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| Asian brush style painting and haiku Welcome to our blog where we view life from the eyes of an artist's soul and explore how creativity enhances the inner spirit. It is the old adage 'practice makes perfect'. Well I have been practicing both Asian brush style painting and writing haiku and am improving but have no desire to be 'perfect.' I just want to be the best I can be at whatever it is I am doing. If I fall short, I have learned from Taoism that 'I am right where I am suppose to be.' Much freer than driven perfectionism don' t you think? Not to mention how my 'spirit' still feels good even when I am not at my best. Today's post is for Sunday and that means Sunday Sketches and Post Cards from Paradise. Above is a photo of my most recent Asian style brush painting with a haiku that reads: haiku bursting with buds, bloom sensational gift of nature grateful ever nature. -oo- Sunday Sketches is about sketches; it is also about illustration type paintings. Post Cards from Paradise is about photography and where one finds 'paradise'. Below is a photo of one place that I find 'paradise'.
Explore both blogs, take time to comment and support their creative works and have fun. Please take some time to Honor the Veterans during this Memorial Day in the USA. 'Freedom is not free.' They and their families paid a big price for us to live in freedom. Thanks. Hugs and namaste,  and  We love to have you post your comments, thoughts, or questions to delight us all in the day, especially, ArtMuse Dog ^_^ She also thinks Google + is pretty neat also. If you like blog hops, there is a blog hop here every Monday, Magical Monday Meme for all 'creative's whatever you create. QUOTE FOR THE DAY: 'In the words of a Chinese Zen Master: 'Nothing is left to you at this moment but to have a good laugh!' |
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You are doing really wonderfully with the zen paintings. Sorry to hear your hubby died young. :(
ReplyDeleteLOVE your quote! Keep laughing! :)
You are doing really wonderfully with the zen paintings. Sorry to hear your hubby died young. :(
ReplyDeleteLOVE your quote! Keep laughing! :)
I have seen those lovely orchids in person, and your sketch does them great justice......and the boating memories - ahh, so sad but so lucky to have them....
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You are so right about being on the sea is paradise. I agree whole-heartedly. I am also loving the brush stroke painting. I like the subtle colours.
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ReplyDeletethank you for your strength as you float on this sea of sweet memories. it is so difficult to navigate life without our loved ones. your ability to treasure the life you shared keeps your husband as true north in your heart of hearts. your courage in doing so paves the way for those wavering on the long journey of loss.
thank you for your presence here and the gift of your beauty.
dear carol,
ReplyDeletethank you for your strength as you float on this sea of sweet memories. it is so difficult to navigate life without our loved ones. your ability to treasure the life you shared keeps your husband as true north in your heart of hearts. your courage in doing so paves the way for those wavering on the long journey of loss.
thank you for your presence here and the gift of your beauty.
Finding contentment where you are sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy sketched and haiku.
xxx
namaste
Finding contentment where you are sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy sketched and haiku.
xxx
namaste
Memories of the ocean and your loved one touch my heart, thank you for sharing this and your lovely artwork too. Love to you two from me and my boys (dogs) Dougal & Jasper. x
ReplyDeleteThe flower looks like a rodedendron (sp) . My favorite flower. Terah
ReplyDeleteoh what a great post Carol!!!! wishing you a wonderful long weekend!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful memories to warm your heart...
ReplyDeletebeautiful flowers today Carol! And the boat photo is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have those precious memories of freedom on the water!
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Really love the delicate strokes in your work, full of wonderful energy! :0)
ReplyDeletedear carol,,
ReplyDeletei wanted to share that the post i included you in for memorial day has been posted at finally me.
you can find your wisdom and heart included here
http://www.finallyme.com/2012/05/27/rebecca-brooks-memories-of-those-gone-before/
may your heart be filled with those you love and be deeply comforted today.
warmly,
rebecca
What a lovely post card for a moment of solitude! I enjoy your brush paintings as well!
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask you if there is a link to an art/sketch journal blog - but first decided to check your other memes and found the postcard blog. That is a very nice blog to participate in - I got all teary eyed reading some of the remembrances - especially since I remembered a loved one today in one of my photos with Scavenger Hunt Sunday. I love your sketch and haiku!
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