Back at It

lynne perrella said these words at artiest.  

it just rang true.

it is said that after 28 days of 

repeating an activity it becomes 

a habit.

but recently, after years of early morning coffee and journaling at 

my neighborhood ranch market,  i got away from 

my daily  routine.  i can't explain what intervened.

it happened without fanfare.   i simply 

slid out of the habit without realizing.

it took a workshop with friends at orly's

to make me realize how much i loved journaling,

how much it is an essential part of me.

so i'm back 

to journaling 

and 

to myself.

journal page- magazine page, spray paints

returned to journaling

like rediscovering a long lost friend

who has been on a long bike ride.

Where to Start

three muses,  acrylic, pencil oil pastel

where do i start?

i asked my painting mentor

start with colors you love

if you don't love it

change it

how do i do that?

paint over it 

it made me think 

(here's where one can get in trouble....

thinking too much)

that life is not so clear cut

or is it?

can we have in our life 

only that which we love

or 

do we make room for that gray area

lots of room?

XO irene

Inspiration Abounds

inspiration can come from anywhere. . .

a store display

a cryptic stone street map

listening to the quiet within

visiting artist's studios at a brewery

remembering what you love

most importantly, 

following your heart.

xo irene

Surprise Around the Corner

Weary after a ten hour train ride, but satisfied after finally having a meal, 

I took a short stretch walk only to find 

this enchanting sight. 

 Sunday night and a full moon 

always resonates wonder 

as it did years ago 

when my son was born. 

Here again a reminder of moonlight splendor.

I am linked with Rebecca's Postcards from Paradise and 

Kat's Photo-Heart Connection. Visit both sites to find other wonders.

The Universe Smiles at You and Me

while driving and in a bit of a rush,

concerned that i would not be late

a car pulls in front of me

and drives at a rather slow pace.

i feel a churning until

i look and really see

this license plate

and remember

to put things in perspective.

this moment is only here now

for this instant.

there will never be another like it.

choose peace, choose that which you love.

acrylic on canvas

this week two new beings came into my life.

congratulations to parents neil and nina and alex and rohem

may your time with your new baby unfold to 

many beautiful moments

happy sunday to you

XXO

During This Fleeting Span We Are Given

lean into this life

meander, wander, well in

possibility

today i join rebecca brooks at haiku my heart.

won't you join us?

Blog Break

 without intending and with no notice, 

i took a blog break.  it is a reflection of 

my summer mind.  

i have been painting,

cutting and pasting, 

drawing,

working in my journal

and trying to stay cool on my deck.  

i hope you have had a lovely summer too.

XXO