She was just LottieOne of Bodie’s working girls.Her past colored her present and her futureShe could do nothing to change it. She married a respectablebusiness owner Eli Johl who wasA butcher and owner of the City Market.Yet, even that could not erase her past sins. How do you out live your past?Decisions made under pressure,OrContinue reading “Lottie Johl”
Tag Archives: nature is art
Pillars
Today marks the beginning of a new direction that my art wants to go.
Life is a String of Boxes
I was really happy with this drawing even though these are not my personal relics, but they made me think of the things we collect throughout our lives that capture memories for us. The poem was created to further develop this thought.
Life Goes On
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.
A Journey Through Realities
Today, I am beginning a new phase of this blog. I want to share with you some of my art and tell you the story of the imagery and poetry that give you my idea of what these pieces are about.
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.”
Daffodils and Sourdough
I love making bread not just the finished product.That first bite of fresh hot baked bread is one of my favorite feelings. There is something about the whole process that I enjoy.
Adventures Rarely Happen as Planned
So the Adventure Continues. An Adventure without surprises would not really be much of an adventure right?
On to the Next Adventure 