I am thrilled to be the Cover Artist for the March/April 2020 issue of The Country Register of Michigan. Michigan holds a special spot in my heart and so many wonderful memories. Our family spent an amazing year in Michigan . As a young mum with a newborn & 5 year old at the time, I will always remember the kindness and helpfulness shown everywhere I went. Who would have known then (30 years ago) that my Art would be on the front cover of this wonderful magazine! So very grateful! Happy Monday... sharing a little art & some inspiring art quotes
~sharing a sweet moment! *** I am seeking I am striving I am in it with all my heart ~Vincent Van Gogh~ *** I had so much fire in me and so many plans ~Claude Monet~ *** Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art ~Leonardo Da Vinci~
~animal spirits~ *** The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before ~Neil Graiman~ *** Everything you can imagine is real ~Pablo Picasso~ *** Let's get a little crazy here! ~Bob Ross~
~you are~ *** The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration ~Frida Kahlo~
We have a lot of squirrels in our garden. Black, grey, even one red ... And even though we see so many, they each have their own little personalities and markings that make them unique.
Like Sam
His black coat is flecked with white which is really noticeable up close
but what makes him really stand out is his tail!
his tail and those nails!!!
The first time I spotted his tail I didn't think it was a squirrel on our back deck …
"Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance" ~Proverb~
"Appearances often are deceiving" ~Aesop~
Wisdom in Silence Wise winged spirit you sit in silence. And take your time in the forest alliance. You've claimed your space you know your worth. Strong and wise watcher this is your gift since birth. Your time is precious you spend it well. The Earth is guarded from where you dwell. *** I am always in complete awe in the presence of Owl. During daily walks through the woods with my black lab Archer, I have spotted a few watching over the woods. There is a definite respect felt for this magnificent bird. Woodland walks are such wonderful inspiration boosts and Owl spotting was a treasured muse. Wisdom in Silence is a print created from my original mixed media canvas using vintage papers (books and dressmakers) music sheets and stamping. The wise winged spirit poem has been written in pencil underneath the paint … my love note to Owl. A lovely print to honor life milestones and changes * graduation* friendship * hardships * a thank you for love & patience shown * for someone who needs a "gentle reminder" of their worth. Time to walk around the garden and make sure all the feeders are filled. We are anticipating a big snow storm heading our way.
I will sit and rest listen to my breath nurture my soul and allow myself to melt into the moment absorbing this place of peace to just be *** As I was refilling the bird feeders in our garden, I could hear the happy chirps of Sparrows hidden deep within the branches of our cedars. Such joy in the moment. Once all the feeders were topped up, I headed up to my studio and created a mixed media collage on canvas of my morning. Vintage book pages and music sheets lay the foundation with Sparrow who has the wisdom to take in the given moment and just be. I've created a print from the original mixed media canvas. A gentle reminder to sit and simply be. Sometimes, we need a gentle reminder. Paying homage to the Sparrows & my "guiding word" for 2020 Be ... Blessed Be, deb x
We have someone new to our garden ...
and I am totally smitten!
At first she was running along the fence so quickly that my camera couldn't focus in time and I missed every opportunity to get a photo!
Then, I'd spot her again … I knew she was interested in the freshly filled feeders and dish of cut fruit and nuts that I had placed under the feeder. There were 5 or 6 black and grey squirrels already eating it and a swarm of black capped chickadees arrived which was amazing to see! Then a Blue Jay and our Red Cardinal couple arrived. I decided that I was missing out on too much by trying to get a photo and put my camera down. I knew she was very curious about everything!
Later in the afternoon, she was back and not only was she comfortable to eat under the feeder, she walked on to the back deck as well once she realized there were walnuts waiting. She looked up at me a few times... the lady sitting on the window seat with Nikon in hand clicking away as quickly as possible. That would be me :-)
She looks much bigger in the photos but she is really quite small with the sweetest eyes outlined in white.
And quite quirky and comical so she will fit in wonderfully in our garden!
