Month: January 2022
Bits and Clips for January 2022
I hope much of the copious artwork, photography, memes, poetry, links, and quotes on this post will resonate with you, inspire you, motivate you, educate you, amuse you, and reassure you!
The Only Place God Is (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Are you casting about, dissatisfied or yearning, flinging your gaze…
Expressive Sketchbooks (Book Review and Helen Wells Featured Artist)
I love British artist Helen Wells, and I think you may too.
New Large Pastel Landscape Done in 200 Strokes (with Process Photos)
The idea of restricting the quantity of strokes is to curb detail, go for only the more abstract essence of the scene, and to avoid over working it.
Roasted Red Cabbage with Carrot Jicama Slaw and Ginger Cumin Dressing (Recipe)
The dressing here is fabulous, and completely makes the dish.
Recent Black and White Photos
These shots span from August to January, and catch me noticing value rather than color.
Quote about Prayer (by Mary Baker Eddy)
“Prayer cannot change the unalterable Truth, nor can prayer alone give us an understanding of Truth…
Raspberry Bars (recipe)
These are really good, best the next day– definitely they are a perfect make ahead and bring tomorrow kind of thing.
Focal Point on Hendrick’s Head Beach (New Large Painting in Pastel)
This time I painted everything but the featured rock in cool colors in order to emphasize the awesome rock formation in warm colors.
Three Cookbooks I’m Enjoying Right Now
These books are all terrific, with plenty of beautiful photography, with great recipes for easy to make food, and the last one is vegetarian (with lots of vegan).
Golden Hour on Hendrick’s Head Beach (New Large Landscape in Pastel)
I loved the complimentary colors at play during the golden hour in this beautiful spot; the light, the seaweed and the rocks are endlessly fascinating.
Measuring by Degrees (New Poem by Polly Castor)
For doing that well is what determines our level of realized marvelousness…
Now on YouTube: My PowerPoint Talk on Abstraction
Settle in, and I’ll inundate you with ideas and images. Hopefully, it will teach you to understand and appreciate abstract art in new, fresh ways.
Our Mother Who Art in Heaven
Let’s all snuggle into the embrace and unconditional love of that, which wants the best for us, yearns for a loving relationship with us, and will do anything to make everything come out just right.
