Art Fifty Three Years Ago - Day19

When I found these sketches that I created back in the late 60s I was amazed.  I knew these were mine but I had forgotten that I was this creative.  What happened?  Why did I stop?  53 years ago.  What if I had continued practicing my art? What if I had taken some lessons? I know it's not too late.  I've been telling myself I was going to learn Procreate an art program on my iPad, but I haven't done much with it.  I'm not beating myself up, just really curious about what's going on here.  No, I'm not comparing either.  

While finding these pictures I also found two empty art pads. Maybe these pictures are all I'll draw.  Is that wrong?  Or does it matter? I don't know.  

I am enjoying blogging and am being more consistent than I am with creating art.  ????

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Relaxing Jigsaw Puzzles - Day 15

 In the back of my mind I keep thinking someday I will sketch so when I saw these puzzles I was intrigued.  The pictures are pretty especially the landscapes.  I used to love to put jigsaw puzzles together when I earlier in my life sitting at a table.  We made it a family affair when we weren't playing monopoly.  But these days sitting at a table putting puzzles together would be painful.  So when I saw these digital puzzles I was delighted.  I usually put together one puzzle a day - the free one that they offer.  Of course I've bought my share too, especially when they are on sale.  Usually they only cost a little over $2 on sale.  When we put a puzzle together we get points and these can add up until we have enough to use for getting more free puzzles.  Putting together these puzzles relax me.

Here is a pretty puzzle I did.

 

I love faces and her lips intrigued me.

I was putting this puzzle together 

That was going to be the picture of the humming bird in the middle.  We get to peek at our picture if we want.

Another cool feature is, I find some really pretty pictures and I can copy them and import them into the puzzle feature where I create my own.  

Here is a busier picture puzzle I put together

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Treasure or Trash? Day 5

 I've been pulling stuff off the bottom shelf of one of my bookcases trying to downsize completely.  Is that even possible?   I have gotten rid of many boxes of books over the years, but notebooks and stuff I've written? Not yet! - I am trying, so I'll give myself credit for that.

A lot of this are notes I've taken from many classes.  I thought I'd re read them but I didn't/don't.   They need to go! However I did find some gems.  

I used to teach a journaling workshop 

One of my workshops was at a spiritual retreat in the mountains of eastern Tennessee.  After finishing the meditation we all wrote about images we received.  I just re-read mine.

March 20, 1997.  Just did the meditation for the journaling workshop.  I was in a room with a super computer where I could get on the angel internet and receive answers to any questions I want.  My angel gave me a crystal ball that stores information in it from the Angel internet.  So I am always tuned in and can help people with this information.

 There is also a  massage table and a massage therapist ready to relax me at all times. There is beautiful music and with the snap of a finger almost, I can be in a library with many kinds of books that I can borrow.

  There are art supplies and canvasses, games and more music. A piano for me to use and lessons available.

  An angel is there to teach me how to fly, to transport myself into any time I want, any place. 

 This is my playroom, my fun room and I'm so happy that I discovered it. I want to build myself a place like this in the Smokey Mountains where I can see clients, parties and play. There will be a big wall that opens up to a dance room where we all dance and play.   A chef is there to make us healthy food and a big swimming pool is also available. 

So here I am, 24 years later...  still dreaming.

P.S. I discovered a folder filled with half written children's stories and sketches.  Another blog.  Stay tuned.

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