Saturday, December 31, 2011

Drawing A Day 356/365

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The Delray Tree

Wishing all of you a very happy, healthy, joyful and creative 2012. The year has been amazing, nurturing and filled with abundance. 
For some reason my numbering of the days didn't work out and I seem to be 10 days short. But all the drawings worked out so I guess I'm just bad at math and forgetful.  
I have created 365 new images and installed 3 big paintings at Fantastic Sam's Hair Salon in Rockville and 3 big paintings at Around Sound Music Studio in Ocean City and hope to install more in other venues across the land in 2012. 
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Friday, December 30, 2011

Drawing A Day 355

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Warming Up
A day of beauty. Bright blue sky, full Sun. Off to see what it's like to be on the water in a sea kayak and glide with ease. 

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Drawing A Day 354

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Healing Emerald for Batya

I so appreciate being in the sunshine this time of year. Having a hard time to find a way to celebrate New Year's with a multi-generational group. I really would be happy to share a glass of bubbly on the bench over looking the ocean. Here's to simplicity.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Drawing A Day 353

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Daughter Returns
Last year on this day, Celia returned from her birth right trip to Israel with a two day snow ordeal at JFK airport in NYC ending up flying to Tampa where she was met by her loving great Auntie and cousin. Then we all rendezvoused for a lovely reunion. 
64 years ago today, my parents were married in New Jersey, in one of the record breaking snowstorms of our times. Guests were delayed, but the bride insisted on waiting for all to arrive. This in the era of no cell phones, no eta's on recordings! Just trust in the process that eventually all would trains would arrive and family would be gathered for this rites of passage. 
Today we are gathered in Florida, missing my Dad, but enjoying the memories of his love and family devotion. Wondering where my family will be in 64 years down the road??

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Drawing A Day 352

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Blowing From the North
Another day in paradise with people I love. I am grateful and in awe of the pleasures that are bestowed upon me! Being very present, appreciating every moment. 

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Drawing A Day 351

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Back in Palm Tree Land
There is something that I feel so connected to here in the tropical land. The gecko's scurrying, the tall palms swaying. The ocean of course. Blue skies and sunshine give me renewed energy. Off to bike ride and be spontaneous.

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Drawing A Day 350

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Big Turquoise Bus

Feeling a kinship to the younger and fearless who pack up their limited belongings and travel on a whim. Or even a partially planned adventure. Attempted to have dinner in Christmas, Florida on Christmas eve, but turned out the only restaurant, Rudolph's, wasn't open. Possibly hadn't been open for decades. Sometimes a little forward planning is a good thing. Despite the detour, we made it safe and sound to our destination and awoke to sunny skies and 73' at 7:15am. Happiness spreads through my cellular system. Peace and joy to all.

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Drawing A 348 and 349

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 Great Falls Winter Greens
West Sky in Morning
Okay, it's the end of one year and I've now missed a day again. Must be time for a change. Just feel the burden of setting up the old laptop is a too much of a chore when I'm having such a good time. Maybe doing the drawings on paper and then photographing them will feel easier. A new creative rhythm will emerge. 
Sitting in a room built long ago, looking out my window to palm trees, live oak with Spanish moss, blue skies and quiet. Really can't ask for more. 

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Drawing A Day 347

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6 AM Wake Up Call
Feeling well exercised! Dancing for three hours will do that!!! Wonderful energy with the band last night, lots of friendly faces. Wonderful to be alive. Looking forward to my day. Preparing my projects for the New Year. Reflecting on all the work and challenges of 2011. 
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Drawing A Day 346

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Lunar Eclipse - Shortest Day
Challenges met head on. Clarity found. Too many latkes last night, heading to the gym to regain my balance. Plan to dance my feet off later in the arms of my sweetheart. 

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Drawing A Day 345

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Smiling Santa

The energy is up, the bustle of Christmas and wishes of peace and joy. Families brought together over dinners with special foods and lots of stories. Time to catch up with old friends and make time for new.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Drawing A Day 344

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Winter Limb in Full Moon Light

Awake and ready for the day. Appreciating every nuance of color in the sunrise and remembering images of yesterdays. 
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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Drawing A Day 343

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The Visitors

A beautiful day. Brisk but sunny. Gearing up for work and play and year end activities. Sorting files, prepping for tax return filing, purging old files. Feels good to get a fresh start for the new year. 

