Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
Troubadour
With broad colorful brushstrokesand strong, yet slender, lineshe painted a new portraiton the canvas of his lifeWoven on strings pluckedand strummed chordsvocal chords guided by the poet’s voice• • •Oh, the joy, the exhilarationstepping into the bigger picturewearing...
Field or Shelter
Our greatest happinessis in the field of possibilityrather than theshelter of certaintyI am certain ofmy love of Spiritand joyous aboutthe possibilities of life…
As Things Percolate – Pen and Ink
While my next big move is percolating, I fell back to my go to - pen and ink. . . So the big idea about doing Spirit Portraits is in the works. Actually, I've fully realized that I have all that I need to do them at hand already, and that I myself am ready. First off,...
Soul Food
Once through the knotholethe Sun shines brighterthe bird song is sweeterThe grass is greenerin my own yardand all aroundLike squirrel munchingon the fading magnolia blossomsI’m dining on the soul foodThe blossoms of my own new historysoaking up renewed lightawakened...
The Joy of Experimenting – a Portrait Layer by Layer
One portrait layer by layer It's so way past my bedtime. Still, I couldn't make myself stop and go to bed. Although I had a reluctant model (she loves being her age, but does not like to look like it), my brush and pencils did not wish to quit. This Spirit Portrait...
Oh Boy! A Whole New Universe
Oh Boy! I'm excited. The new transparent liquid acrylic paints I used to create this new universe are wonderful - everything I dreamed they should be. Plus the acrylic paint pen that I invented? Well, someone caught the vibe and actually created them! And they...
Deep Peace
There is an eternity in every momentThroughout the day, take a momentfor prayer and reflectionThere is unending peace there...=====Deep peace rainsits misty blanketupon my crazinessEach timeI check in with Spirit
While the Paint Dries
Sometimes other good things happen while the paint dries. This morning I got up before the dark dissipated. I wanted to play with the new transparent liquid acrylics a bit before my appointment this morning which is before I go into the store to do Stones of Change...
Another Idea
I bought some transparent acrylics today, but have not had the opportunity to work with them yet. Another idea that I had was that I could paint and color my drawings digitally for my Spirit Paintings. I've done quite a bit of that with my pen drawing,...
Dancing Breezes
With birdlike beak, he sniffed the airflapped his arms and stretchedthen fluttered off to the next thoughtwhich was very similar to the last• • •In a nest of pregnant stillnesswhere feathered thoughts circledenough peaceful song aroseto keep him centered and content•...
In the Process
My life is spent in the process: of becoming, of doing, of simply being. Today's process involves a new pursuit. A friend of mine is clairvoyant. She suggested to me that I start doing Spirit Portraits of "real people" as part of my readings offerings. I have always...
A Jar
The door is ajarunlocked by willingness• • •I am a jarready and willinga vessel of lightExpectant and emptywhile filled to overflowingwith joy – the stuff of Love• • •Pushing softly with whispersintrepid faith through fearI open the door to greet the light