Haiku April 8, 2012

Daisies are daisies

And Dandelions are “weeds”

Both yellow flowers.

Art Prescription:  So how does one become a noble flower versus a mere weed? It’s all about how you are labeled. And usually how labels occur is by a precedence set for others to judge. Most spiritual leaders throughout history did not spend their time judging others, rather they spent their time helping others. When the sun goes down it is our own conscious we bed. It is sometimes hard being human…negative thoughts can grow like weeds, leaving little room for the flowers. Grow the garden you want to see in your mind!

Haiku April 7, 2012

Mulch is like a frame

Greens, flowers, pop with color!

Ibuprofen now!!

Art Prescription:  Sam and I spread about 12 cubic yards of mulch in our neighbor’s yard and ours. We all worked as a team. Rewarding job, as the gardens look beautiful. Taking a break from painting art to create a garden to inspire my muse!!

 

Haiku April 6, 2012

Industriousness

Some have it others do not

Why spend life idle?

Art Prescription:  Today is my grandmother’s birthday. She was one of the most industrious people I’ve ever known. She lived alone and made her life complete and content by gardening, quilting, canning, cooking, sewing, reading… I feel very sorry for people who can’t find their way in the world with purpose and energy. We have this one precious life to live each day to its fullest!! I’m extremely thankful I married an industrious man…made my grandma proud!! Happy Birthday Annie! Miss you!

 

Haiku April 5, 2012

Dark, rich, earthy mulch

Seven cubic yards piled high

Time in the garden!!

Art Prescription:  Worked my nursing job today and then came home to get dirt under my finger-nails in the garden. Besides doing art, nothing makes me happier than the fruitful labor of gardening. Plant flowers that inspire the muse!

Haiku April 4, 2012

Purr, sound of a cat

Pink padded paws make biscuits

My belly the dough!

Art Prescription:  One of the delightful perks of working from home is to be able to take mini-breaks in order to get a massage. My cats love nothing better than when I put my legs up a wall for a restorative yoga pose and they can hop up and knead my head, belly, back… We call it a “company break.” It’s important to take breaks!! You will go back to your work refueled.

Haiku April 3, 2012

Velvety new leaves

Shimmer in late day sunshine

Emerge fresh and green.

Art Prescription:  Spring has sprung and new growth is exploding everywhere. Greens are abundant, nature’s favorite color. Matching greens with paint is a lesson in color theory…is it a yellow-green, a blue-green, a cool green, a warm green? One of my favorite exercises is to mix greens. Start with a cool blue and cool yellow, then warm blue and warm yellow. See how many shades of green you can mix!!

Haiku April 2, 2012

A lonely swing creaks

As breeze blows it back and forth

Playground is empty.

Art Prescription:  Think of the difference in mood a busy playground with squealing children can set versus a quiet and empty Saturday at the school yard. Through art and writing we can express and share mood with color, line, and words. How has your Monday been?

Haiku April 1, 2012

Bright sunshine spring clean

Cobwebs cleared from mind, garage

Salt bath and Rose!

Art Prescription:  After a very busy week, I took today “off.” This involved washing my van, yard work, cleaning out garage…etc. Spring cleaning can be rejuvenating. My reward a lavender, eucalyptus, salt, hot bath while reading poetry and sipping a lovely Rose…life is good!

Haiku March 31, 2012

Brownies scent the house

Cats purr while birds build new nests

Wonder fills spirit.

Art Prescription: Taught an Art Prescription (TM) class today and as usual was touched and amazed at the human heart and the willingness to create and share. And my wonderful husband has cooked a special dinner!

Haiku March 30, 2012

She softly chortles

He lands confident above

A brand new nest waits.

Art Prescription: It’s so delightful to observe birds in spring. My new blue bird box has interested chickadees and blue birds. I’m not sure who will end up with the property. I’m teaching an Art Prescription workshop tomorrow. We will be working with collage and expressive painting. Paint, drip, spatter, cut, glue, write….anything goes!!