Saturday, March 28, 2009

Two Gals From Israel







































I am in constant awe. These two gifted gals, both from Israel are bead weavers. Triz and Smadar challenge our creativity at every turn. Their work is intricate, painstakingly woven together, bead by precious bead and the results are often museum worthy (as I have commented to each of them on more than one occasion). They show us the process, sometimes from beginning to breathtaking end, continually on their blogs. Their life in Israel is clearly reflected in their work, giving us a taste of the depth of their culture and rich heritage. Please, catch your breath and soak it all in. Triz, and Smadar, two gals from Israel. Click on photos to see their Etsy shops and on their names to link to each of their blogs. Thank you, Ladies, for your never ending inspiration!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Wordless Wednesday






































Ueno Toshogu Shrine, 1948
Spring Evening at Kinaikyo Bridge, 1947

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Woodblocks
(Chris, yet again, this one is for you!)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Wordless Wednesday



'Flowers on the Window Sill'
Watercolor on paper, 1895

"Cozy Corner'
Watercolor on paper, 1895

Carl Larsson 1853-1919, 'A Home', series

Saturday, March 14, 2009

More Prismacolor Play!!!
























How fun, to sit down with my new set of colored pencils, and just play. Be free as a bird on paper...for joy!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Wordless Wednesday






































'Spring Ahead'
Prismacolor pencils, 3/2009

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Fare Thee Well...I Hope!




















It is March. I am so glad it is March. Tonight we turn the clocks ahead 1 hour, giving us that glorious extra measure of light at the end of the day, which continues to increase by minutes upon minutes as the sun becomes higher in our soon to be, Spring sky. There is so much hope attached to this upcoming season of Spring, especially this year. It has been a tough Winter for our country. Just that very hope of Spring and ALL it has to offer, makes my heart sing, as I am already making plans for my garden, thankful that last years haul is still blessing our table! On that note, I took these photos this past Thursday, down at the Stillhouse Cove, of the mounds of snow, which have since seen some serious melting. I know, it IS possible that's it is not quite over yet, but, hope, hope, hope, Springs eternal!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Wordless Wednesday


Girl Whirl, aka, Little Kitty
2/2009

Monday, March 2, 2009

Timothy's Top 10 Monday



Every Monday, Tim Adam features 10 Etsy members on his blog.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Deeper Than All Roses, Etsy Treasury


Click here to see this lovely Treasury by Mermaiden Creations on Esty.
My photo of 'Close Rose' is one of the features.
This Treasury will be up until Tuesday, March 3rd.

Thank You for Your Comments!