PAINT PARTY FRIDAY and HAIKU MY HEART



SHE SPIRITS
(A work in progress still)



A CREATIVE HARBOR


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Today's post being for Friday, we are linked with artists and poets. The artists are at Paint Party Friday hosted by Kristen and Eva. The poets are at Rebecca's Haiku My Heart. Friday is always a special day as we connect with wonderful people who are kindred spirits in creating art and poetry. The painting above is actually one I began before Christmas and the holidays and being sick with colds and flu (at different times) I got side track. Below is how I began the above painting. It is being painted with Sennelier oil pastels and has taken on a life of its own.





HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO PAINT PARTY FRIDAY!














HAIKU
for Haiku My Heart



I.

oh to be close by

hand in hand, embracing life

together knowing answers.


II.

all mine to make now

standing alone, decisions

Tao will show me today.


III.


whisperings in trees

telling tales of long ago

change the one constant.




Thank you all for being you. Please visit the artists and poets and wishing you a wonder filled weekend.



Hugs and namaste,



and






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Comments

  1. Pretty she spirits. :)
    I've been standing alone now for 19 years. I didn't have the best hand in hands, so I have been very happy. ;)

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  2. Pretty she spirits. :)
    I've been standing alone now for 19 years. I didn't have the best hand in hands, so I have been very happy. ;)

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  3. Beautiful poem! And what a beautiful painting drawing.

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  4. So neat to see the progression of the She Spirits- especially with today's haiku!

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  5. Beautiful haiku! I see this haiku circle of people as 'hands' that hold mine - and yours... enjoy your weekend.

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  6. Your mystical haikus melt my heart, thank you.

    Namaste

    Sue x

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  7. Your mystical haikus melt my heart, thank you.

    Namaste

    Sue x

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  8. Hi Carol!!!! I am a huge fan of things in threes!!! and this new piece is gorgeous with the levels .....hope you had an amazing week!!! and I wish you all the best for a wonderful weekend!!!

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  9. Hi Carol (and Art Muse Dog, of course!) - I REALLY love the way that your haikus are separate, and yet cans stand alone also. I am going to have to try something like that at some point. Love the pastels too :)

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  10. Nature and mysticism nicely wrapped up.

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  11. Standing alone...
    yet together,

    happy week-end
    x..x

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  12. Standing alone...
    yet together,

    happy week-end
    x..x

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  13. Hello Carol, wonderfully crafted set of haiku. I loved reading them. I love especially the third one. That one is (as I call it) a masterpiece.

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  14. "change the one constant" Beautiful haiku! And a wonderful painting also, Carol. Coming from both PPF and Haiku my Heart. Cheers! Helen @ Natures Walk

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  15. These two lines, especially, touched my heart in a very personal way.

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  16. This came to my mind while reading your lovely haiku.
    The Tao person dwells in peace:
    Reaching out
    In a community of heart,
    Regarding all that lives
    As one family.
    (Tao Te Ching)

    I love your Spirit Sisters.

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  17. This came to my mind while reading your lovely haiku.
    The Tao person dwells in peace:
    Reaching out
    In a community of heart,
    Regarding all that lives
    As one family.
    (Tao Te Ching)

    I love your Spirit Sisters.

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  18. LOVE your haiku and the messages you post here!
    I like both of the pieces, too!

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  19. LOVE your haiku and the messages you post here!
    I like both of the pieces, too!

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  20. Your haiku touches me more than you could know... I bow to the Tao and the whispering of trees and your offering in word and image...

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  21. Your she spirits are beautiful, very zen.

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  22. There is always joy and inspiration in your haikus, as well as your artwork!

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  23. Beautiful art..they are so very wonderful...and gorgeous poem!

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  24. I LOVE your She Spirits- so wonderful! Full of soul....I could go on and on admiring them!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  25. I LOVE your She Spirits- so wonderful! Full of soul....I could go on and on admiring them!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  26. Your ladies look so peaceful and calm. I could use a big dose of that right now. Your ArtMuse Dog is adorable! Happy PPF!
    Tricia

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  27. Your ladies look so peaceful and calm. I could use a big dose of that right now. Your ArtMuse Dog is adorable! Happy PPF!
    Tricia

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  28. She Spirits...I love that. Happy PPF.

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  29. Glad you are returning to these and can't wait to watch the progress... they just look so calm... just as I imagine you are most of the time!!!

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  30. Lovely painting, Carol. It's always enlightening to see how a painting was started. And educational for us viewers.

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  31. Very lovely serene piece! :0)

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  32. What a lovely peaceful site you have. Nice Haiku

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  33. Lovely spirits and a sweet Haiku! Happy PPF!

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  34. You must be happy to get back to your spirits, they are so peaceful. Love the new haiku (s) as well.

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  35. Sweet spirits surround us.
    xx

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  36. Sweet spirits surround us.
    xx

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  37. Lovely set...and I am envious of your painting ~

    Cheers ~

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  38. Lovely set...and I am envious of your painting ~

    Cheers ~

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  39. Visits here feel like a sweet meditation. "Change the one constant....." I'll be thinking about that today, Carol.

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  40. thank you for filling my cup
    with your songs of
    peace.

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  41. thank you for filling my cup
    with your songs of
    peace.

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  42. Carol, this is so pretty! I love the color combination and the girls are just so sweet. Happy PPF!

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  43. Wow I love all three haiku. Whimsically sweet to me. The blue on your painting is my mom's favorite kind of blue. Have a lovely week.

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  44. Hi Carol,
    Truly a beautiful place to visit . Always enjoy your poetry and art and this week they are just wonderful.
    Have a great weekend.
    XxxAnnabelle

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  45. Hi Carol,
    Truly a beautiful place to visit . Always enjoy your poetry and art and this week they are just wonderful.
    Have a great weekend.
    XxxAnnabelle

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  46. A wonderful combination of art and words this week!
    I am glad you're feeling better and able to get back to your spirits :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  47. A wonderful combination of art and words this week!
    I am glad you're feeling better and able to get back to your spirits :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  48. Carol, your haiku is profoundly beautiful and I just love your "She Spirits"! Hugs, Deb

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  49. Your haikus are beautiful! And very sweet artwork too!

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  50. A Big thank you to all you artists and haiku poets for taking the time to stop and make supportive comments ~ you are much appreciated by me and ArtMuse Dog ~ Have a great week ^_^

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  51. Lovely paintings and the haikus are awesome, so beautiful and touching! <3

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  52. I always enjoy seeing the progression of works in progress. Great choice in colors. I can't wait to see your finished piece.

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  53. Such serene artwork.....lovely!

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  54. Lovely angels and beautiful haikus! I like that your painting took on a life of its own. :)

    Happy (late) PPF!

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  55. Lovely angels and beautiful haikus! I like that your painting took on a life of its own. :)

    Happy (late) PPF!

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  56. This is wonderful and truely does touch the heart
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  57. This is wonderful and truely does touch the heart
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  58. I love the way tuition and spirit guide you in your art and haiku. I attached to the second verse.

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  59. Such gorgeous images in words and paint!

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  60. This is adorable. 3 gorgeous beauties. Blessings, Janet PPF

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