Morning fog at Mingus. SMD 2017
Both of these photos are from Monday. Good day. Inspirational views.
Sunrise sunset, sunrise, sunset,
Swiftly flow the days,
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers,
Blossoming even as they gaze…
Sunrise sunset, sunrise, sunset!
Swiftly fly the years,
One season following another,
Laden with happiness and tears…
Fiddler on the Roof
Mingus is blushing. SMD 2017
Cloudscape bookmark. SMD 2017
Postcards. SMD 2017
Recently worked on postcards for friends. Sending my brand of sunshine, and prayers for quick and pain-free recovery. Made mini bookmarks too. With a positive affirmation. A little prayer my Mom has always said. I don’t know where it comes from to be honest.
I am surrounded by the white light of love & protection,
and the blue light of health & healing.
I painted them on my new/old paint boards that my friend Mark cut for me. I saved the back of my Arches watercolor block. It was a large one, so he was able to get four 6 x 6 and three 4 x 4 pieces. Thank you Mark!
Recycled paint boards.
I have to credit Sandy Sandy with the idea. One of the cool tips she gave us in her FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink E-Course. Thank you Sandy! I always save the back of pads of paper, so much you can use them for. But the Arches is so thick, I wasn’t able to cut it myself.
I will finish sanding the edges to smooth them. Mostly because I am a neat freak, but also to prevent paper cuts. My collection of paint boards now includes a 12 x 12 balsa wood, a 10 x 10 balsa wood, and these. And I recycled to boot! Wooo Whooo!
I thought about laminating one side of the board. I would be able to wipe off any spillage. But I think having the absorbent paper will work better.
Hope your Valentines day was memorable! Want a unique idea for next year? The town I grew up in has a long-standing tradition, Loveland Colorado. Their Valentine re-mailing program makes for a fun surprise.
Sheila, your post struck so many chords with me.
• Your Mingus photos are magnificent, and the first one caught my eye for its illusion (at least on my computer screen!) of snow-covered plains, reminding me of times when cloud formations in my neck of the woods will create the illusion of mountain ranges.
• Your allusion to Fiddler brought back memories of living in London my last year of high school when Fiddler was in its heyday and we saw the show more than once, getting front row first balcony tickets (best seats in the house) for the astonishing price of about $10 (London theater was so much fun compared to NYC prices!).
• Postcards and bookmarks! Love ’em. I’ve been sending original art through the mail for decades, and have used only handpainted bookmarks ever since I began painting about three years ago. Your brand of sunshine is the best, Sheila—what a gift to your friends. Thanks for sharing your mom’s prayer.
• Saving and reusing the backs of blocks of paper: YES! I have a designated space in my home for saving such resources. The best.
Your post was entirely inspiring from beginning to end, Sheila. Thanks!
So awesome to wake up to a “letter” from you this morning Dotty. What a joy, to get to know you better! So glad you enjoyed the photos. I have seen clouds that look like mountains.. clouds are so interesting aren’t they?
I have only seen the movie, how blessed are you to have seen the play, and so many times! And living in London, oh my! The stories I could listen to! LOL
Your postcards are true works of art! Have to tell you, I started saving the tiniest scraps of paper. Plan on painting them for use in Mixed media pieces. A la Dotty!
Thank you Dotty for writing to me today 🙂
Such lovely photos Sheila – Mingus and nature give you so much scope. I like that you send out your sunshine to someone needing healing thoughts – always lovely.
Thanks Val for your kind thoughts 🙂 I sure do hope winter starts being less wintery for you!
How wonderful to open the morning with your inspirational wishes. Your mountains have so many beautiful faces. All the best!!
Thanks so much Carol. I just feel like I have to share the mountains with you all. So glad you enjoy them 🙂