Lavender and Lilac, Spring Inspired

spirits of earth and air

let us dance

with gloreous flare

ethereal we share as kin

breathe dance laugh

and spin

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recently I was thrilled to win a copy of Seth Apter's recent book:

The Pulse of Mixed Media;

Secrets and Passions of 100 Artists Revealed

this book overflows with questions to the artists

about how they feel about their art:

where do you find you inspiration

what emotions show up in your art work

what expresses the inner most you

and so on the questions continue

also

 the book overflows with wonderful art!

I love learning about artists

Thank you Seth for the gift of your book!

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I am sharing this with Sofia's Sunday Sketches

Lovely Sunday to you all!
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New Life

may the breath of life

bring grace and joy 

to you and yours

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to enjoy others art:

Sunday Sketches

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Spring Deer

recently

visiting Karen Ruane's blog: Contemporary Embroidery

I enjoyed how Karen mixed stitching on paper with her cloth fibre stitching

so I thought to give it a try

stitching and watercolors on handmade Khadi paper from India

treat yourself to a leisurely visit at Karen's blog

or even sign up for her amazing class!

Her students are creating awesome pieces!

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these last few months i have enjoyed using 
DoTerra high quality organic essential oils.

I am enjoying DoTerra fennel essential oil right now. 
one drop in a glass of water,
quite refreshing!

Used for centuries for its many health benefits, Fennel essential oil has pronounced antioxidant properties and is considered a tonic. It is often used to relieve indigestion (supporting the healthy functions of the stomach), to aid in any kind of digestive issue and to support improvements to the lymphatic system. Fennel's sweet yet spicy aroma is balancing and has familiar licorice notes.

I love the taste of it!

If you are interested in learning more
or trying it yourself
you can visit my DoTerra store.

note: detailed hair inspired by: western cedar foliage:

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Do You Believe in Magic?

the magic of a hat is just that
shape size color fabric
imbues the wearer with its spirit
she loved her emerald hat
for when she wore it 
invisible realms
revealed themselves to her
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imagine that
a magical hat
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Visit Sophia's Sunday Sketches
for more artists
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Cedar is her Name

her hair she wore as earth armor
protective energy within each strand
and also it did guide her
to the treasures of our land
the strands are kin with thuja plicata
a noble tree for sure

together they
hold sacred space

endearing to our human race
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this is where i found my inspiration for her hair:

so sorry it is out of focus!

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happy Paint Party Friday!

Beads in Her Hair

days felt right
under the sight
of the owl who bathed
in golden light
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visit: Sunday Sketches

to enjoy others art

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if you enjoyed this gals hair
you might enjoy a look at the first pieces i did with hair like this
Waterling
and
Earthling
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March 17th

you would have been 
75 years of age today

Happy Birthday Papa

when i think of you
i feel the spirit of love

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spring has begun to melt winter away

and yet today 2 inches plus snow graced our world.....

a couple weeks ago

ice crystals cloaked the forest trees:

and so the slow dance begins

of winter into spring

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to enjoy others art, visit:

Sofia's Sunday Sketches

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Watercolor Pencil and Gesso

recently, my dear friend Abigail taught me to use a Stabilo Aquarellable pencil

to sketch with and then take gesso to it to transform it into paint, much like one would take a wet brush

to a watercolor pencil. 

I believe she learned it from Misty Mawn.

This technique was quite challenging for me, 

 yet I have been hooked!

I have a wee moleskine 3.5"x5.5" journal and have been creating faces every chance I get with this technique.

Somehow i think it brings a new spirit to my art. I love this about new techniques!

see the sketch on the right:

then i work the lines with gesso:

something about one color, golden

and then the white gesso that is interesting to me:

i think this is my favorite, sorry the scan is a little blurry:

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thank you for your visit

i so enjoy your company

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if you would enjoy more art, visit Paint Party Friday!

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Guardian

she watched from her cyan realm

with a soft heart

caring eyes

witness

watcher

angelic presence

they flourished within her aura

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this piece is done in a journal i made

and folds out into three  sections

 

 

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Visit Sunday Sketches

to enjoy art from other artists

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Flowers Sprout in Her Footsteps

I've been busy with commissioned art this week

three pieces

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it is sweet to fulfill another persons vision

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the above is a take off on a piece i created years ago

now it tells another families story

this was the original:

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wishing you all a lovely Wednesday

and every day beyond

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