Profile in Basset

2/20/14
framed, 4x10 collage on paper

Profile in Basset

Today's collage is a profile view of a chubby basset hound who barely fits within his/her frame.  

Robin red

2/15/14
11x15 collage on paper

Robin red

Today's collage was inspired by a flock of red-breasted robins in a neighbor's yard last evening as I was walking my dogs. The temperature pushing its way over 60 and the sun emerging again must have coaxed these little beauties out of their winter hiding places for a little fun. 

Toucan too

2/12/14
8x10 collage on paper

Toucan too

Love the colors in this fellow and his wild yet peaceful countenance. I'm also intrigued by the animal message he delivers in light of the news of the day that the company I work for will soon be facing another round of layoffs.   The toucan represents communication and showmanship. The toucan's colorful appearance and large bill indicates a strong desire to be seen and heard. When the toucan appears as a totem it is likely time for you to step forward out of the shadows and stand in the lime light for awhile. If you have difficulty speaking in public toucan medicine can help clear and heal throat chakra blockages. The toucan may appear whenever you are craving attention, helping you to sort out why you are feeling this way. Toucan can boost your self-esteem. Toucan carries the energy of the class-clown with its antics and loud noises. If you have a clowning personality that you use to cloak insecurities, the toucan totem is mirroring your behavior to show you that it is safe to take off the mask and reveal your true self. http://healing.about.com/od/animaltotems/ig/Animal-Totems-Photo-Gallery/Toucan.htm Connotes Paradise and Peace Toucans can symbolize blooming partnership/companionship. It could also refer to relaxation and peace. It lends importance to teamwork and family and is a warning of impending death. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/bird-symbolism-and-their-meanings.html#I-http%253A%252F%252Fwww.buzzle.com%252Farticles%252Fbird-symbolism-and-their-meanings.html%2F1100578784%2F1

Thinking About Thinking

2/11/14
11x15 collage on paper

Thinking About Thinking 

Was pondering the nature of thoughts today and how they can be an illusion. Today’s collage is a take off on the idea of a shadow man that walks through the mind and creates his own mysterious truth.  Is the constantly shifting illusion of truth even something that we can fully understand in this life?  What's the real truth?  Am I being honest with myself right now?  Thanks, Darkness Radio, for giving me things to think about while I work.

How much is too much?

2/8/14
11x15 collage on paper

How Much Is Too Much?

Thinking about the sweetness of chocolate-covered cherries and trying not to let the knowledge of how much sugar is contained in the real thing hamper my enjoyment of this one.  

Potential 1 and 2

2/6/14
7x11 collage on paper, 2 pieces

Potential 1

Potential 2

New Jerusalem

2/2/14
30x42 acrylic on canvas

New Jerusalem

Nothing like a little quiet time on Super Bowl Sunday to get some creative work done. Guessing that's not the most popular way to spend the day, but I'll call it a win since I finally completed this project.  

Little different subject matter for me, but this piece has been in my head, and partially on canvas, for a while now.  Daydreaming in church one Sunday, I couldn't help noticing how the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelations 21 sounds a lot like an ET spaceship coming down to Earth.  Others might tell me I've watched too many Ancient Aliens episodes?  Eerie tidbit, I've been seeing 44's everywhere I look lately. I learned (or was reminded) that each side of the 'city' that descends from heaven is 144 cubits long, wide, and high. Another 44 to keep me guessing.  

Play Well

1/29/14
11x15 collage on paper

Play Well

Today's collage was inspired by my two basset hounds that love to play with the same stuffed monkey.  As far as I can tell, the game is playful between the two.  Just a constant exchange of ownership in their silent game of 'Mine'.   They have several other toys to choose from individually, not sure why the monkey captivates them so.  Would be nice if humans were able to negotiate similar games of shared , friendly, temporary possession.  

Repeated past Panda

1/27/14
11x15 collage on paper

Repeated past Panda

Ever feel like you're in a scenario that keeps repeating... over and over and over? I've been experiencing some of this at work and home lately, and keep having to catch myself and say 'Wait, I've already done this before. What did I learn last time so I don't have to have the same outcome again this time?'  

Today's collage is a nod to the Universe to signal that maybe I'm learning after all.  Who better to represent the experience of learning from hard knocks than a cute and cuddly, but black-eyed, Panda bear?  

To quote Louise Hay, "All is well.  Everything is working out for my Highest Good.  Out of this situation, only good will come."  

Cardinal Points South

1/28/14
8x10 collage on paper

Cardinal Points South

Today's collage is inspired by the massive ice storm to hit Atlanta earlier this week and the ensuing drama and blame by the people impacted that inevitably followed.  

I like that this Cardinal simply sits on its branch, sparkling and glowing in the knowledge that All is Well, and everything is happening exactly as Mother Nature plans.   Anticipating 60 degrees F by this afternoon throughout the South.