Quiet Walk September 12, 2015

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The woods are quiet

My bike wheels spin on the trail

Flowers go to seed.

Art Prescription: Sam and I went to Tobacco Trail today. We drove out across Jordan Lake to the portion of the trail that crosses the wetlands of the lake. We saw four different kinds of woodpeckers. They have a primo opportunity in that habitat with all the stags. I’m coloring my Art Prescription Deck to make thumbnails for final production. This is the fun part!

Each 5 x 7 card in the deck will be printed on Bristol Vellum – an artist grade paper! The botanical names will be listed and the family.

Blackberry Lily – Belamcancia chinensis – Iris Family

Persian Speedwell – Veronica persica – Figwort Family

Adult Color September 4, 2015

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A thing of beauty

In the eye of beholder

Color in your world.

Art Prescription: The Art Prescription Deck: A Dose of Coloring Inspiration is about ready to launch. I picked up some samples today and here is my colored piece. I can’t wait to see how others choose to color! The deck will come with a set of 12 pen and ink illustrations drawn from life at the North Carolina Botanical Garden with joy by me. My hope is for this product to benefit the health of many.

Roadside Color August 28, 2015

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Sweet gums are the first

Splashes of yellow appear

Leaves begin to change.

Art Prescription: Driving home from the farm today I began to notice a few patches of yellow here and there. In our yard it is the sweet gum trees that are the first to start changing color and dropping their leaves. The cooler mornings are a sure sign that fall is here.

Colored pencil and ink on index card:

Learning from Horses August 25, 2015

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Simple boundaries

Ancient way of the horse herd

Communication.

Art Prescription: Boundaries…we all have them. I’ve done a lot of work this past year on learning about boundaries, including a course with Pixie Lighthorse called Boundaries Bootcamp. Thank you Pixie. And thank you horses. As I watch your simple and most of the time gentle interactions you keep your boundaries and those of others clean and neat. Pixie would say, “keep your side of the street clean.” As I get busier with art and an exciting launch coming soon!, I find myself needing to set better boundaries, where I choose to spend my energy or not. This is good stuff folks! It means getting clearer and more balanced in your life and the ongoing daily exchange of energy. Aho!

Index card with colored pencil and my chop “hope”

Color Yourself August 24, 2015

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Fall wildflowers bloom

Dot the meadows and woods for

Butterflies to feed.

Art Prescription: Hiked Mason Farm this past weekend. Beautiful wildflowers and lots of butterflies. Feeds my muse.

Here is a little drawing for you to color! You can print it off and color with your favorite art tools! Secret…I’m working on a new Art Prescription (™) adult coloring product…due out October!

Index card with pen and ink:

Manage your Energy August 23, 2015

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Sea of energy

Red irises bold and brave

Not fair-weathered friends.

Art Prescription: Positive energy begets positive energy! Being with the horses is the best reminder of this truth. Who and where you spend your precious energy can really have an impact on your life. Surround yourself with positive people and see how your days, week, and years become happier and more balanced. Weeds can take over a neglected garden. Our thoughts and energies are the same. We have to constantly observe and weed!

Alcohol ink on photo paper (I am digging these alcohol inks!!!)

Seed Harvest August 18, 2015

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Cone flower buffet

Acrobatic feats for seed

Lively Gold Finches.

Art Prescription: Seeing my garden go to seed does evoke a slight melancholy… that summer is stepping aside for fall. Soon the beautiful colors of the flowers will be replaced by showy fall leaves. Each season has it’s own gift. For now I’m enjoying watching the birds find a harvest feast among my Echinacea.

Ball point pen sketch with colored pencil:

Talk to Me August 16, 2015

August 16, 2015 / beverlydyer / 2 Comments

We all are story

Shaped by our past, what we are

Listen, you will hear.

Art Prescription: The shear act of listening is an art. In our push a button hyped up world of texting and immediate gratification, do we really take the time to listen to others? I love my gadgets… and I also love slowing down at the farm with the horses. Really nice.