Nov 19, 2012

Her Gentle Gaze

her gentle gaze



the colors in first image are fairly accurate
it is hard to photograph art on this dark evening
days grow shorter as we move towards winters Solstice
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Nov 17, 2012

Fairy and Friends


daydreaming
gazing
at my wooden ceiling
i noticed a fairy
sitting on a snail
well that got me out of bed and sketching

smile


inspiration can be found in endless ways
~
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may you walk in beauty
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Nov 13, 2012

Medicine Man


spirit of a medicine man
with feathers he did dance
and 
he pranced
for he knew he was a wonderfully unique
creature
the sort that brought magic to all he did meet
a treasure for any who he may greet
~

I have been putting original art 
in my Etsy shop
find:
let him be your lucky charm 
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Nov 10, 2012

Gift of a Wand


such a magical offering
can her heart open to accept his fairy gift?

 
four versions of Finn
and i just love drawing ladies on their toes!
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I shared these sketches last week at:

thought it was time to share them here

and
a huge smile and thank you to:
for her wonderful piece of art!

 I won the bowls and i love it. 
It is even more vibrant in person. 
Thank you Tracey!

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Visit Sophia's:
to enjoy other peoples sketches!   
  


Nov 5, 2012

Election's Eve


as a dear friend replaced my plumbing today
i found myself drawing a Buddist monk

in meditation
~
i thought about our country
the USA 
our election tomorrow
    
 my heart leans towards all hearts
may we consider the best path
for all life
on planet earth
 ~
may we consider paths that support life
of trees
 of flowers
 fungi
and critters
all people

may peace and health and love
reign on earth
  
with love,
Tammie 
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Nov 3, 2012

Sunday Sketches


I remember when i began drawing
and painting

sketching seemed challenging
i felt i needed to know how to draw 
to create a sketch

i felt that a sketch was a zen like piece of art
a skilled person 
could make something interesting from a simple line
or lines


now i love sketching
i love trial and error
i do have a 'bit' more skill
and sketching freely is satisfying

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Oct 29, 2012

Swinging to Her Own Tune



there's a witch hanging from the moon

sitting on her broom

swinging swaying to her own tune

looking down on the earth

across the universe

she spies a bird in flight


is filled with delight

noting that is

another way to fly

across the sky
walking in the forest
the other day
i looked up to see this
Great Grey Owl
looking into my eyes

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Wishing you a wonderful 
Samhain
and
Halloween
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As an added treat, Amalia of Pencils and Fireflies
has a wonderful post:

Artist Sketchbooks Show and Tell

I am honored to be one of the artists, 
treat your self and visit Amalia's beautiful blog!
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Oct 25, 2012

Autumn Sketches


tis an autumn joy
to catch falling leaves
~
i hear that inversion postures
boost our immune system
good with all the colds and flues going around!
~

I am having so much fun creating ink pen sketches 
in my lovely sketchbook!
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Oct 20, 2012

Marta's Sketch Book


our realm of blogging
on line classes
we meet people
whom we have never met
in person
yet become part of our hearts 

one day i received this gorgeous journal in the mail
from my dear friend Marta
she is a magical artist
and woman of heart and care

i feel honored to call her my friend


i decided to make this a pen sketch book
no pencil
no paint
no erasing 
for the pens i use are permanant

the above was done with a dip pen


eating at Loula's cafe
trying to note details of a woman across from me
without disturbing her meal and privacy
NOT easy!
this actually looks a bit like her


Diamonds (above)
was done as the sun set... into Stillwater Lake:

I love doing art outside
During summer, mosquitoes get in the way
winter; freezing temps

Swirly (above)
is an imaginary being


being of the branches
and the wee fairy kin
are imaginary friends
~

Thank you for taking a peak at my sketch book

thank you Marta for such a lovely surprise and gift!

xxoxxoooo
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