PAINT PARTY FRIDAY and HAIKU MY HEART


ANOTHER  Asian Brush Type Painting 




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Note ~ Haiku April ~ is the tab above below blog header ~ if you would like to read my haiku from Haiku Heights challenge for April ~ thanks, ^_^


Today we are exploring artists and poets. We believe that it is the 'spirit' that moves through us to manifest our creations and that of others. When I trust and go with the 'flow' of the muse, my work is much more 'me', my inner spirit and my being feels centered.

Today the artists are varied and the group is growing every week. It is a wonderfully creative group and is hosted by Kristin and Eva over at Paint Party Friday. Also, we are connected to another wonderful group, Rebecca's Haiku My Heart over at Corazon. Won't you join on our Friday journey through art creations and Japanese poetry, haiku. You will be glad you did.

The above painting is an Asian type brush painting. It is of a lily pad flower and in keeping with the Asian concept of minimal energy and minimal brush strokes. My haiku follows below:

Dry despite the salt water



haiku

gray blue cloud sky
telling of needed rain soon
drenching, land parched.
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forest closed, warning
land, trees, leaves dry, ripe for fires
mother nature sad.
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soon, land, wet from rain
ease fear, bless animals and earth
does, stags, fawns happy.
~ carol l mckenna


Wishing you a fun and healthy weekend ~ ^_^


Hugs and namaste,


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We love to have you post your comments, thoughts or questions to delight us all in the day ~ especially, ArtMuse Dog ^_^

Come back again for more posts this weekend and  Monday and join our blog hop, Magical Monday Meme and post what you create, what you love, your favorite things, your recipe and more. It is all magic. Thanks ^_^

QUOTE FOR THE DAY: ' You can't plan for a seizure of feeling and for this reason I put everything else aside when I am inspired.' (May Sarton)

Comments

  1. this is just so lovely, thankyou for sharing, beautiful words and beautiful art

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  2. Gorgeous water lily, Carol. Well done!

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  3. Carol, I had meant to say a little more, but was just off out. Now I am home again. The painting is so eye-catching it came up on my sidebar and I just had to go peep.
    Love minimal strokes, can't do it, but wish I could.
    The words are lovely, I hope you have had some rain, we have at last!
    Now you have got me wanting to write in the Haiku style! Watch out!
    xxx

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  4. I just love your haiku's :)
    Have a wonderful weekend xxx

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  5. Carol and ArtMuseDog- Really, really lovely painting! You are very talented!! Have a great weekend :)

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  6. Loving this style of painting it must be difficult to keep your brush strokes to a minimum. Beautiful work Carol. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  7. I hope the rain finds you soon... I love your art and haiku!

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  8. Great painting! I love ripples in the water. :)

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  9. dear carol,
    thank you for your beauty which you share so generously with brush and word.
    now, let there me rain!

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  10. Beautiful water lily painting!

    Tender water bloom
    Floating through silken ripples
    From heaven sent

    A Haiku from me for you! Valerie

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  11. Such a beautiful post Carol. I love the simplicity of your painting, and the haiku sequence is terrific.

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  12. Hi Carol. Hope all is well and that you have a wonderful weekend. Carol, love your lily piece. Excellent piece. I also love your Haiku and the one Valerie left for you. Happy PPF!

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  13. May mother nature hear your prayer on earth's behalf, and may one of those water lilies grow in my pond!

    Namaste x

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  14. Beautiful brush painting, Carol. It is an amazing talent that you have. Faye
    I'm having to sign this using blogspot. Your comment section won't accept my wordpress URL. Thanks for visiting my PPF entry.

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  15. I agree, lovely painting and words to match Carol. Have a great weekend! Kiss Artmuse Dog for me.

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  16. A lovely illustration - perfect in its simplicity.

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  17. This is my favorite little painting of yours so far!
    Yes, rain...yes.
    ♥♥♥

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  18. So very beautiful...another gorgeous piece...i really love the energy of this one..it is just dancing..and full of harmony! Gorgeous poetry...hugs! Deeply beautiful
    Victoria

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  19. your painting is so lovely this week Carol!

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  20. I love the motion and colours in this piece!! beautiful simple style as usual!

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  21. Wow, Carol. YOur painting is beautiful. Fantastic job!

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  22. I never get tired of seeing your Asian inspired paintings.

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  23. I think this painting is gorgeous! I love how you captured the ripples in the water. Lovely!

    Happy PPF!

    http://designdreamsbyanne.blogspot.ca/2011/05/and-now-for-something-completely.html

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  24. I do love the lines in the water... beautiful ripples...xx

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  25. We're expecting rain here tonight, after a very dry winter. It seems to be hotter and dryer everywhere!!! I love your little painting!

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  26. I absolutely love your paintings and HAIKU.
    ahhhh
    namaste

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  27. Your gathering of haiku areas like a short story. Beautiful and full of the promise of life. I really like these Asian style paintings. I keep seeing them min a block of 4 with a common, but not repetitive, theme. I think we'll have to talk about this someday!

    Peace to you

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  28. i love this brush painting Carol. And the haikus say so much with so little. Love the simplicity of it all.
    xoxo

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  29. oh wow!! love your painting Carol!!! gorgeous work!!!!

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  30. Beautiful water-lily painting and haikus!
    Inspiring!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  31. I love your way with words and how they translate to your art

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  32. Love this painting--so magical. And your words, just as much!
    Catherine Denton

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  33. Painting and poem, so full of love...I'm enjoying the visit! =) Kathryn

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  34. A gorgeous painting an poem! Your style is emerging beautifully! Thanks for the Google Friend Connect tip too...good to know! :)

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  35. Beautiful, simple and poignant drawing and thank you for sharing that touching haiku!

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  36. Love the Haiku & painting ( I love water lillies!) Have a grreat weekend! Happy PPF!

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  37. Beautiful work Carol! The Haiku and painting as always are beautiful pieces.

    That sweet little Woof, Woof is just too cute and adorable, luv that photo of him in the car.

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  38. I love the water lilly painting! You are awesome!
    Thanks also for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment... it means a lot!!!
    Happy creating...
    Renee
    xoxo
    www.fussitup.blogspot.com

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  39. Your painting is so gorgeous, love the colors and design on it. Great job!!!

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