During our morning routine before school, my daughter asked me to write a poem. My first thought, I don’t have anything to write about. Then other thoughts followed..
I hear…… Unknown to me
the sound echos through the empty house
bang, clank shakes me awake
a ghostly presence of make believe
rooms filled with chatter
I try to muffle the noise
quiet restored
my mind is free
to dance around my thoughts
Wonderful opportunities happen when you least expect it. I was invited to open up shop for two days at Bernard Katz Glass Studio. I will take the opportunity to showcase my art pendants, whimsical mixed media paintings and art card stationary. Plenty of affordable unique gifts. Prices ranging from $15. to $55.
If you are in the Philadelphia area stop by and say hello. Light refreshments will be offered.
Holiday Event Hours:
Saturday December 12, 10am-3pm
Sunday December 13, 12pm-4pm
Studio Location:
3739 Sharp Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Artist Bernard Katz offers contemporary hand-blown glass sculptures
Tree limbs greet the morning haze
sweet cool air dance along the lines
shared spaces with winged creatures
The wind whips me awake, draws me in
I am aware..
I feel comfort..
I whisper thank you..
I let my imagination run wild and creativity take hold. As a young girl in school I would often drift off to another world, dreaming of imaginary people and places while tuning out the lessons of the day (briefly). Recently I have been fixated on change, imagining something different for myself. So I decided to take a leap, to follow a new path and forge through the unknown. Ready for new adventures.
Go ahead and imagine your own possibilities!
Marker on paper
Sometimes we need a reminder, not to worry about what other people think or how they conduct themselves. Continue to do your own thing, YOU have potential!
Mixed media art: watercolor, pen, metallic marker, cut paper on wood.
Looking beyond the self only to come back empty handed.
51/ 100 artworks challenge
Mixed media: watercolor, marker, cut paper, matte medium on wood.
The alarm clock sounded, to my dread, it was Monday. My morning began the same way, it was familiar. The day felt like it was scripted from the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. I questioned my routine. Just before I bolted out the door to work, I received a text message from a good friend, it was a link to an article titled, 5 Ways to have a Ridiculously Amazing Life. The article was exactly what I needed to read, and confirmed what I was feeling.
Though my day didn’t change much from any other work day, I came to the conclusion that I have been treading too lightly through my days. Should shake up old routines, stomp through obstacles and squash complacency. I came out of hibernation today not to predict the weather (although I sense an early spring) but to predict an amazing life daily!
** If you feel stuck, or complacent in your days, the above mentioned article might be a good place to start.
It felt like I was adrift at sea too long, encountered many storms along the way, but the journey has been a thrill. The weather has changed, now my course is set, I will hang on for a bit longer and enjoy the view.
My illustrated life set up- Background: acrylic on canvas. Small sailboat and my mini me: watercolor, pen on paper
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