Oct1

Thursday Time Out for Art

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Part of my studio, the organized part!

Part of my studio, the organized part!

Is there anything you just can’t live without……..Concerning your craft.  It may be writing, or music, or painting, or cooking.  Each of us has something that they are passionate about.  For me, it’s my art!  And the very thing I love is the very thing that gives me grief.  Do I need to come outside the box more? Probably!

What I can’t live without….. is my art!

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Within the thing I love, I have a few things I can’t live without.  An artist  might say it’s gesso, or a particular color. A musician might say, it’s their chosen instrument, or a particular piece of music.  They might even say it’s their creativity that makes them stand out in a crowd.  It really is our own individual creativity that makes us stand out!

I think we could all say, when their muse takes a vacation, they are on vacation also.

 

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And still I struggle….

Isn't this color gorgeous?

Isn’t this color gorgeous?

Recently I’ve noticed that I’m all backed up……creatively speaking that is.  I go through this a lot, and I don’t like it, not one little bit!  Maybe I need to go to some galleries, or take a walk on the beach.  We all need energy, and creativity flowing in and out all the time.  I’ve been lazy this summer.  The heat and humidity really took its toll, and I have air conditioning.  Not a good excuse for the Goldie Locks Girl that I am.  Maybe I should say I have had things on my plate, and it wasn’t paint!What is it, and how obsessed are you?

For inspiration visit Zebra Designs & Destinations…they are the proud sponcers of Thursday Time Out for Art!

Sep29

Thanks!

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Once again, I love the flora, & wildlife of Equator.. & my friend Z has the most interesting posts. Sometimes they are art, & sometimes they are life. Things we all go through, life and art!

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Rio Cinto Rio Cinto borders the property… how’s this for peaceful?

(Mindo-Rio Cinto- Ecuador)    Last week’s Timeout for Art was published through the magic of “Publish at a later date” option, so I was immersed in the cloud forest when “Timeout” rolled out last Thursday morning.    Suspecting that my buddy-support system might be worried, I drove into town this afternoon to buy a few supplies, check emails and return before dark.

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Your comments gave me grand smiles, and I’ll be back online at the end of the week to properly thank all of you. Ann, I’ll dust off the magic carpet and catch those magical full-moon-eclipse beams for a fast kitchen makeover!   Karen, thanks for your beautiful comment – you are an extremely-talented artist, and I’m glad that my unique life gives you such pleasure!

How's this for whirrrrrring of wings? Where's Barb, btw? How’s this for whirrrrrring of wings? Where’s Barb…

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Sep24

Timeout for Art: Collective Intentions

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This was a fun little project, & I had to share…..why you ask? Because living in Equator is so much different than here in the US> Because the lifestyle is more relaxed, & I’m thinking how nice it would be to have a place like that to escape to when we badly need a break from the chaos in our lives. And…because it gives you a chance to read a little about a blog I’ve been telling everyone about! Enjoy the simplicity of their fun…..

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Say, "Good Morning!" to a Happy Kitchen! Say, “Good Morning!” to a Happy Kitchen!

“When women come together with a collective intention, magic happens.”
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Mindo Ecuador –   Cutting a few old boards to custom fit the sink area of the kitchen, Barbara and I enjoyed a 2-day Timeout for Artthis past weekend. We took turns with the hand saw then checked to be sure the boards fit the spaces.  After being sanded, the boards were then prepped with white paint. Mixing paints to match the yellow and green kitchen tiles, we sat on the front porch and painted while hummingbirds critiqued our progress. Adding cup hooks and an under-the-counter light helped pull together a photo-worthy kitchen!

Step inside and join us for a cup of coffee; or perhaps you’d prefer a cup of hot chocolate instead?!

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Sep22

A Sincere Thank You

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So. Carlsbad Beach in So California

So. Carlsbad Beach in So California

Over the weekend I had a lot of time to reflect on life, art, & family.  It dawned on me that since I’ve had my blog… I’ve been extremely fortunate.  Not just to have had inspiration enough to continue, because it is more difficult sometimes than other times.  But to have all the people let me know how they feel about the continent of what I write by following me.

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I am so grateful for each and every one of you that have signed up to follow me, or followed my on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter accounts.

Each & every one of you!

Each & every one of you!

My followers are growing!  This to me is the inspiration I need to continue in spite of writers block, or even artists block.

Ponto Beach So of Carlsbad.

Ponto Beach So of Carlsbad.

My intent is to be able to be a better writer, a better story-teller while all the time still having time and energy to paint, and incorporate my art into this blog as well.  That is a big order, and admittedly I don’t always have time or energy to do both, but I have wanted to do both and it’s been working so far.

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Excuses be gone!  (I think Dr. Wayne Dyer is the one who said it first, I’m just stealing it from him.)

All in all what I’m trying to say is this;  My readers are the life of Stone Soup, and with much Gratitude I say,

Thank You all!

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Santa Fe cosmos is a picture I took last September 2014.