Haiku April 10, 2013 Bird Bath

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Fresh water they splash

Hop up to nearest branch, preen.

The local bird bath.

Art Prescription: Bird watching is a cure-all. Dress-code not required.

Haiku April 5, 2013 Rhythm of Life

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Water feels like silk

Relish the quiet, just swim

Rhythm of the pool.

Art Prescription: Loud people and places drain me. After a while of sensory overload I feel you could bounce a quarter off my skin. The perfect antidote to re-balance myself is a swim! The steady strokes and silence of the water soothes my nervous system. And of course – expressive art journaling!

Haiku April 2, 2013 Verve

April 2, 2013 / beverlydyer / 4 Comments

New watercolor

Turquoise! Verve! blend of blue-green

A vase of flowers!

Art Prescription: I went to my favorite art-store today for canvases for a project I’m doing for UNC Hospitals. Of course no art-store expedition is complete without buying a new paint color! I bought a luscious turquoise and viola…flowers!

Haiku March 31, 2013 Trout-lily

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If Trout-lilys played

A musical instrument.

They’d be violins.

Art Prescription: One of the main reasons I like sketching live is to feel the personality of a plant. As a certified botanical illustrator, we were taught to tell the plant’s story. Get your sketchbook and go out and draw…think you can’t draw? Just let your hand follow your eye. Get your brain, and what you think you see out of the way….just follow the contours of the subject.

March 29, 2013 Ducklings

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In the woods a nest

Made with down and feathers, waits

For newly laid eggs.

Art Prescription: A dance in the water…the male soars just above, lands with grace and ripples. The female is interested. Her nest is ready…

Haiku March 27, 2013 Sketch Fun

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A pen and paper

Expressive sketch, just capture

The essence of cat.

Art Prescription: Part of the Art Prescription philosophy is to encourage creativity any where, any time. Nothing has to be perfect, just play and have fun.

Haiku March 26, 2013 Hummingbirds

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Backyard bird haven

Songbirds await arrival

Mini feathered friends.

Art Prescription: Season change brings new friends.

Haiku March 21, 2013 Gentleness

March 21, 2013 / beverlydyer / 1 Comment

Gentleness of spring

Warmth and care like summer breeze

Share it with people.

Art Prescription: A day at my nursing job always reminds me of how much I have to be thankful for! Knowing there are many things I cannot change, my hope is to deliver a moment of kindness and warmth. What do you want to be remembered for? What brings you pride and serenity?

Haiku March 18, 2013 Embrace Love

March 18, 2013 / beverlydyer / 1 Comment

Sleepy-eyed I fall

Into my lover’s embrace

Grey morning, warm hug.

Art Prescription: On the edge of sleep when you haven’t fully connected with the busy world is a perfect time to embrace your loves. Spouses, partners, children, pets, spirit! Embrace connecting with them.