“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
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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