2007 "FAIRY BOUQUET" photographic study
El Reino de los Duendes
Se encuentra dentro del Bosque Verde Esmeralda
Al tope de la Avenida Imaginación
Una cuadra hacia el Amor
direcciones cortesía: Duende Verde Duque Mayor
from my CASI-MIRA collection of Fairy-Tales
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- el reino de los duendes
- she is waking up
- do you ?
- woman in horse skirt
- gratitude equals happiness
- a happiness state of mind
- having fun & being grateful
- the perfect cream puff
- a new world is born
- moon to sun
- shaman
- sun to moon
- message of the wind
- nicaragua: imports & exports 1962
- goddess of wind
- ángel de los plátanos
- a perfect pair
- the little hand
- diosa de piedra azul
- foot
- mujer de amarillo
- the walk
- yogurt & opera
- wings of imagination
- believe nothing
- coral, pearl & diamond dream
- a favorite poem
- rude with poor manners
- total lunar eclipse
- frescos
- feather on my shoulder
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Saturday, March 31
Friday, March 30
she is waking up
a little flower a fairy gave me
She stirs.
She moans lightly with delight.
Her lips curve up into a smile.
Her eyes begin to open.
She is waking up.
Mother Nature is waking up and giving us Spring.
She stirs.
She moans lightly with delight.
Her lips curve up into a smile.
Her eyes begin to open.
She is waking up.
Mother Nature is waking up and giving us Spring.
Thursday, March 29
do you ?
2007 "WING of DREAM" paper & ink detail
Do you know how to fly?
Do you know how to dream?
Do you know....yourself intimately like nobody else?
Do you believe in fairies?
Do you believe in love?
Do you believe...in anything?
Eleanor Roosevelt reminds me to BELIEVE in the BEAUTY of my DREAMS...
I do know...I do believe...I do...I do...I do...
Do you know how to fly?
Do you know how to dream?
Do you know....yourself intimately like nobody else?
Do you believe in fairies?
Do you believe in love?
Do you believe...in anything?
Eleanor Roosevelt reminds me to BELIEVE in the BEAUTY of my DREAMS...
I do know...I do believe...I do...I do...I do...
Wednesday, March 28
woman in horse skirt
2007 Untitled textile study - hand dyed silk is from 2005
The older woman slowly came into the store using a walker. She wore a light blue skirt covered with horses dancing all around. She smiled so much and when she spoke, she almost laughed.
This woman has a young girl's spirit. This woman is happy...this woman is grateful. This woman made my day...
excerpt from journal entry circa 1990's
The older woman slowly came into the store using a walker. She wore a light blue skirt covered with horses dancing all around. She smiled so much and when she spoke, she almost laughed.
This woman has a young girl's spirit. This woman is happy...this woman is grateful. This woman made my day...
excerpt from journal entry circa 1990's
Tuesday, March 27
gratitude equals happiness
2007 Untitled photographic metal study for sculpture
I read this quote at least three times before it became crystal clear...perhaps this is why I am often accused of being "so cheerful, so happy"...I am actually so grateful !
"Remember that not to be happy is not to be grateful." ELIZABETH CARTER
I read this quote at least three times before it became crystal clear...perhaps this is why I am often accused of being "so cheerful, so happy"...I am actually so grateful !
"Remember that not to be happy is not to be grateful." ELIZABETH CARTER
Monday, March 26
a happiness state of mind
2007 Untitled mixed media study
Each morning, before even opening my eyes - I think happiness...I breathe happiness. Each day, I search for happiness.
"Happiness is not a possession to be prized. It is a quality of thought, a state of mind." DAPHNE DU MAURIER
Each morning, before even opening my eyes - I think happiness...I breathe happiness. Each day, I search for happiness.
"Happiness is not a possession to be prized. It is a quality of thought, a state of mind." DAPHNE DU MAURIER
Sunday, March 25
having fun & being grateful
2007 "GOLD BLOSSOM" mixed media sculpture study
" To love what you do and feel that it matters
– how could anything be more fun? " KATHERINE GRAHAM
I love what I do and I feel it does matter...I feel such gratitude...
" To love what you do and feel that it matters
– how could anything be more fun? " KATHERINE GRAHAM
I love what I do and I feel it does matter...I feel such gratitude...
Saturday, March 24
the perfect cream puff
2007 Untitled sketch
Magnificent...every slow bite is bliss.
Japanese with French origins...
a New Yorker nevertheless.
Oh perfect puff – not too sweet, countless crisp layers and sinful creamy center...
excerpt from last week’s journal
Magnificent...every slow bite is bliss.
Japanese with French origins...
a New Yorker nevertheless.
Oh perfect puff – not too sweet, countless crisp layers and sinful creamy center...
excerpt from last week’s journal
Friday, March 23
a new world is born
2007 Untitled sketch for jewelry sculpture
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." -- Anaïs Nin
so...each day a new world is born...
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." -- Anaïs Nin
so...each day a new world is born...
