Bits and Clips for September 2015
I hope you find something inspiring, thought provoking, stimulating, helpful or interesting.
Month: September 2015
September Flowers
I live in a beautiful place and September is a glorious month! Check out these copious blooms…
Pope Francis Visits America
I must say that I really appreciate Pope Francis’ moral courage, humility, and overall approach to his role.
Canoeing with Nancy
I loved the company, the meandering pace, the reflections, the swirls of plant life under water, even the texture of the algae.
Recipe: Herbed Portabella Quinoa Pilaf
This recipe occurred mostly as an excuse to use a the plethora of fresh herbs and peppers we have in the garden…
New Plein Air Oil Painting: Mossy Bank at Sunset
This is the plein air oil painting I did while at Creative Arts Camp.
Poem by Diane Ackerman: School Prayer
In the name of the daybreak
and the eyelids of morning
and the wayfaring moon
and the night when it departs…
Black and White Photos I Took at Camp
Here are the black and white photographs I took while I was at camp…
Art by Others at Camp
These are all work by other artists at camp. The drawings at bottom with the washes of watercolor on them were done by…
Spiritual Lessons from Camp this Year
Creative Arts Camp each year at Camp Newfound in Maine is always a time to grow spiritually. The supportive influence of being there is a beautiful thing to see and be a part of.
People at Creative Arts Camp 2015
As you have seen in photos, Camp Newfound is a beautiful setting to spend some time in. But what makes Creative Arts Camp so special is the people.
More Photos of Camp Newfound 2015
I have been busy with my class here, as well as trying to also paint a plein air oil painting and yammer with friends. I haven’t had much time to take photos, and I feel like I’ve taken so many of them already in years past.
Our Silversmithing Class
I’m taking a silversmithing class this year at Creative Arts Camp and now have a new appreciation for all the work that goes into handmade jewelry pieces!
A Lovely Camp Day
For the first time in the ten years I’ve been coming the water was both warm enough and calm enough for me to swim to Cherry Island and back (1/2 mile).
Creative Arts Camp in Haiku
It’s a miracle / With all that’s happened this year / That I got to come.
