The first day of May always brings a smile to my face! As a kid, in the green but rainy Pacific NW, that was the day that heralded …. Spring. Florals May 1….. It was my non-official day to get outside and find Spring flowers around the gardens. I’d dash out in between […]
Gorgeous rich ruby red stalks splaying out in verticals and diagonals. The reds, a perfect foil to the citrine green foliage. Delightful Colors found in the garden. Illustrations…. This photograph, is one of the few, I would use as a direct source to paint from. It would (and will) make a lovely illustration, […]
Outdoors, fresh air. Wandering through the woods. Its lovely out there! Inspiring. I’ve combined two of my favorite things, painting and nature…. trees. Inspired As I mentioned in my last post, zen strolls, I’ve been working. Creating. Inspired by the trees, in color. Watercolor Charts Two Basic color charts in watercolor. Easy. And […]
Can we lower blood pressure in under 5 minutes? A soft smile upon our faces? And, can we be Ready for the day? Calm morning strolls, no matter how short, are perfect. Perfect for refreshing, for inspiring. For gaining new insights. The Zen Strolls My Zen Strolls began a few years ago, with the instructions […]
The Sleepwalkers. Its an old book, really old, 1959. Yet, I find it immensely compelling. The author, Arthur Koestler. Who? …. nope, never heard of him. That’s alright, neither had I. But, just read this: “Every Creative Act involves a new innocence of perception liberated from the cataract of accepted belief.” Arthur Koestler, The […]
The taste of a petal upon the morning breeze. A simple pleasure, really. Change of Plans I’d planned to write up a post on cold wax today; showing you a fantastic book I’ve read. Plus a few art samples. My heart just wasn’t there. I needed a zen stroll. But, I […]
Doors and Windows: they’ve fascinated all of us in one way or another for centuries. I’ve chosen them, as the Theme, for Term 1, 2018. Why? They’re interesting to paint, with great shapes and designs. However, its more than just that. Art. Its not enough, just to paint pretty. The aim is to […]
The colors of an orchid, delighting the artist within. The lasting after effects of Valentine’s Day. Its color, that touches the artist’s soul… more so, than chocolates. In Love With Orchids Orchids represent: beauty, peace, strength, elegance, perfection. Due to their symmetry, and the straight lines on their petals, orchids […]
March 31, 1866 was the last time North America saw this eclipse, known as the blue blood moon. The Southern Hemisphere has a more recent viewing: December 30 1982. Still, that is a long wait either way! Moon Inspired Colors…. check. Details….check. My television, the Southern Sky. Inked blue, the night […]
The faces we see. Passing us by. On the walls, crouched in canoes, rising tall as totems. More faces, mirrored in the deep ebony ponds.Perhaps, even a few faces planted somewhere in the gardens. What a wonderful joy to find faces in the Cloud Dome at the Gardens by the Bay. It is …… Singapore […]