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“The Creative Side”

This past week has been filled with sadness and shock with the recent celebrity deaths.

Though we knew about Farrah Fawcett’s recent battle with cancer, we never knew the time of her passing would be so soon. Her career as an actress blossomed when she was in the TV show “Charlie’s Angels” as a stunning blonde. She shined later in a number of films. She was a wonderful, very talented and beautiful actress. She showed strength and beauty of character. How bright she shined.

Then there was the shocker of the week: Micheal Jackson dies. An incredible singer and performer. He and his brothers entered the music world as “The Jackson 5″.

He then went solo and brought us “Thriller” and the “moonwalk”. His performances were electric.

I will admit I felt he was a pretty strange character at times and wondered how he seemed to practically fall off the edge on a personal level. Yet listening to  his music and seeing him perform was amazing.

There is that creative side.

I recently got an email from my sister. It had a link to a YouTube movie: Jim Henson’s, “The Frog Prince”. Do you remember this movie?

I think it was one of Jim Hensons first Muppet movies. Yes, Jim Henson who moved puppetry to a new level with “The Muppets”. I grew up with “Kermit, the Frog”.  This movie featured “Kermit” and “Robin” with a few other frogs, Muppet friends and actors/actresses. My sisters and I watched this movie years ago. I was so enchanted by it. I remembered it vividly. Well it’s still around, and now on YouTube.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU6kh7SfDbA )

Jim Henson would also die sooner than we had expected. What a gift he gave the world through his creativity. He let the creativity guide him in his endeavors.

I could pick out others, as Walt Disney.

Then there is a local story of a dancer, “Miss Jessie M.”. She died at a young age after a battle with ovarian cancer. She danced so much  through her life. She danced every moment she could. She lit up the stage. She was an inspiration to watch.  This year’s Dance recital was in memory of her. It was an emotional recital.  There were tears of sadness and tears of joy. There was a sense of being thankful for the moments to share our love for dance, music, art and ourselves.

She is a reminder to us that we need to share that “creative side” and love.

Act on the present, the“Now”.

“The present” is the gift.

Feature Art/product

“Galloping Pony”

“Galloping Pony” is an pen and ink/digital image of a palomino Pony running in a field.  I give thanks to those smaller horses that are such a gift to many children.

“Galloping Pony” is available as a greeting card, stickers in children size T-shirts.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

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Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

Here’s “Great Horned Owl” scratch board.

Welcoming summer.

“Wisps and Strokes”

Summer has arrived in the Northeast.  As usual it’s a mix of weather.  Some days are rather cool and rainy.  Other days are hot and sunny.  And sometimes the sky darkens with storm clouds of rain, lightening and thunder.  As the sun comes back out and the storm moves off, I sometimes enjoy gazing at the huge clouds.  They reach up so high they appear as if they were mountains in the sky.

Sometimes it is like a painting by our creator. Wisps and strokes of paint on nature’s canvas.

I can’t help finding wisps and strokes when painting horses, too.  Their manes and tails flap and flow with the horse’s movement.  Their coats gleam in the sun shine.

The horse’s beauty has been portrayed through the ages and continues to inspire us into the future.

Take the time to see the beauty around us in nature, and in the things we have in our lives.

Blessings,

LWG

Feature Art/product

“Blue Ribbon“

“Blue Ribbon” is a pastel painting of a horse with  a blue ribbon on his halter. I created this in celebration of the “winning feeling” working and riding horses.

“Blue Ribbon is available for purchase at the Equine gallery.

Order a “Blue Ribbon” T-shirt on sale at T-shirt page.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family.  Just click the”Forward to a Friend” at the bottom of the page.

Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News
Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

“Giraffe Baby”

scratch board

I finished “Waterfall, NH”.

The Reference photo I used to create this image was from one of our trips to NH.  It was some water basin/waterfall place. Really neat and peaceful.

Waterfall in NH

Then I started on “Giraffe baby”.

Reference photo I used to create this image was from a recent visit to zoo.  There was a new baby giraffe.  “My,  what big brown eyes.”

Giraffe baby

Check back to see more works in progress.

I started another scratch board image today: “waterfall, NH”

thanks

waterfall, NH

Here’s “wild cat: Ocelot” scratch board

"wild cat: Ocleot"

Here is  commission portrait: “Mule and Rider” done this week.

"Mule and rider" ebony(charcoal) pencil

“April showers bring May flowers.”

“Jump into some Fun”

Do you recall in “Mary Poppins” how they “jumped into” a painting?

I remember being enchanted by such an idea, though it was a movie.

Yet the idea of a painting that takes us somewhere is somewhat real.

When we look at a painting we can take in what we see. We can get some feelings about an image that a painting portrays. We might in our mind even go there.

Of course as a horse lover, my favorite painting they “jumped into” was when they rode carousel horses off the carousel for a ride that would take them across the countryside and into a horse race. Mary would receive the gifts of the Horse race winner: roses and trophy. What a wonderful journey.

Our lives are a journey to take in too.

The first Saturday in May is the running of the Kentucky Derby, “Run for the Roses”. For a number of years I’ve watched it on TV. There have been some years I’ve picked a horse to win. I watched intently as they ran around the track and headed around the last turn for the home stretch, There were a couple of times when the horse I picked was then running in first place ”down the stretch”. I found myself cheering and my heart pounding with excitement. Wow, what a trip. And it was good to feel like “a winner”. How that must have felt to the jockey. Wow!

Though I’m not a jockey, or working with horses on a daily basis, I’ve felt honored when I’ve had the opportunity to ride them. I have had rides when I’ve felt the rocking of the horse under me and the wind in my face. I’ve ridden in shows and felt great about a ride and received ribbons. I can close my eyes and remember those times. I can recreate in my mind that moment.

Over time I’ve create drawings and paintings sharing my moments with the horses I’ve worked with or horses I’ve seen perform with other riders.

I’ve enjoyed recreating those moments on paper and sharing them.

Happy Trails.

Feature Art/product

“Canada Geese Family“

“Canada Geese Family” is a pen and ink drawing of a family of Canada Geese.  My parents live near a reservior.  I’d see the Canada geese often at the reservior.  One day I had my camera with me and a family of geese came out of the water with their goslings and settled on the shore.  Their fuzzy goslings were very cute.  I got a picture of them.  I then did a pen and ink drawing of them.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

I finished “Tree” scratch board image.

"Tree"

I then got started on “wild cat: Ocelot”.

"wild cat: Ocelot"

Here’s my progress

progress on "wild cat: Ocelot"

I worked a little more on “Summer Pasture” and “Dressage horse and rider”.

Thanks

"Summer Pasture"

"Dressage horse and rider"