Category: gift items
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Drawing on Passion
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“Drawing on Passion” My mom recalls I started drawing when “I first picked up a pencil”. I have always enjoyed drawing. Though there were some times I’d go for a little while without doing so, I have always come back to it over and over. I would seem almost lost if I didn’t take time…
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“Wisps and Strokes”
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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,…
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Works in progress
Here’s “wild cat: Ocelot” scratch board Here is commission portrait: “Mule and Rider” done this week.
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“Jump into some Fun”
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“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…
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Signs of Spring
“Signs of Spring” The signs of spring are starting to show themselves here in the northeast. I noticed buds of new leaves on the trees and the purple crocuses have just bloomed in our side yard. A sure sign that spring is approaching soon. It feels good to see these signs. It means warmer weather…
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Star Light, Star Bright
“Star light, Star bright” Have you ever taken the time to look at the night sky? It’s really amazing. Last Thursday night was a clear winter night and a bright Venus could be viewed. My husband noted it outside. We went outside and could see it from the front of our house in the western…
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Works in progress
Works in progress: I’ve started working on some scratch board images for my BankRI exhibit in February 2010. Scratch board: scratch is a board/piece of paper with a layer of clay on it. Ink is applied by the artist or manufactorer on top of clay. I’ve been buying already inked scratch boards lately. The…
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Cheers to a New Year
Happy New Year “Cheers to a new Year” A new day and a new Year have begun. A new blanket of white snow covers the ground. Our girls get excited about snow. To them the cold is a temporary discomfort. Making and playing in the snow is what’s important. They make a snowman. Or walk…
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The First-Ever Equestrian Giveaway Event
Hohoho The holiday gift giving isn’t over. Dear Horselover, Here’s an event not to miss. The First-ever Equestrian Giveaway Event. The gifts are amazing, so sign up and check them out. http://free-horse-gifts.com/index.php?ref=LisaG Happy Holidays Lisa Wald Guarino www.lisasart.com
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Jiggle bells and a history of Sleigh bells
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Happy Holidays “Jingle bells, jingles bells, jingle all the way….” is among my youngest girl’s (Amanda) favorite songs lately. She loves to sing and that’s one song she loves. I can’t help but feel some heart felt feelings since I love horses and have had the wonderful experience of going on a hayride around the…