We've been tossing around names (I've been thinking she's a girl but not sure) :-O I'm partial to Dorothy (thinking of those special, magical red slippers)
Praise the day The ancient ways On sacred land is where I stand Air* water*soil*sky Am I I live in a beautiful spot where I can be by water and woods and I gather so much inspiration and serenity from both. So grateful for the blessings that come from the trees, stones, soil and water. I am in my element with the elements. There is so much beauty and magic to be found listening to the inner wisdom and teachings of the Earth. I have so many ideas for new paintings in 2020. Because I paint intuitively and directly on paper or canvas (no sketches ahead of time) I'm always interested to see where the painting takes me … Painting gives me a venue to express my deep love and gratitude to the Earth. It is more than a creative outlet … each painting gives me the gift of peace, serenity, mindfulness. In gratitude, I paint xo d
I am thrilled to be the Cover Artist for the March/April 2020 issue of The Country Register of Michigan. Michigan holds a special spot in my heart and so many wonderful memories. Our family spent an amazing year in Michigan . As a young mum with a newborn & 5 year old at the time, I will always remember the kindness and helpfulness shown everywhere I went. Who would have known then (30 years ago) that my Art would be on the front cover of this wonderful magazine! So very grateful! Happy Monday... sharing a little art & some inspiring art quotes 
~sharing a sweet moment! *** I am seeking I am striving I am in it with all my heart ~Vincent Van Gogh~ *** I had so much fire in me and so many plans ~Claude Monet~ *** Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art ~Leonardo Da Vinci~ 
~animal spirits~ *** The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before ~Neil Graiman~ *** Everything you can imagine is real ~Pablo Picasso~ *** Let's get a little crazy here! ~Bob Ross~ 
~you are~ *** The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration ~Frida Kahlo~ 
We have a lot of squirrels in our garden. Black, grey, even one red ... And even though we see so many, they each have their own little personalities and markings that make them unique. 
Like Sam 
His black coat is flecked with white which is really noticeable up close 
but what makes him really stand out is his tail! 
his tail and those nails!!! 
The first time I spotted his tail I didn't think it was a squirrel on our back deck … 
"Be not deceived with the first appearance of things, for show is not substance" ~Proverb~ 
"Appearances often are deceiving" ~Aesop~ 
Wisdom in Silence Wise winged spirit you sit in silence. And take your time in the forest alliance. You've claimed your space you know your worth. Strong and wise watcher this is your gift since birth. Your time is precious you spend it well. The Earth is guarded from where you dwell. *** I am always in complete awe in the presence of Owl. During daily walks through the woods with my black lab Archer, I have spotted a few watching over the woods. There is a definite respect felt for this magnificent bird. Woodland walks are such wonderful inspiration boosts and Owl spotting was a treasured muse. Wisdom in Silence is a print created from my original mixed media canvas using vintage papers (books and dressmakers) music sheets and stamping. The wise winged spirit poem has been written in pencil underneath the paint … my love note to Owl. A lovely print to honor life milestones and changes * graduation* friendship * hardships * a thank you for love & patience shown * for someone who needs a "gentle reminder" of their worth. Time to walk around the garden and make sure all the feeders are filled. We are anticipating a big snow storm heading our way. 
I will sit and rest listen to my breath nurture my soul and allow myself to melt into the moment absorbing this place of peace to just be *** As I was refilling the bird feeders in our garden, I could hear the happy chirps of Sparrows hidden deep within the branches of our cedars. Such joy in the moment. Once all the feeders were topped up, I headed up to my studio and created a mixed media collage on canvas of my morning. Vintage book pages and music sheets lay the foundation with Sparrow who has the wisdom to take in the given moment and just be. I've created a print from the original mixed media canvas. A gentle reminder to sit and simply be. Sometimes, we need a gentle reminder. Paying homage to the Sparrows & my "guiding word" for 2020 Be ... Blessed Be, deb x 
We have someone new to our garden ... 
and I am totally smitten! 
At first she was running along the fence so quickly that my camera couldn't focus in time and I missed every opportunity to get a photo! 
Then, I'd spot her again … I knew she was interested in the freshly filled feeders and dish of cut fruit and nuts that I had placed under the feeder. There were 5 or 6 black and grey squirrels already eating it and a swarm of black capped chickadees arrived which was amazing to see! Then a Blue Jay and our Red Cardinal couple arrived. I decided that I was missing out on too much by trying to get a photo and put my camera down. I knew she was very curious about everything! 
Later in the afternoon, she was back and not only was she comfortable to eat under the feeder, she walked on to the back deck as well once she realized there were walnuts waiting. She looked up at me a few times... the lady sitting on the window seat with Nikon in hand clicking away as quickly as possible. That would be me :-) 
She looks much bigger in the photos but she is really quite small with the sweetest eyes outlined in white. 
And quite quirky and comical so she will fit in wonderfully in our garden! 
We've been tossing around names (I've been thinking she's a girl but not sure) :-O I'm partial to Dorothy (thinking of those special, magical red slippers) 
Praise the day The ancient ways On sacred land is where I stand Air* water*soil*sky Am I I live in a beautiful spot where I can be by water and woods and I gather so much inspiration and serenity from both. So grateful for the blessings that come from the trees, stones, soil and water. I am in my element with the elements. There is so much beauty and magic to be found listening to the inner wisdom and teachings of the Earth. I have so many ideas for new paintings in 2020. Because I paint intuitively and directly on paper or canvas (no sketches ahead of time) I'm always interested to see where the painting takes me … Painting gives me a venue to express my deep love and gratitude to the Earth. It is more than a creative outlet … each painting gives me the gift of peace, serenity, mindfulness. In gratitude, I paint xo d