{"id":2892,"date":"2025-05-19T20:46:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/?p=2892"},"modified":"2025-05-19T20:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:50:40","slug":"look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/look\/","title":{"rendered":"Look"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The people of the United States of America are facing tumultuous times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suppose every generation has faced challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do what I can.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And make space to center myself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do my art.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I zoom in on a image.&nbsp; The shapes, lines and colors direct me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smallest thing could bring a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a mixed media piece of a Praying Mantas in leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best,<br>LG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas-779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2893\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas-779x1024.jpg 779w, https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas-768x1009.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas-1169x1536.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrayingMantas.jpg 1451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>  &#8220;Praying Mantas in leaves&#8221;  Mixed Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arts News:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mm-mosaic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mm-mosaic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mm-mosaic.jpg 387w, https:\/\/lisasart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mm-mosaic-252x300.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.muralmosaic.com\/gallery\/fine-art\/the-horse-gift\/\">The Horse Gift<\/a><strong>\u201c<\/strong><br>Several artists in the Equine Art Guild 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\u2019s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soldier Portraits<\/strong><br>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.\u201d<br>For more information, contact Darla (<a href=\"mailto:darla@dixon.com\/\">darla@darladixon.com<\/a>) or visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lisasart.com\/soldierportraits.html\">SoldierPortraits.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The people of the United States of America are facing tumultuous times. I suppose every generation has faced challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp; I do what I can.&nbsp;&nbsp; And make space to center myself.&nbsp;&nbsp; I do my art.&nbsp;&nbsp; I zoom in on a image.&nbsp; The shapes, lines and colors direct me. Look The smallest thing could bring a smile. 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