July is fading
Perfect sunny summer days
Crickets hum, content.
Art Prescription: Two busy days at my RN job and doing a little art always gives me a lift. 3 x 5 index card art!
poetry
It’s a Journey July 24, 2014
Colorful journey
Air, sunshine and laid-back vibe
Relax and recharge.
Art Prescription: Tired after my RN day…found poetry. Yes, I do notice the “get-away” theme.
3 x 5 index card art. I love being able to do these! Brings me satisfaction to the most stressful days.
Spa Time July 22, 2014
Rejuvenation
A place to go to deep breath
Regroup, rest, do art.
Art Prescription: My assignment from a customer, spa art, has me day-dreaming about such a place. Waterfalls, massages, long walks in nature, time to contemplate, inspired art…Wanna go?
Here is how my piece from yesterday turned out.
Quiet Walk July 21, 2014
Thick, humid July
Grey broody sky hangs heavy
Sly seasonal shift.
Art Prescription: Twas unusually quiet on my evening walk. Just a couple of frogs croaking and an occasional bird. I sense the season beginning to change. Spring and summer are petering out, and though we have many warm days ahead, there is a subtle change in the air.
This is a work in progress with many layers so far…not sure where it’s going…
Botanical Sketch July 19, 2014
The Queen spreads her seed
Across hill and dale she reigns
With a crown of thorns.
Art Prescription: My Queen Anne’s Lace has gone to seed…fascinating. Ever look this close? I used my 10x magnifying glass.
Life is Story July 17, 2014
Her or His story
Glory moments left unheard
Unless we listen.
Art Prescription: At work at my nursing job today I was thinking about the patient’s need to tell his or her story. Too bad in the computerized, fast, electronic world of taking care of humans, the time to sit and truly listen to your patient’s story is being lost. Good health care providers realize that this is what “care,” “health-care,” is all about. Standing tall on my soap box!!!
Fresh Basil July 16, 2014
Freshly washed by rain
Nothing compares, sweet basil
For corn succotash.
Art Prescription: The scent of basil after a good summer rain is intoxicating. So I brought some inside to add to my fresh corn off-the-cob and tomato succotash.
Part of my mission for the Art Prescription is to encourage others to create. Keep an art journal, paint, or sketch. I’m developing some materials you can use in your next mix-media project available in my shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/beverlydyer?ref=l2-shopheader-name
Sheep July 10, 2014
Wayward sheep in field
Find your way home safe and warm
Trodden trail leads you.
Art Prescription: Every time I turn into my driveway a wave of peace rolls over me. My home, my heart, my everything…home.
Shimmering Forest July 6, 2014
A back-lit forest
Light and shadow dance on leaves
Air still with July.
Art Prescription: Celebrating Independence Day weekend by hiking at Mason Farm Nature Preserve. Can’t think of anything more freeing than to roam around on open land watching nature and all her beauties.
Born to Soar June 30, 2014
You were born with wings
Jump and spread them wide to soar
Catch current of life.
Art Prescription: It is really all about the here and now. It takes mental homework to remind myself of this daily. Not to get caught up in the past or future. Might be time for some 3 x 5 notecards placed on my mirror.
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