soothing

I find it soothing to make art. I can get absorbed in playing with color. The more absorbed I am, the more comforted. I wonder if you have that experience, with color or another endeavor? This simple piece, a string…

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value of play

Jan 16, 2025 — The Benefits of Play for Adults · Relieve stress. · Improve brain function. · Stimulate the mind and boost creativity. · Improve relationships and … (HelpGuide.Org) I’m inviting you to play. Before I start creating my art on silk, I’m…

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a little bit excited

Have you ever worked on something that seems to be coming to fruition, finally? It has taken a lot of effort, a lot of time, and just a bit of thought. Perhaps hopes. Add dreams. I’m finally getting my most…

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not easy times

These are the woods after the latest snow – ice – rain – wind storm. Ouch! The walking is difficult to say it mildly. I just got these really good crampons and THANK GOODNESS! I could walk on a piece…

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seeing through colors

Do you every take an idea and run with it? You love how you can take it further. And then further. Run, run, run! I’m still playing with this seeing through idea. The backdrop for my fascination with how you…

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seeing through

Have you ever heard that dismissal: “I can see right through that”? It’s not a nice question. It’s not meant as a compliment. But in this piece of art: I want people to see right through. I want the silk…

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play

It was snowing yesterday and I noticed on Instagram post by my friend from long ago (Hi Neige!). She was out skiing. The snow here wasn’t blinding snow. No blurred vision. But enough snow to enjoy and … bring back…

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rage

Have you ever hit rage? Where this (above) becomes this (below)? (my rage scarf) I tell you, if there is one thing that will send you up a wall, it’s Lyme. It takes over your life. Not only does is…

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