful treasures!

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This weekend our: ART Challenge 
is being hosted by Lovely Melodye
her theme: Earth Day

Visit her blog to see what others are sharing to celebrate Earth Day.

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if you would like to enjoy more glimpses of Montana this time of year
visit my photography blog: Spirithelpers 

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Apr 18, 2017

Scribble Picnic: ladder


her favorite place to meditate
is
floating above

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this weeks theme for 
treat yourself to a visit to see what others are creating.

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I ordered a watercolor sampler
from Legion 
8.8 x 11"
gorgeous papers!

It came in a beautiful folder that feels as though it is made of watercolor paper:



This painting is on Lanaquarelle CP 140#,

it feels rough to the touch, I enjoyed the texture.

I could scrub/lift some paint off better than 
other papers. I would love to work with it again.

Wonderful to try something new
and
I look forward to trying the other papers. 

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Apr 14, 2017

Paint Pary Friday: Spring Eggs


spring begins slowly here
here in the NW corner of Montana

yet
I can tell birds
are building nests
they have me thinking of eggs

which inspired this painting

Wishing you all a lovely Easter weekend
and
spring

visit PPF

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Apr 12, 2017

Scribble Picnic: Rabbit


his heart told him
to wait
and 
trust 
that soon the rabbit 
would nibble the carrot
and
they would be fast friends
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Sharing with my art friends at Scribble Picnic
 
Michael's theme: Rabbit

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Apr 5, 2017

Scribble Picnic & PPF: Grandfather Clock


every night after the sun sank
far below the horizon

she would dance

dance with the clocks music
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Joining Scribble Picnic
theme: grandfather clock
though with all these pinks and purples
perhaps it is a grandmother's clock


go here to visit everyone's art for:
Grandfather Clock

also sharing with Paint Party Friday: 
visit here to see other blog friends art

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Apr 3, 2017

Blue Haired Elf


a little 
blue haired elf
with magical orbs
 
showed up in my tiny sketchbook

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