I sit today, at the hospital with my Mum, spending time with her. I sit as if, I am awaiting for the beginning of a concerto, I know it will be bring me to tears, but it will also give me a sense of peace and beauty. My mother's faith is great, as she always says, "everything begins, with the true maestro." "Waiting For the Maestro" Oil/Canvas 40"x30" ... Continue Reading »
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Honor The Women In Your Life
For those of you who are blessed to have your mother, May 8th, is a day that is recognized to honor her. if you are like most, you honor this woman every day of her life, by living your life in a way, that she would want you to. For those of us, whose mothers have transitioned out of this life, this can be a bittersweet day. We remember her with love, and then remember, that she is no longer with us. We continue her legacy by living our lives with integrity and the lessons she taught us. Some of us may not have any of those memories above. You may be one of those courageous women, who did it alone, then you are to be ... Continue Reading »
Journey
There is not one aspect of life that does not require a journey. It may be the physical act of a journey, a mental journey, an emotional journey or a spiritual journey. It is a fact, that a learning process can be had by any and all journeys, you just need to be open to the lesson(s). Make all your journeys count, because in life, destination always looms big before you. May all your journeys lead you to your ultimate self actualization. Peace to you and yours. ... Continue Reading »
Duet – The Real Dance
Illustration Friday is a wonderful outlet to get artists creating on a weekly basis. It gives a word prompt, every week. This week the word is "duet." Hmmm...I'm sure that word does bring about songs, music, dances, couples and possibly love. It does for me, too! But, I took a little detour from the traditional visual. What comes to my mind is the "duet" of our inner and outer selves. You, know that duet, that dance! It's the duet we do when we present one self to the world and keep that protected, vulnerable, beautiful self, well hidden. We all dance this duet with ourselves moment-to-moment. Now take a breath, slow and deep...I would ... Continue Reading »
Family Time – Toy days no more!
There use to be a time when she and I would have days and days of play time, where all we would do is create art projects and play with toys: Barbies, Legos, Puzzles, Games, watch "Little Bear and Land Before Time". Now I have to steal time for pixs and hugs! No illustration or painting can stand up against my beautiful creation except her brother, my first beautiful creation! This Saturday is strictly family time, I'm hoping for a few good snuggles...:) Happy Saturday! Be with the ones you love, if not call them! Peace to you and yours! ... Continue Reading »
Cultivating: Enchantment
My soul has an absolute and relentless need for trips into enchantment. It requires, enchantment like the body needs food and the mind needs thought to survive. But, I am bombarded daily, by a culture who prides itself on disapproving and explaining the sources of enchantment. Our society is always explaining away every mystery, one after another, under the guise of sophistication, the need to grow-up and the need to appear intelligent. As if indulging in the imagination, is not any of these things! I often wonder, is this why American culture is so obsessed with the fear of aging? Instead, we only need to hold on to all things that keep ... Continue Reading »
Stirred by JAPAN
The word this week for illustration Friday is stir. I am glad that they had a word to prompt me, because I was at a lost for words due to the devastation in Japan. My instinct is to help, so in addition to my donation to the Red Cross, to help the survivors in Japan, I am donating proceeds from the sales of this image from Fine Art America to the Red Cross. Please go to: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/moon-howl-indigene-theresa-gaskin.html to purchase a print or card. Devastation stirs up great emotions and sometimes all you can do is, howl. Thank you in advance for your help and support in advance. Offered in Peace and Prayers. ... Continue Reading »
