art.

I love being inspired by fellow artists. today, we’ll look at one of my inspiration corners & also check out my latest piece…

newest piece of art in our collection! “the wheel” by sunshine b. lewis! [http://www.sunshinebarlowe.com/ , http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunblewis?ref=pr_shop_more] this is an 8X8 piece on canvas. I love the layers & colors!

wings art tile by stacey merrill, ArtSnark [http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtSnark?ref=ss_profile, http://http://ArtSnark.blogspot.com]

“temptation” [woman in poppies] by trine stasica, ManicAttackArt. [http://www.etsy.com/shop/ManicAttackArt, http://www.facebook.com/ManicAttackArt]

& now for my latest piece::: “dyslexie.”

I used papers, ink, oil pastels, wax… I love how art is my therapy & helps me process my emotions. she is for sale here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/97447695/dyslexie-original-art-free-shipping-in

thanks for stopping by & taking a peek into the studio!=)

deeply moved.

Ellison 18 in. Evolution Easy-Push Reel Mower with Adjustable Grass Management System- my dream lawn mower!=) [photo courtesy of homedepot.com]

yes, we start this entry with a picture of a lawn mower. makes you wonder doesn’t it???

well, I have been deeply moved by some things this past week…

#1. the neighbor’s son keeps mowing this little patch of grass by my driveway. it’s a pain for me to mow, because I have to push the mower across the driveway. a tiny patch of grass. takes smidgen of time to mow, but I fight it every time! so a few weeks ago, I notice the patch doesn’t need mowing. hmmm… strange. today, I hear a mower kick up & come close to my house. I peek out the window. he’s mowing & doesn’t stop when he gets to the “invisible” property line. I watched. it made me well up. dude doesn’t know how this little act of kindness makes me feel so amazingly blessed.

#2. I grabbed mail out of the box friday. there’s a card waiting, from a woman I have met only once & talked to briefly. she wrote this heartfelt note, so there I stood at the mail box crying. feeling so amazed & so “why me?!?”. you see, she got a bonus at work & felt led to bless us with some of it!

#3. friendships & turns in the road. I have always believed every person/friendship/situation in our life happens for a reason. no matter how small or big… people do not know how much their simple words & actions mean to me. I am in a very thankful mode right now, & it seems like everything is amazing & is blessing me. even the hard moments. when I get through every moment & look back & reflect, I learn so much. I learn to be a better person. to be more gracious, understanding & forgiving to those around me & to myself.

may this week be filled with small tid-bits that inspire & deeply move you.

inspiration.

tonight, this inspired me. i savor it. i have been looking in all the nooks & crannies for my creativity to show itself... i get bursts of ideas that seem to fizzle before my hand reaches the pencils, paints, & paper. i wonder what is wrong with me? nothing. this is just a season, a phase.

even in the trudging, remember to look up at the stars. savor the simple things in life. hold on... something excellent is right around the corner!