“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” 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
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, 2009
WBO 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.
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