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Nightingale is for those who find themselves in the dark night of the soul. Nightingales are known for their powerful and beautiful song. God gives us a song of hope when we can't see the light of day. The “Envisioning Stage” of a painting intrigues me. This is when I imagine a portrait and create …
The talented composer and pianist, Deborah Hanson composed a song to pair with my mixed media. Envision creation while you listen. https://youtu.be/LIX-P4_kF1w?si=BWu0a6h3ISeq1Rw3 Check out the song on YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes: Read about The Promethean Series: Music Inspired by Art.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and holiday season.
I sit and write with Christmas lights twinkling around me. The Christmas trees’ reflections in our picture window reach to the sky, giving the appearance of doubles on the embankment. All is still, so I listen and wait. Tasks for today creep into mind. Hopes for tomorrow aren’t far behind. I love Christmas with its …
If you're looking for a delightful place to sup with family and friends, the Tea House on Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano is just the place. Here's a video that highlights the Tea House's favorite features: https://youtu.be/9ULiNpbbxM4 Enter an enchanting tea house filled with delightful rooms and tea-themed decor. Delectable food, a variety of …
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One of my favorite pastimes is making salt dough sculptures with my grandchildren. They delight in everything from mixing the dough to creating their masterpieces. This video takes you through the step-by-step process we used to make a salt dough basket filled with fruit and a tiny cake. https://youtu.be/R0JN5Cy8H7s Here's a video with just the …
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Recently, I came across a post I'd written back in 2016 called "The Power of Words." Former posts often show up in my blog stats when someone, somehow finds them online. There's always a reminder in them for me. I've been missing my writing. My passion for art as well as just living life had …
Painting and decorating masks is a fun and easy activity for kids of all ages. Even my 3-year-old granddaughter can express her creativity with this art activity. You can buy masquerade masks on Amazon or any arts and crafts store. Acrylic paints, glitter glue, glitter, and stickers are all the supplies you need. Use these …
Here's a delightful art project that is easy and fun to do. Supplies: Masquerade masks: you can buy them at any arts and crafts store. I got mine on Amazon.Acrylic paintRegular Gel Medium Matt or GlossSponge for applying gel and for applying paintCard for smoothingScissors and exacto knife for trimming paperGems or jewels for accessorizing …
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