Month: May 2014
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Eyes of the Heart
“I shut my eyes in order to see.” Paul Gauguin (from Skinnyartist.com) How can one create with eyes shut? Gauguin’s statement would seem to not make any sense. Does he mean painting with a blindfold on? Many paintings out there look as though they have been painted with a blindfold on. Many more look…
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A Short Hiatus While We Move
We’ll be taking a short hiatus from posting as we move to a new home. We’ll be back in a few days!! Don’t tell any secrets while we’re gone! We will be checking. 🙂 See ya soon!
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Weekly Photo Challenge-Work of Art
This simple feather from an unknown bird washed up on the beach and seemed to me, to be a work of art. Simplicity sometimes is a work of art in itself. Its probably not so simple to the bird who lost it. Weekly Photo Challenge-Work of Art
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Weekly Photo Challenge-Work of Art
The intricacies of Spanish Moss are, to me, always a work of art. This art work is created by nature. Weekly Photo Challenge-Work of Art
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Colorful Fridays-Essentially Red
Click the links for a look back at the main reds used by most artists, for a bit of history and a few tips. Wallet Friendly Fire-engine Red Expensive Wormy Insect Red The Invisible Color of Harmonious War Incredible Inedible Yellow-reds The Rosy Red Sisters The Queen’s Red
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Weekly Photo Challenge-On the Move
Being on the move sometimes means hitching a ride wherever you can get one. This bird looks awfully determined to get to his mission. I don’t think he’s realized he’s getting nowhere fast. Maybe someone should tell him lily pads don’t go anywhere, so he can continue on the move riding something that does actually…
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A Labor of Love Reaches a Pinnacle, almost…
Or…playing baseball up a mountain, sort of… Four years ago, while working as a cardiac nurse and a botanical art teacher, I started to think about how the two fields worked together. What did they have in common and how could they benefit each other? Brainstorming with friends, co-workers and fellow artists led to some…
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Arts in Healthcare-An Artist’s Story
This artist created a triptych for a hospital waiting room. She based her creation on a personal experience. Here is her story of the inspiration and how it was completed.