Haiku April 30, 2012 Business

An entrepreneur

Launches with the heart, takes risks

Builds success in life!!

Art Prescription:  Creativity means doing, managing, producing, promoting, and building the business you see in your mind. It’s persistence, stubbornness, tiredness, joyfulness, sleeplessness…what other ness comes to mind. The support of your spouse, family, and friends means the world…they believe in you! Do you believe in yourself?

 

Haiku April 29, 2012 Hope

Anticipation

Momentum that carries you

Hope, dreams, to do list!

Art Prescription:  Wonderful feedback this weekend at the Durham Art Walk on my newest Bird Song Collection! People made a bee-line to these new fun mixed-media pieces. Good for me because I love doing them. Hopes, dreams, and creativity are at the core of my life…I am very fortunate to have the loving support of my husband!

Haiku April 28, 2012 Respect

Karma goes around

Bricks laid with love are secure

With lies, no framework.

Art Prescription:  Nature does a great job with teaching us about reliability. Seasons come and go, and nature knows her beauty to perform. Nature cannot fake you out…the bees know which way to go!! Trust your inner wisdom for guidance. Only you know what soothes your soul.

 

Haiku April 26, 2012 Glory Days

Glory days pass by

Peaks in time dazzle your thoughts

All of this is you!

Art Prescription:  Whether you’ve just attended a reunion or run into someone you worked with in the past, it’s human nature to think about our “glory days.” As a culture we are always looking back to remember our lives, our families, our decisions, our dreams…How does the song go?  “Glory days in the wink of a young girl’s eye.” I’m gracious for all the wonderful experiences I’ve had that make up my life view today…and miles to go!!

 

Haiku April 25, 2012 Walk

Wren chortles tree top

Beagle bays at larger dog

Footsteps patter path.

Art Prescription:  Beautiful day. Hard to stay focused and get work done. Sam home and we went for a walk. This time of day I find much amusement in the neighborhood dogs. Sounds tell us so much about what is going on in our environment!

Haiku April 24, 2012 Curry

Fresh cut pink roses

Fragrant curry cooks on stove

Tuesday filled with love.

Art Prescription:  After an exciting open studio last night, today was a day to dote on my home and husband. I’m pretty much at my happiest enjoying the luxuries of my garden and kitchen. Six vegetable curry on the stove! Yum! Every day is meant to bring joy. The sights, smells, and spirits of a well-loved home is magic.

Haiku April 23, 2012 Cold

April, cold wind whips

Winter’s final arctic chill

Shorts will have to wait.

Art Prescription:  Brrrrr….chilly day. Had to turn my heat on in my studio to knock the chill off. Fortunately it will not freeze, so new annuals and fresh blossoms are safe. I’m glad my art show this weekend is inside.

Come see me in the Carolina Theater Sat. and Sun. April 28, and 29. Part of the Durham Art Walk!!

Haiku April 22, 2012 Earth Day

Yoga in the rain

Birds serenade while grass grows

Sunday, time to play.

Art Prescription:  Finally a day to just play with paint! My studio is clean and ready for a show, which gives me hours to explore mixed media. I’ve been interested in graffiti-like effects lately. Playing with acrylics and spray paint. Tapped into my 16 year old self today with this mixed-media work. What do you remember from being 16?

Haiku April 21, 2012 Saturday

Saturday at home

French toast and bird song, nice walk

Spaghetti dinner.

Art Prescription:  Long Saturday! Sam worked in the yard and I cleaned my studio for an open studio Monday. Working around home is both tiring and relaxing. Good thing I married someone who likes home as much as I do!!