I did not go mad
Gathering moss, the blue shade
Of the tall bamboo.
Art Prescription: Look for what is good and soothing and calm…
Index card with watercolor, collaged quote, and chop that says “hope”
poetry
Lyrics July 13, 2017
The closing walls and
The ticking clocks gonna come
Back and take you home.
–Cold Play
Index card with collage and watercolor:
Taproot July 11, 2017
A taproot anchors
This cheerful yellow yard weed
A bee’s paradise.
Art Prescription: The lowly Dandelion… Actually studies have shown this “weed” to have many health benefits. Bee enthusiast say don’t pull them because they support the bees.
Index card with colored pencil:
Charcoal Sketch July 8, 2017
Where are you going?
How do you plan to get there?
Perhaps leap of faith?
Art Prescription: Day to day life asks us many questions…
Quick sketch with quote on index card:
Favorite Apple July 5, 2017
Gently takes from hand
His soft muzzle, chews, juicy
Favorite apple.
Art Prescription: I love sharing an apple with my horse Finn. I take a bite and then offer him a bite. After a ride and grooming this ritual is so nice. Good boy!!
Index card with watercolor and colored pencil:
Desert July 3, 2017
Walking in desert
To look for water to quench
My soul’s thirst for peace.
Art Prescription: Sometimes depending on where you are physically or mentally in life, it takes a little more work to find the things you need.
Index card with watercolor and colored pencil:
Gadget June 19, 2017
Gardening gadget
An old pair of shears to cut
A vase of posies.
Art Prescription: Just simply graphite…so soothing.
Index card with graphite:
Rainbow June 16, 2017
I found a rainbow
When I looked into the eyes
Sweet mare, Frosty Girl.
Art Prescription: Joy is what you find at the end of a rainbow!
Index card with colored pencil:
Starburst June 15, 2017
Love is like starburst
An explosion of bright light
Into devotion.
Art Prescription: Index card with collaged rice paper, pen and ink, quote, colored pencil:
Say’s Summer June 1, 2017
Watermelon juice
Runs sticky down my arms, drips
Black seeds hit the ground.
Art Prescription: On a hot day nothing say’s summer like a slice of watermelon. And if you are from the south…the spitting contest is ON!
Index card with colored pencil:
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