Thursday, March 22
moon to sun
2007 Untitled sketch
i am goddess of pearl
born daughter of moonlight and stardust
he who seeks me
finds me not
until I say – my way
i need neither sun nor gold
and i never do as I am told
should you see him today
tell him you gazed upon me
making a wish in his name...
excerpt from a short story written many suns ago
i am goddess of pearl
born daughter of moonlight and stardust
he who seeks me
finds me not
until I say – my way
i need neither sun nor gold
and i never do as I am told
should you see him today
tell him you gazed upon me
making a wish in his name...
excerpt from a short story written many suns ago
Wednesday, March 21
Tuesday, March 20
sun to moon
2007 Untitled sculpture jewelry sketch
i am the god of gold
born son of sun
i seek my goddess of pearl
born daughter of moon
if you see her tonight,
tell her i am waiting...
excerpt from a short story written many moons ago
i am the god of gold
born son of sun
i seek my goddess of pearl
born daughter of moon
if you see her tonight,
tell her i am waiting...
excerpt from a short story written many moons ago
Monday, March 19
message of the wind
2007 "BLUE" mixed media photographic study
universe breathed
LIFE
wind whispered
CHANGE
spirit signaled
FREEDOM
I sense it all...I am awake...
universe breathed
LIFE
wind whispered
CHANGE
spirit signaled
FREEDOM
I sense it all...I am awake...
Sunday, March 18
nicaragua: imports & exports 1962
2007 "GREENTAPE" photographic study
"At school Meg was tired and her eyelids sagged and her mind wandered. In social studies she was asked to name the principle imports and exports of Nicaragua, and though she had looked them up dutifully the evening before, now she could remember none of them. The teacher was sarcastic, the rest of the class laughed, and she flung herself down in her seat in a fury. “Who cares about the imports and exports of Nicaragua, anyhow?” she muttered."
© 1962 Madeleine L’Engle from her book “A Wrinkle In Time"
which I am currently re-reading thanks to B.C. in N.Y.C.
"At school Meg was tired and her eyelids sagged and her mind wandered. In social studies she was asked to name the principle imports and exports of Nicaragua, and though she had looked them up dutifully the evening before, now she could remember none of them. The teacher was sarcastic, the rest of the class laughed, and she flung herself down in her seat in a fury. “Who cares about the imports and exports of Nicaragua, anyhow?” she muttered."
© 1962 Madeleine L’Engle from her book “A Wrinkle In Time"
which I am currently re-reading thanks to B.C. in N.Y.C.
Saturday, March 17
goddess of wind
2005 Untitled hand-dyed silk detail
dancing
all night
singing
till dawn
goddess
of wind
awakening
beauty
through
fury
dancing
all night
singing
till dawn
goddess
of wind
awakening
beauty
through
fury
Friday, March 16
ángel de los plátanos
2006 Untitled mixed media collage detail
en el Campo Plata-Nos
crecían todos los plátanos
los verdes, los grandes, los chicos y los bananos también
el Ángel Guardián les decía, les cantaba
plata-nitos, madu-ritos
crezcan bien, crezcan ya!
excerpt from short story
en el Campo Plata-Nos
crecían todos los plátanos
los verdes, los grandes, los chicos y los bananos también
el Ángel Guardián les decía, les cantaba
plata-nitos, madu-ritos
crezcan bien, crezcan ya!
excerpt from short story
Thursday, March 15
a perfect pair
2007 "PINK PEAR" photographic mixed media study
Her beauty captivated him.
She possessed perfect curves and firm flawless skin.
He dressed her with jewels and asked her to pose.
He adored her adorning him.
The days passed and she matured,
loosing firmness and gaining sweetness.
When he finally remembered her, she was almost too old.
He delicately washed her, peeling away layers.
Swiftly without hesitation, he carved and covered her with dough...
...transforming his once perfect pear into a tart.
from “Conversations with Fruit” a series in progress
Her beauty captivated him.
She possessed perfect curves and firm flawless skin.
He dressed her with jewels and asked her to pose.
He adored her adorning him.
The days passed and she matured,
loosing firmness and gaining sweetness.
When he finally remembered her, she was almost too old.
He delicately washed her, peeling away layers.
Swiftly without hesitation, he carved and covered her with dough...
...transforming his once perfect pear into a tart.
from “Conversations with Fruit” a series in progress
Wednesday, March 14
the little hand
2007 "GOLD HAND" mixed media study sculpture
the little hand of gold
always does as she is told
while showing off her diamond of old
little does she know
she is neither diamond or gold
...alas...only old
the little hand of gold
always does as she is told
while showing off her diamond of old
little does she know
she is neither diamond or gold
...alas...only old
Tuesday, March 13
diosa de piedra azul
2007 Untitled mixed media sculpture study detail
diosa de piedra azul
con dulce esperanza
espera y espera
a su príncipe azul
...cuantos siglos mas esperara ?
diosa de piedra azul
con dulce esperanza
espera y espera
a su príncipe azul
...cuantos siglos mas esperara ?
