Double-click for a peony kiss! Their beauty and presence intoxicates my soul. With a flirt of pink. Imbibing them visually, experiencing their presence. They continue to sweep me away. If I were a flower. I would be the Peony.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016. More hand-lettered envelopes and water-coloring on cards! For those of you that do not see me on Facebook, here are a few more envelopes I did using the style of Devoted Diarist. Her style and technique is way more advanced, but I keep trying! This one is for my stepson and his now 1 year bride, for their first wedding anniversary! I just bought REAL watercolor paper, and artist pen, so I am ready for action! Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Monday, July 4, 2016. This cute lamp was hanging.

No spit or polish can bring it back. I love my precious goblet so. It held such warmth, such peace and contentment. Now it has turned to bitter resentment. The toxic bile that tarnished my cup. But carrying cracked crystal cups. Cuts that cut straight to the quick. Leave me whining and bitching in my own shit. Yet in the midst of my fits. A collector of cups, yours and mine.

Presented with 3,000 plants in every shade of green and every texture and pattern of leaves, choosing a subject was no small task at the Lyman Conservatory. What could be better for practicing how to mix greens? Smith College Botanic Garden. Getting darks and shadows in place will really make your nest take shape. Pember Museum of Natural History. The Faint Echo of Spring.

Thursday, March 29, 2018. After the Night - A little two Senryū Poem for Thursday. Emerald gems gleam, grass and trees. Well tuned fake news Fox CN. Imaginary Garden with Real Toads, Poetic Imagery. Tuesday, March 27, 2018. We cratered - Heroic couplet form. We saw it coming, proverbial mile.

Creating mandalas provides a Sacred Landing Space that holds, reveals and nurtures the energy, shape and color of whatever I am feeling. Hello, and thank you for visiting! I am currently on an extended blogging break. Keep creating your mandalas! The process is an amazing Portal to the Soul. If you are new to the process.

Monday, March 17, 2014. This is one of my latest madalas. I gave it a try, but when I am honest to myself and to you I guess this will be my last post. I had a great time on the blogs, met a lot of wonderful people, made real friends, which I met in real. But I had a busy year last year and the year ahead I will even be more busy than before. From June I will start to work full time. I know blogging will be nearly impossible. But I hope to stay in touch with most of you on Facebook.

Monday, September 4, 2017. I could go away and watch Crows. Crows - here from the beginning. First over the ocean - small song birds following in their path. The early people guided by Crows and Ravens. Crows scavenging bones left from the hunt. Crows now fly over towers and freeways. City people not knowing crows are doing what they know. I could go away and watch Crows.

Sunday, August 9, 2015. An art exhibit is currently being held in Tokyo until September 12, 2015. It is one of a kind since it mainly features aquariums coupled with lights, producing a spectacular visual treat. Of course, an aquarium would not make any sense without the kingyo or goldfishes. The exhibition have a solid following since its conceptualization in 2011. I only heard about it this year though. How I wish my brother was here as he loves fishes more than I do. Friday, July 24, 2015.