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!!
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!!
Black and white swift flight
Chickadee moves in new box
Meant for the blue bird.
Art Prescription: After installing my brand new blue bird box, I’ve been patiently observing to see if there is an interest for a new nest. Next thing I know, I see a chickadee zooming back and forth! She has probably claimed the new house. You have to watch to see!!
It never ceases to amaze me what happens when you get a group of people together to create art. I lead an Art Prescription event today at the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill, NC. My goal is always to give lots of painting time, along with some facts and inspiration about how and why art benefits our health.
Today’s group jumped right in! It seemed a muse was unleashed in the room! They painted like crazy filling multiple sheets with expressive and colorful creations. There was laughter and sharing and for me the joy of seeing folks having fun while doing magic for their mental and physical well-being.
Thanks to all who came!
Riotous flowers
Think poppy, peoni, rose
Timeless, ageless, bold!
Art Prescription: Walked Old Mason Farm today. Saw Spring Beauty and Violas, dainty wildflowers asking to be noticed. I like to go back and forth between dainty and bold. Always notice and try something new…
Moon swells over pines
“Who cooks for you?” asks the owl.
Great tides ebb and flow.
Art Prescription: Everyday is different. No matter what your day brings, there is always peace to be found in the rhythm of the natural world. Where ever you are in the world the moon cycles and the tides change. Quietly observe and find wholeness! OR howl at the moon!
Soaring, floating high
On air currents glide winged friends
Above my safe home.
Art Prescription: I’m working on a house portrait for a gift. Our dear neighbors are moving. Painting their house is bittersweet…we will miss them dearly. They are moving to be with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild! Life coming full circle. With each stroke of my paint brush I bid them well. Art is a great way to work through life changes.
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