Hope is the thing with
Feathers. Did Emily know
How we would need this?
Art Prescription: I’m working through my grief and helplessness over the recent tragedies. Though I try to be positive here on the Art Prescription, I also want to be genuine. My work today is an expression of this…be well…My chop, hand-made in China, says “Hope.”
Gentle on my mind
Nature has a steady pace
Keeps time with my heart.
Art Prescription: In a world that’s wound up so tight that a high percentage of kids are on Attention Deficit Disorders medications, I plea…get thee to the woods.
Spring floral perfume
Wisteria and lilac
The air smells purple.
Art Prescription: If you go for a walk this time of year, you will surely get wafts of fragrant blossoms. Oooohh what is that?!?
Like a champagne burst
Trees have exploded with leaves.
A curtain of green.
Art Prescription: Amazing what a bit of warm weather and some rain does to the forest! In a weeks time things have at least doubled.
Nature’s small wonders
Just below step, above eye.
Take a closer look!
Art Prescription: While spring is growing with abundance each day, it’s fun to take a look at small wonders. Each thing a part of nature’s cycle.
Big, round, lush orange
Sits with company, blue bowl.
Dose, vitamin C!
Art Prescription: Sometimes art is right in front of your eyes in the many still-life’s in your home. Colored pencils are wonderfully uncomplicated and portable. You simply draw with them, wet with a brush, and the colors blend and come to life. You can also actually dip the pencil into water to make really vibrant marks. Get some and play…play is good!
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.
Hi folks, this is a day late because I’m wrestling with a virus. To stay true to the mission of the Art Prescription, the power of art to heal, I’m going to write a bit!
Piping hot Chai tea
Scent of cinnamon and cloves
Cardamom , ginger.
Art Prescription: Just because you are sick doesn’t mean you have to be miserable: A few thoughts.
1. Admit you are sick. Denial usually doesn’t work. Viruses will show you who’s boss.
2. Take a sick day. Your co-workers will understand, plus they don’t want what you have!
3. Creature comforts. Furry beings will do their best to comfort you.
4. Hot tea. Keep some special teas around for these days. Serve it in a pretty bone china cup.
5. Fresh air…get some, even if you run the risk of your neighbors seeing you with bed head.
6. Clean sheets…get out of bed long enough to change the sheets. This may be your exercise of the day, but worth it.
7. Read indulgently. If this happened more often, you may avoid being sick in the first place.
8. Write in your journal. Writing boost the immune system and may get something off your chest. The lungs are where we carry grief, and most viruses effect our upper respiratory system.
9. Posh tissues. This is no time to scrimp on tissues. Buy the most expensive, soft, tissues you can find. Have plenty!
10. Find positives! This too will pass. Try and focus on some positives. While your body rest allow your imagination to explore what you might do when you are all better. (Note: it’s really hard for me to be unproductive) Read # 1 – 9 again!!
If you have some sick day secrets please share. Be Well!!
Remembering her
Small bathroom smelled like Dove soap
White uniform starched.
Art Prescription: My grandmother’s birthday was April 6th. So I’ve had her and memories of her on my mind. She was a nurse, and I was scripted to take after her in every way. Her shoes hung in an over-the-closet shoe container. Like me though, or should I say like her…we both prefer to be in the garden!!
Recipe for joy
Take paper, color, and line
Mix, add spice. Enjoy!
Art Prescription: Spent time in my studio art journaling, and in the woods nature sketching. Sweet!! Sat in one place and sketched about four different wildflowers (stay tuned). In the studio I worked on a piece inspired by 21 Secrets, an art journaling workshop I’m participating in…this was fun!
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