Yard swing, days gone by
Time to set a while, talk slow
Linger in the shade.
Art Prescription: Iconic scene. A century old farm house. An outside setting with a swing for getting together in the yard.
Author: beverlydyer
Botanical Sketch July 19, 2014
The Queen spreads her seed
Across hill and dale she reigns
With a crown of thorns.
Art Prescription: My Queen Anne’s Lace has gone to seed…fascinating. Ever look this close? I used my 10x magnifying glass.
Work and Play July 18, 2014
Essential play
What is your secret pleasure?
Snicker, giggle, laugh!
Art Prescription: To watch a cat hop and dance around, chasing a stuffed bird with shear delight, leads to giggles.
Life is Story July 17, 2014
Her or His story
Glory moments left unheard
Unless we listen.
Art Prescription: At work at my nursing job today I was thinking about the patient’s need to tell his or her story. Too bad in the computerized, fast, electronic world of taking care of humans, the time to sit and truly listen to your patient’s story is being lost. Good health care providers realize that this is what “care,” “health-care,” is all about. Standing tall on my soap box!!!
Fresh Basil July 16, 2014
Freshly washed by rain
Nothing compares, sweet basil
For corn succotash.
Art Prescription: The scent of basil after a good summer rain is intoxicating. So I brought some inside to add to my fresh corn off-the-cob and tomato succotash.
Part of my mission for the Art Prescription is to encourage others to create. Keep an art journal, paint, or sketch. I’m developing some materials you can use in your next mix-media project available in my shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/beverlydyer?ref=l2-shopheader-name
Collage Dream July 15, 2014
Shelter from the storm
A brown card-board box offered
To a stray black cat.
Art Prescription: While I’m working and preparing to roll out my ideas for collage ephemera on Etsy, painting and cutting, and taking pictures, etc. Blackie, the local stray, occupies my mind. I’m feeding him and giving him some de-worm medicine. He sits cautiously at least 3 feet away. Meanwhile, I’m excited to offer some hand-painted collage pieces for art journaling and mixed media!
Eden July 14, 2014
Hearts on the blue train
Go wild as you stroll the world
Find your own music.
Art Prescription: Art and poetry found today with paper and words.
Mid-Summer July 13, 2014
Mid-July humid
Morning walk, cicadas whirl
Sweat tickles my back.
Art Prescription: The joys of summer are vast. Morning walks are one of them. A brisk gate before the sun beams down with her stinging rays.
I’m working on an Art Prescription Kit with assorted collage papers and instructions for some art journaling pages!
Bucolic July 12, 2014
Bucolic landscape
Cosmos wind upwards, gold flags
Cone flowers stand guard.
Art Prescription: Rode Lacey today!! Meadow ride across freshly cut pastures, bucolic. Then home to sketch in my own garden. Grateful for this day.
Summer Pool July 11, 2014
Summer pool, splash, squeal
Kaleidoscope reflections
Water sparkles, sun.
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