Bits and Clips for June 2024
I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, poetry, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires, supports, educates, or motivates you.
Month: June 2024
The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Book Review with Quotes)
I give this book an enthusiastic five stars. It will probably be the best thing I read this year and is destined to become a classic.
No Title Required (Poem by Wislawa Szymborska)
I’m no longer sure that what’s important is more important than what’s not.
Mastery and Diligent Practice
Take the time to be thorough, conscientious, and devoted to what you are practicing. Your progress will be your joy.
I’m in this Art Show in Rockland, Maine
The show runs until August 14th; if you are in the area, it is worth going to see!
Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal
I occasionally post my notes on Bible Lesson topics because some of you have found them useful.
How to Know a Person (Book Review)
This book is a deep dive into human connection, and which you’ll agree is important.
Maine Flower Photos (Happy Solstice!)
Enjoy this last glimpse of spring as we surge full steam into summer!
Two Plein Air Landscape Paintings Done on Retreat
So wonderful to be there in lovely weather painting outside!
PSME Plein Air Retreat 2024 (Photos and Recipe Links)
I look forward all year to the Pastel Society of Maine Plein Air Retreat, because these women are wonderful.
I’m in the IAPS Pastel World International Show 2024
It is a huge honor to be juried into the IAPS Pastel World show, which is the top international show for pastel artists.
Foolishness? No, It’s Not (Poem by Mary Oliver)
Sometimes I spend all day trying to count the leaves on a single tree.
Blessing Those You Don’t Know
It is a wonderful way to engage in your world, feel connected with it and take nothing for granted.
Rainbows Need You (Quote by Robert Lanza)
As real as the rainbow looks, it requires your presence just as much as it requires sun and rain.