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Drawing A Day 341 and 342

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Red Sky in Morning

Lone Tree and Garage
Sheesh, been a while since I actually forgot to post. Sorry about that. Just didn't have the internet access and let the day go by without making the extra effort. Resolved that issue by visiting the local library and having free wifi. When will the world go free wifi?? Wish Verizon wasn't so greedy, their wifi hotspot from my phone is $20/day. Seems ridiculous, too. The important thing is I've had a chance to rest and breathe a bit deeper. With all the projects going full throttle, I feel a bit tamped down. Which doesn't help me feel my most creative either. But doing things to get support for the projects, delegating pieces to capable assistants. A couple more days of r&r and then a fast week of finishing up for the year 2011. 


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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Drawing A Day 340

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Morning Torso
How do we view ourselves? Appreciate the loveliness of line and shape, texture, color. How are skin is a shield protecting our bones, muscles, organs, blood. What a complex system beneath such a smooth surface. It's no wonder we are sensitive to bumps and scrapes on this precious covering. Can't wait to lather up with sunscreen and get some fresh air on this winter flesh. 
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Drawing A Day 339

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Only A Paper Moon
I appreciate the moxie and talents of my singer daughter. Self-confident and unwavering on any stage. Her future will be filled with moments like these. They come through us and become their own beings so quickly. I am honored to be among those that are part of her village. Raising her with my limited wisdom and experiences to encourage her to face challenges head on and find peace. 

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Drawing A Day 338

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Frozen Cone Flower

Had a bit of a frost and the last of the flowers are struggling to offer any color at all. Sun rising with a tinge of orange. Ready for a yoga stretch and meditation before getting into the rest of my day. What gives you ease?

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Drawing A Day 337

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Three Bushy Babes


The sun hasn't even risen yet! Experimenting with negative spaces and repetitive images to create more complex compositions. Feeling the urge to be in the studio for extended period of time. Maybe from year 2020-2030?!! 
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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Drawing A Day 336

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Interior with Lamp On

I love just sitting down in a chair and doing a quick drawing of just where I am. Whether looking out the window or composing a simple composition in my living room. The shapes, colors and textures pull me in and then, voila, a new scene to observe. Being present and enjoying the laughter that comes with dinner conversation among good friends. 

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Drawing A Day 335

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Moon Rising
Big ball of a full moon and bright sky. Looking forward to hosting our full moon potluck tonight and celebrate a year of friendships. Ready to stretch and work out this morning to help rev up my engines. Helps me feel stronger and warmer!

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Drawing A Day 334

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Confused Messages
Communication can be a dangerous tool when words and gestures are misconstrued. How easily we can be misled or caught of guard by a phrase or lack of comment. Oh to be a mind reader and get the gist of everything just right. Oh to be a fine communicator who says more clearly what I mean from my heart. Still wary of letting down all my shields, but so tempted. 

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Drawing A Day 333

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One Lone Tree
Feeling that holiday rush energy approaching. Year end tidying up. Visioning for next years goals and challenges. Being present and enjoying the moments. 

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Drawing A Day 332

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Rose and Violets

Feeling the need to be making more drawings, taking more time to be engaged in physical exercise and de-stress. That's what vacations are for! Looking forward to that soon.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Drawing A Day 331

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Billie Goat Trail Memories

And just like that the weather shifts to grays, misty rain, milder temperatures and my mood is more introspective. The grays seem to mask the real scene and I'm given only the most basic visual clues. Certain new things come to the forefront; my neighbors bright green wreaths with red flowers, the brick chimneys. Remembered back to a day of gray tree trunks and a beautiful sunset. Hope to see one of those later today. 
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Monday, December 5, 2011

Drawing A Day 330

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Playful Abstractions

Strong sunshine through my window makes me hopeful for a warmer day. Still not ready for the winter chills. Don't think I ever will be. Content with that knowledge. Happy to be where I am with my family and friends nearby. Many opportunities to find warming energy through dance, yoga, and other pleasant workouts. The heat will rise from within!
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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Drawing A Day 329

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All the Worlds a Stage

A wondering mind given free range can travel to unusual places. Imaging what it would be like if my life had taken a path in to set design and stage productions. Transforming the ideas from my paintings into three dimensional moving scenes. 

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Drawing A Day 328

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Night Table
Gorgeous crisp fall day with full sun and a light breeze. Time to bundle up and go for a big walk, then have a warm shower and a nap. Am I dreaming?

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Drawing A Day 327

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Poppy's Against the Night

Going back to the simple things. Images that we all know set against uncomplicated backgrounds. The holiday energy is building. Visits with old friends, nightly events, travel plans, gifts, the twenty-four hour holiday music radio station. Always unsure how much I can embrace and stay balanced. 

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Drawing A Day 335

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I Dreamt My House Was on Fire

Lots going on in my world of possibilities. How one day can change the life path of a human being is amazing to me. Or even one moment. I am grateful for the stepping stones I have been honored to travel on. Love the path and the challenges that keep edging me forward. 

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