Category Archives: painting

I am the tree… by Colleen Brown

Reblogged from Colleen at The Chatter Blog: I was the seed.  Planted by purpose or design or reason. Once planted it took some time to burst out of the shell. I was the determination to exist. Once out of the … Continue reading

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Fantasy #midnighthaiku

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Knight rising

Painting: “Alone” by artist Benjamin Prewitt * The night is cold, and empty. Only oblivion beckons, Only dreaming. No-one whispers there or speaks a name Into the darkness. The moon is full tonight Smiling down on lovers. Lightly veiled, Silvered … Continue reading

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How to paint with a jittery duck

When I left him, my son was gleefully painting with a duck. The duck had, in the early stages, seemed a bit jittery, but once it had its feathers smoothed, the results were quite amusing. Now, lest we invite less-than- … Continue reading

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Guest author: Paul Andruss – DANTE’S INFERNO

The second in a series of guest posts by author  Paul Andruss… Dante called his poem ‘The Divine Comedy’ a comedy because it has a happy ending. Not because it is a laugh a minute. Simply because Gustav Dore’s work … Continue reading

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Solstice blessings

Wishing a blessed Solstice to all who celebrate the turning of the Wheel.

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A Rude Awakening

Images are emotional Viagra. For some reason at four am in the morning the Powers That Be decided to wake me and tell me so. It wasn’t a dream. Just woke with the idea, quite suddenly and clearly formed and … Continue reading

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Heart of Albion promotion …

Heart of Albion – Tales from the Wondrous Head It also appeared to depict an angel with a rather large sword dressed as a Jester but then, the less said about that the better…for now at least. There was also … Continue reading

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Solstice

Image: Solstice by Peter Pracownik Wishing a happy and blessed Solstice to all those who celebrate the turning of the Wheel.

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Notes from a small stellar dog, supplemental….

I know, I know… two posts… but well, it’s official. I’m a star. I’ve made it. I am an inspiration.. a muse… No, not amusing…a Muse…. Not only do I have my own followers, more fan mail than she gets and my … Continue reading

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