Thursday, December 31, 2020

The year in my art world

This year has seen a lot of princess warriors with words of wisdom


Some angels small and mighty. Bringing tidings of joy and peace to a chaotic world
Then appeared more whimsical girls. Gifts of gold and amber
Strong bold woman  ready to take on the world



Keeping a watch on all Gods creatures 

Taking back the heart of the world. Calming, accepting ,peaceful


Truth speaks loudly but
It has to be spoken from the heart


Truth must be spoken in peace and love from a heart that will not harm. Peace from God which passes understanding.
Small joys and blessings abound.



 we must take time to look for the small joys in the day. Even when not right in front of your face

Always ready to be there when you need it

Nature has so much to give. Beauty all around tiny creatures kept safe by care and love.

as 2020 comes to an end tonight  I begin where I started. With a Loving God, Savior and Holy spirit
 that guides me. Even when I take wrong turns or my own ways. Peace to all and may the Joy of God dwell in your heart forever. It does mine❤




Peace be with you. The joy of Christ dwell in your heart. Welcome 2021

May the season be always in your heart and mind!



Merry Christmas and Blessings on the New Year. 


 quiet blissful nights by fire with hubby and kitties. Movies. Movies and snacking 





The night of the Christmas star, walked down to the ocean by Skull Creek. Perfect evening then went for a ride to see the lights of the neighborhood.  Home to peace and calm. 




Christmas morning slow and cozy, always time for kitties to have fun in wrappings, joy to watch grands on FaceTime. Still big kids❤. Lots of surprise gifts and more good food. Blessed. 


 





Syd and jet on FaceTime. What a different year. All are well. Blessings abound. Prayers for those whose loved ones have passed. Times are difficult in our world. 




Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Natures medicine

I have the week off to just wander and be!
I absolutely love just taking a phot of the earth- random beauty, with no intention of being perfect yet it is.
reflection of fall brings peace and tranquility yet a big alligator(not pictured) was on the distant shore of this lagoon- warming his body from the cold night. Pictures are sometimes not what they seem or are they? maybe he was afraid of me!
These rock sculptures popped up over night in one of my favorite morning walk spots. That view is looking out to the Atlantic off the coast. Loved that each day more where made. Someone else was here- we are not as isolated as we think. Creators are everywhere.



The loons were all lined up today - chilly morning - too cold to dive for fish? HA!

 

Settling in for Christmas

Even tho I still have a few more days to work at my office, time has begun to slow down, the house is decorated all things bought and shipped. A big sigh from me- now on to me time in the studio. Really feeling like branching in to folk artin my paintings and doing more collage in my journals. I have asked Santa for the books to inspire me and perusing blogs to see what is out there. Always learning something new! Here are a few new to me styles shipped for the holiday- more to come.

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Time well spent




Love the sight, sound and smell of using my Mothers Singer machine. Snipping all of my hoard of fabrics and ephemera. Using all of my favorite treasures I have been hoarding for some day! I am on a much needed break from my job this week, this is my joy time. Creating, soul searching, slowing down, and feeling at peace in my home. This is my sacred place, in my head and heart. I have my conversations with God and commune with nature on my walks every morning. I  take time to make healthy good suppers for my hubby and myself. It will be tough to re enter the hectic world of work - so I will create this book to remind me that life is made from things we love and gather daily.  

My fabric journal that keeps me busy using up the treasures I love 





 

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Get the emotions out in color

It is amazing how my emotions calm themselves and sort themselves as I put color on my journal pages. No rhyme nor reason. One color follows another, one feeling is blue, one green, one red, then white puts them all in perspective. No judgement no perfection. I sigh and my body relaxes,I settle in and go with the flow These are my pages tonight, getting back in this habit is my sanctuary. The words are next and I do not ponder I just write. Enjoy my flow of color and words. May they give you inspiration to start an art journal. 



Sunday, May 3, 2020

Art journal emotions

 There are days that only a picture can express. Emotions felt as life leaves and goes on. Heart break for so many who have been unable to say goodbye,
 For those who have no explanation why, for those who feel the empty. Hope that the empty can slowly fill with acceptance ,peace and a reason to continue creating life moments. Burying one but seeing life still grow from whatever seed was left behind.


Wonderful perspective.  Living in moment is all we can do. Our brains need a break from trying to figure what new normal looks like. We may even need to grieve the old. We may be going through grief stages and have wondered why we feel so scattered.  Live today. Do the next right thing. Feel the emotions. Give yourself a break. We are all feeling this. Watch for the artist, the writers, the philosophers, the creatives of our day to put it in words or make it visible. We are resilient. This is hard. We will make it through.
 

Heading in to spring

 It has been a very mild winter here on the island, and I have taken advantage of the cool weather in the mornings to head out for my walk. ...