The Scene? Classic! Four millennials and one middle-aged woman lounging on rafts Audrey Hepburn-style. The sign at the opening of the adult pool reads, “Relaxation in Process.” The men bounce babies nearby at the Family Pool as we savor conversations that bob up and down like the crystal waters under our rafts. These women form …
The Burden Bearer: A Tribute to Caregivers
The Burden Bearer is an acrylic on canvas, reflecting those who care for others through prayers, encouragement, and service. These are the people who not only make life hopeful but doable. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Treasures
Treasures come in unexpected forms; and for me, a recent find was serendipitous in nature. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
The Gift
There is a moment of expectation that precedes creation of something new. Our spirit quickens when the gift arrives but also fears the unknown. Perhaps some new art project we’d like to tryMaybe a class that tugs on our heartA new friendship we’d prayed for and yet hesitate to pursue Sure, we can extend the …
The Seed of Faith
Quite unexpectedly, the seed of faith arrived. First through an email, “Someone has followed your Pinterest boards.” I clicked on her name and entered an enchanting land of all that I loved. Her tastes in everything from fantasy kitchens and garden delights to mixed media art and teaching posters mesmerized me because it was as if she’s entered my …
Creative Buzz
One of the reasons I decided to blog was to find other kindred spirits—like-minded people who loved what I loved. The concept of ongoing, online conversations about everything from writing and art to obstacles and overcoming intrigued me. Blogging added to my artistic tools and helped me to pursue creativity in a new way. READ …
The Bubbling Spring of Creativity
Creativity is like an underground spring; if it’s plugged in one place, the water will bubble up in another. Often this occurs when and where we least expect. Recently this happened to me. I felt stifled and sad due to some difficult circumstances, so I returned to one of the activities that brings me joy—a …
A Writing Retreat
This week I nestled to write in a luxurious vacation home in the mountains above Edwards, Colorado, a gift from Kay Johnson's sister-in-law. Kay and I reunited through Facebook and hadn't seen each other for twenty-eight years. Previously, we had danced in an international performing arts team together. So when Kay's sister-in-law offered her home for …
The Summer I Let my Gardens Die
The summer I let my gardens die is still fresh in my mind because it just happened. That’s right. This past summer I did not tend to the garden plots that usually grow prolifically with strawberries, tomatoes, squash, and herbs. In fact just the contrary occurred. I watched vermin, wily and pesky squirrels, strip not …
JoDee Luna Art 