Star Watcher – Cut Paper Art
8 x 10 inch paper cutting.
Bird Song – Cut Paper Art
5 x 7 inch paper cutting. Matted and framed to 8 x 10 inches.
Hanging outside in the springy weather (finally!) with the squirrels. (I think his posture may indicate that he’s rather comfortable around me at this point…).
55th Annual Art Fair on the Square
I received word today that I’ve been invited to be part of the 55th Annual Art Fair on the Square in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 13-14. So excited! It’ll be a long trek from Denver where I’ll be the weekend before that, but I don’t mind driving. I love going new places. Read more about it here: http://www.mmoca.org/programs-events/events/art-fair-square
Refresher Course in Running
I put my running shoes on and got back out on the river levee this morning. Since it’s been so snowy during most of February and March, and this going on 3 week cold (aka, upper respiratory infection) that is running it’s own course in my head and lungs (I’m not a fan of antibiotics unless absolutely necessary), I’ve fallen off the running wagon. And you won’t catch me in a gym or on a treadmill.. not my style. It was a tough run.. Mind over matter I guess. It was good to be out there. Plus, I’m running 5.7 miles a week from Sunday in a ‘race’ (to and from a brewery..). I should be a little prepared I guess.
I stopped at my midway point to take a little break.. there’s rarely anybody else out there, and I like to stop and look at my surroundings. After pushing yourself, there’s a slight sense of euphoria if you tune in: everything is really bright and clear. I love that. Plus, there were lots of bright red cardinals and even a couple bluebirds hanging around. It was good to see some color after seeing so much snow (and now mud).
I went a little later in the morning than I’m used to and had some company close to the entrance. Something about these folks made me want to take their pic.
Oh, off the topic of running and back to art, here’s a Bob Ross quote I read this morning that I enjoyed:
“In your world, you can create any illusion that you want. I think that’s what attracted me to painting so much. I could create any kind of world that I wanted. Nothing hurts here, no pain, nobody’s unhappy, it’s a pleasant place. Everything’s nice here.” — Bob Ross, 1988
I agree. Til next time…
Birds in Glass Things
Each measures approximately 2.5 x 4 inches. Matted and framed to 5 x 7.
Love Equals Love
I’m not usually one to jump on any bandwagons or talk politics, let alone follow politics. It’s all so flawed and frustrating when you think about it.. So I’ll admit to not knowing much of what’s going on in the political world around me, but it’s been hard not to notice the equality symbol floating around lately on the interwebs in support of equal rights for same-sex relationships.
So here’s my lone little opinion since I’m big on love in all forms — love for your neighbor, family, earth, animals, etc… I don’t actually think the government should play any role in marriage. When you bring all these legal conditions and provisions in, it takes away from what it’s supposed to be, which is a commitment based on love. If you’re lucky enough to find that person you love and connect with and that person loves you back the same, then celebrate it, because there’s not enough of that in life.. and life is pretty short when you get down to it. But since we’re subjected to the benefits and penalties that the government has infected relationships with, there shouldn’t be any discrimination between who gets them. People have always been straight and people have always been gay, and shutting out one group promotes hate and fear. Love equals love equals love equals love…
Bird Song – Cut Paper Art
5 x 7 inch paper cutting.
When The Clouds Clear – Cut Paper Art
8 x 10 inch paper cutting.
Wait for the Clouds to Clear – In progress
