Dec 30, 2012

Hovering Above the Sea


sitting at the sea
she appeared to me
assuring all my dreams
light is what it seems
offering a heart stance
her light uplifted grace
though she disappeared
her light is always near
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(photographed in the snow)

may 2013 be filled with the magic of life

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enjoy gorgeous winter wilderness 
of 
NW Montana
visit my other blog:
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Dec 26, 2012

The Invisible Realm

if it weren't for his clothing
the birds that land on his hand
a transparent elf he would be
in our land

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I made this little piece for
to raise money for:

Exhale Unlimited (E.U.) Gallery
953 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Saturday, January 12, 2013 | 7-10PM
Show runs January 12 – February 10, 2013

E.U. Gallery is proud to present Twitter Art Exhibit: Los Angeles, an international exhibition of original postcard art benefiting Art Division, a nonprofit (501)(c)3 organization dedicated to training and supporting underserved youth (18-25) in L.A.’s Rampart District, an at-risk group within one of Los Angeles’ most densely populated and underserved communities. Through focused instruction, individualized tutoring and personal support, each student is given the tools they need to pursue higher education, achieve self-sufficiency and obtain careers in the arts. For more info, please visit www.artdivision.org.  


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our snowy world:
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Dec 22, 2012

Lovely Holidays


 star light
candle light
heart light
shines bright
mushroom friend
forest kin
wishing one and all 
lovely holidays
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Dec 20, 2012

Blessed Solstice


winter's beauty now begins
shortest days come to an end...
more light enhances each coming day
Winter Solstice Celebrate

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I made this piece for a 3D Winter Solstice show 
(the bear, woman and sun hover above the landscape)
in Kalsipell Montana

stop by to see the wonderful art on their walls
and enjoy a yummy meal!
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Lovely Solstice to one and All
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Dec 19, 2012

Prayers


sending heartfelt prayers
the spirit of peace
true wishes for serenity
for all those with pain and suffering
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Dec 16, 2012

Watercolors

tiny aqua wing
she plays with even smaller things
friend and toy all at once
tiny aqua wing
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oh, i want to learn how to use watercolors
i love the colors in these zecchi paints from Italy

but i think watercolors have rules
(or not)
i can see that one color must be very dry before another color is added next to it, or they bleed..... a few examples of bleeding in this tiny 4x6 painting
 
i would love
any suggestions for how to work with watercolors
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Dec 11, 2012

Colors are Fun

born of the mossy forest floor
she rose with grace and dignity
creature not quite human
yet and earthling all the same
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we are now cloaked in a thick blanket of snow:
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Dec 5, 2012

Harry Potter and the Elf at the Post Office


at the post office
there he was
a unique individual
minding his own
as though he lived
in a world all his own

an elf!

I just had to sketch him!


recently
I Won!!!
wahoooo

Look at how beautifully the package arrived! (above)

Erin made a fabulous wonderful magical 
Harry Potter!

(the colors of this photograph does not do him justice)

still, he is so adorable! 
he is leaning up against my magic ink pen journal

some how, i feel that
 Harry Potter, movies and books

have shown us that the people of our world love magic

how wonderful
because i feel that magic is swirled into each breath
if we allow it 


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adendum: i have not read the Harry Potter Books
but have enjoyed the movies!


Nov 30, 2012

Slight Smile


hello,

i pulled out my water soluble pastel crayons:
 
then took a wet brush to them
so fun
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sale in Beauty Flows my etsy shop!

15% off 
through Dec. 15th, 2012

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Nov 26, 2012

wings


in the far off distance
she found a light

much like the light within her heart
which gave her wings
to fly
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may you walk in beauty
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Nov 21, 2012

Joy in Friendship


joy existed with her fairy friend
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offering you flowers 
a thank you for your lovely friendship in our:
 land of blog

 may you walk in beauty
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also:

sale in my etsy shop!
now till Dec. 15th!
at check out
click on: apply shop coupon
and write in:
FORYOU15OFF

then you will get 15% off your purchase
(not shipping)

Enjoy!

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
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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
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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
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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
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i hear that inversion postures
boost our immune system
good with all the colds and flues going around!
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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
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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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