Hips slide back and forth

Big strong muscles move, rhythm

Warm silky bare back.

Art Prescription:  Even though it sounds like a chapter out of a romance novel, it is horse-back riding. And it is all that…

Light in the kitchen

Shines at a different tilt

August long shadows.

Art Prescription:  Haven’t done a tree in a while. Soothing black and white. Sumi-ink on watercolor paper 8 1/2 x 11. Available in my Etsy shop for $25.00.

Real women have hips

Like a rose we bloom, fleshy

Each part delicate.

Art Prescription:  Painted on mailing labels today. Home-made washi tape. 3 x 5 collage

Summer slips away

A few leaves fall here and there

Flowers turn to seed.

Art Prescription:  Lovely walk with friend’s today at NC Botanical Gardens. Many of the flowers have turned to seed which means abundant food for the song-birds. Seed pods are so intricate and a challenge to draw. Here are my cone-flowers and cosmos going to seed. Pen and ink in journal.

A field of milk weed

Bright orange Monarchs swirl dance

Long flight, Mexico.

Art Prescription:  Often when we think we are seeing Monarchs, it is their look-a-like Viceroys. Monarchs are on the decline due to human impact. It warms my heart and soul to find this natural field of milk weed on a hike at Merritt’s Pasture here in Chapel Hill, NC. Thank you to them for holding space for these beautiful creatures to carry on.

Hello Art Prescription friends,

I’m a big fan of Stampington and their latest magazine is called Bella Grace. They are sponsoring a blog hop and thought you artists might enjoy.

The Bella Grace Blog Hop

We’re so excited about the release of Bella Grace that we’ve invited a number of well-known authentic living artists, writers, photographers, and bloggers to join us for a very special blog hop event that will take place all throughout the month of August. In honor of the first volume of what we know is going to become a beloved publication, we’re asking our friends to share their own Bella Grace-inspired stories, poetry, photographs, and art. Best of all, each and every one of our co-hosts will be giving away a copy of this stunning magazine, which means our lovely readers have even more chances to win their own free issue.

Walk the walk my friend

Speak your one true voice, be heard

And trust in yourself.

Art Prescription:  My mission is to encourage people to live a creative life. To use the power of art to tap into their truths. Art journaling is a tool for getting through many of life’s challenges. I hope where-ever you are in your journey you can find some peace in art. Don’t hesitate to email me with questions about how to go about adding a journal into your life.

Thick humid August

Cicadas play a duet

Children blow bubbles.

Art Prescription:  The simplicity of blowing a bubble and watching it lift into the air till it pops!! Lift your hopes into the breeze, watch them travel!!

Hot orange pepper

Not for the mild, faint of heart

She means business!!

Art Prescription:  My friend’s mom grows an abundance of peppers. And she always gets a package full. I plan to make “pepper poppers,” but the habaneros are only for drawing. Too hot for me!! 

A little sun ray

Breaks through dark grey heavy clouds

White picket fence glows.

Art Prescription:  Best intentions brought forth. Here is my second painting from found feathers. Peace…