Monday, March 12
Sunday, March 11
mujer de amarillo
mujer de amarillo
con brillantes pretendes volar
mujer de maravillas
vestida de dolor
en busca de un amor
mujer de amarillo
no te olvides de soñar
2006-2007 Untitled mixed media collage detail
con brillantes pretendes volar
mujer de maravillas
vestida de dolor
en busca de un amor
mujer de amarillo
no te olvides de soñar
2006-2007 Untitled mixed media collage detail
Saturday, March 10
the walk
2007 "COSMOS" mixed media sculpture study
It was a crisp chilly night and they decided to go out for a walk. Actually, he graciously invited her...and she accepted, with pleasure. Under the black skies they strolled. Under the bright stars they dreamed. Hand in hand, laughing at life - with life - through life.
It was a crisp chilly night and they decided to go out for a walk. Actually, he graciously invited her...and she accepted, with pleasure. Under the black skies they strolled. Under the bright stars they dreamed. Hand in hand, laughing at life - with life - through life.
Friday, March 9
yogurt & opera
2007 Untitled study sketch for textile pattern
As the complete stranger was choosing organic low-fat yogurt from the refrigerated grocery shelves, he was whistling a tune from one of my favorite operas...
journal excerpt
As the complete stranger was choosing organic low-fat yogurt from the refrigerated grocery shelves, he was whistling a tune from one of my favorite operas...
journal excerpt
Thursday, March 8
wings of imagination
2007 "WINGS" mixed media sculpture study
Today she knew she would need a little extra help.
She asked Fairy to lend her a wing...
She asked Elf to sing...
Together with Crystal and Feather...the day seemed much better!
excerpt from "Imagination" manuscripts in progress
Today she knew she would need a little extra help.
She asked Fairy to lend her a wing...
She asked Elf to sing...
Together with Crystal and Feather...the day seemed much better!
excerpt from "Imagination" manuscripts in progress
Wednesday, March 7
believe nothing
one of my beloved buddhas
“ believe nothing,
no matter where you read it
or who has said it,
not even if i have said it,
unless it agrees with
your own reason and
your own common sense.”
- BUDDHA
“ believe nothing,
no matter where you read it
or who has said it,
not even if i have said it,
unless it agrees with
your own reason and
your own common sense.”
- BUDDHA
Tuesday, March 6
coral, pearl & diamond dream
2007 Untitled mixed media sculpture study
...dressed in a gown of coral draped with pearls and diamonds, she sat on her throne in the balcony of the great Parisian palace...
excerpt from Dream Journal, August 16th 2006, inspiration for sculpture and short story in progress
...dressed in a gown of coral draped with pearls and diamonds, she sat on her throne in the balcony of the great Parisian palace...
excerpt from Dream Journal, August 16th 2006, inspiration for sculpture and short story in progress
Monday, March 5
a favorite poem
detail of an exquisite turquoise transitioning into a CASIMIRA sculpture
one of my favorite poems by Oriah:
"It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love
for your dream
for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon...
I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow
if you have been opened by life’s betrayals
or have become shriveled and closed
from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain
mine or your own
without moving to hide it
or fade it
or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us
to be careful
to be realistic
to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me
is true.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
If you can be faithless
and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see Beauty
even when it is not pretty
every day.
And if you can source your own life
from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure
yours and mine
and still stand at the edge of the lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon,
“Yes.”
It doesn’t interest me
to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up
after the night of grief and despair
weary and bruised to the bone
and do what needs to be done
to feed the children.
It doesn’t interest me who you know
or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
in the centre of the fire
with me
and not shrink back.
It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom
you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
from the inside
when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone
with yourself
and if you truly like the company you keep
in the empty moments."
© Mountaindreaming, from the book The Invitation by Oriah
a reminder to be true to myself, to my dreams, to my art
Sunday, March 4
rude with poor manners
2005 "PEACE" mixed media
I was recently labeled
RUDE with POOR MANNERS
...are we not all mirrors to one another ?
Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi...
I was recently labeled
RUDE with POOR MANNERS
...are we not all mirrors to one another ?
Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi...
Saturday, March 3
total lunar eclipse
2006 Untitled mixed media study
in full glory and majesty
Celestial Goddess strolls through Mother Earth’s shadow
with Father Sun bestowing coppery crimson kisses
in anticipation of tonight
in full glory and majesty
Celestial Goddess strolls through Mother Earth’s shadow
with Father Sun bestowing coppery crimson kisses
in anticipation of tonight
Friday, March 2
frescos
2007 "BLUE GRAPEFRUIT" photographic mixed media study
...I dreamt with her last night...again. There was a basket of enormous fruit and she making frescos from it...The fruit was gloriously huge, colorful and ripe...
excerpt from Dream Journal , October 26th, 2006 which may be included in "Conversations with Fruit" a series in progress
...I dreamt with her last night...again. There was a basket of enormous fruit and she making frescos from it...The fruit was gloriously huge, colorful and ripe...
excerpt from Dream Journal , October 26th, 2006 which may be included in "Conversations with Fruit" a series in progress
Thursday, March 1
feather on my shoulder
2007 Untitled mixed media sculpture study
a feather on my shoulder...
touched by an angel...
...or am I growing wings ?
a feather on my shoulder...
touched by an angel...
...or am I growing wings ?
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