Haiku July 13, 2013 Pieces of Life

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Life is a puzzle

At times all the pieces fit

At times parts are lost.

Art Prescription:  So what do you do on those days where things just don’t seem to fit together? What can you do to shift your mood to something better? Exercise, art, music, cook, pets…name your remedy! Please share!

puzzle

 

Haiku July 12, 2013 Rejuvination

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Rejuvination

A spring of positive strength

Renew, refresh, grow!!

Art Prescription:  I’ve had two very busy days at my nursing job. Life presents us many ways to grow and learn. Art is a perfect conduit for catharsis, a way to channel emotions, and come out on the other side with a sense of renewal.

leaves orange

Haiku July, 11, 2013 Steady Drizzle

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Set out for a walk

Clouds gathered, distant rumble

Rain drops fall, I’m wet!!

Art Prescription:  This time of year a walk in a steady drizzle can actually be refreshing. Then my neighbor’s dog took off running wild through the woods, freaked by the thunder. I went off after him, poison ivy and all! Like a deer he shot through the bramble. Luckily he and his owner are both safely home, not sure who is more shaken. For me, a warm shower and a glass of wine should do.

rain abstract

 

Haiku July 9, 2013 Loneliness

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Loneliness is not

Being only flower bud

But failure to bloom.

Art Prescription:  The garden is ripe with buds and blooms and it occurs to me that to make a garden whole it takes many elements. The rain, the sun, the soil, birds, bees, and the instinctual element of life growing on despite any adversary. A tree fallen by a storm, will only grow upward with new branches. We humans get so attached to this one short life we live. If you relish in nature’s messages, you will be at peace with the whole. Four winds, Bev

Eternal Summer

Haiku July 8, 2013 Spiragira!

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Sun spiragira

Intricate patterns emerge

Rings of rays blossom,

Art Prescription:  Did you know the “petals” of the sunflower are not true petals? The true flowers are the tiny rays that form the amazing spiral design on the head of a sunflower and many other “ray” flowers. Here’s another watercolor pencil sketch, finished with a quick big brush of water.

sunflower

Haiku July 7, 2013 Be Brave

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With the will of ants

Nature’s determination

It’s time to be brave.

Art Prescription:  Have you ever watched the determination of an ant,  or group of ants, trying to carry something. One ant will try to move something 10 times its size.

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Haiku July 6, 2013 Bee Balm

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Busy, busy, bees

Yo-yo over red bee balm

Fill up on the sweet.

Art Prescription:  Idyllic July day. Spent most of it outside admiring my garden and then walked over to the North Carolina Botanical Garden.  The abundance of flowers is intoxicating.

bee balm