This pencil painting, “Life Goes On” was done in 2015, which is about mid-point to this sojourn I have been on, and is part of the “Left Hanging in Space” Series.
The poem I wrote yesterday captures the sentiment and repeats that spark of hope.
Category Archives: Making a new life
Worn
Something about being dressed up makes me feel complete.
I’m not talking about putting on a facade or mask, which of course could also be a characterization of being “dressed up”. I’m talking about stepping in to your best self at this moment.
Take the Plunge
This pencil painting is about personal change. Feeling vulnerable and unable to see what’s next, but knowing that change is inevitable.
Sometimes the most important decisions about changing our situation are like that. We can only plan so much and there is always the chance that things might go awry.
Revelations or Renovation
After a week of Russia making noises about using nuclear weapons to win its war with Ukraine, I decided I needed to share at least one from this series and because a poem developed this morning, that made it even clearer that it was ready to be shared.
Coming Together
The concept of masculine vs. feminine and how they come together in self and in relationship with the opposite is the basis for this painting. Blending characteristics within objects and how they relate to each other. Yin and Yang becoming one.
Can I Ask a Question?
This painting is about the search for knowledge. Asking a question of all the different sources of knowledge I could think of, back then there really wasn’t the extensive google search capabilities there are now.
Back to Where I Once Belonged
I think having a chance to talk one on one with another creative, sharing our past many years since we have seen each other, really helped me clarify my thoughts. I am beginning to remember who I am
Life is a book I haven’t read yet…
Do you ever look back at your life and feel like you have lived many different lives over your lifespan? I do. Every new chapter is an opportunity to try new things.
Just because things change doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep some things the same.
I love irises and I grow a certain variety of iris, of which I have many, that I have been growing for over 30 years. I got a few from my aunt back in the 80’s and I have spread them in several locations including a couple of other cities. The color is rich andContinue reading “Just because things change doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep some things the same.”
Happy Birthday! I made it! Now Time to Move on!
My birthday was Monday. As I look back on the last year, all I can say is Wow! It has been a very eventful year and I have explored new places and experienced new challenges. Both of these things have had a huge impact on who I am and what I want for this next chapter of my life. If you want to know where I’ve been
On to the Next Adventure 