*Signs of the Holidays*

**There are now signs of the holidays everywhere**

Candy canes…santa’s…snowmen (and women 🙂 )…wreaths…reindeer…Christmas trees…music…color…gifts…candy…parties…parades…

**A time to honor Memories & celebrate Life**

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I enjoyed viewing artist Karma’s Christmas Illustration Challenge…see at Gallery Karma.

She shares her results at http://www.dancingchimeras.com/twelvedays.html  ENJOY!

Summer’s Renewal

Summer seems to have taken on a time schedule all its own! It has taken me out of my routine, required me to focus on other things, and ultimately helps give me a different perspective. All of this serves as a renewal…

NewBud
New Bud
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Opening Bud
Renewal
Renewal

 

Today I find my way back to the studio, ready to tackle tasks, begin a new design, and reach toward a major goal for 2012.

Interested in contemporary art quilts? The SAQA’s (Studio Art Quilt Association) Benefit Auction will be held in September!!  The artist’s donations for 2012 can now be seen on-line HERE! (see under “News & Events“)  This is a wonderful collection of the variety of unique styles, techniques, and creativity used by artists working in this medium! This event is for those interested in collecting art, at the same time contributing to promote the art quilt medium.

Does Summer take you out of your routine? If you are an artist, how does it impact your artwork?

 

Reminders of Renewal~

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Sun’s warmth from the sky

Wings moving through the air

Tulip leaves pushing up the earth

Green moss under the leaves

Songs tickling our ears

Reminders of renewal in the midst of cold winter days.

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