Becoming the artist I want to be

When I let go of who I am, I become who I might be. Lao Tzu

Affirmation's

These are journal pages I did about me. It has been awhile since I did these two pages and I feel I need to do some new pages with affirmations on them. I am constantly battling which direction to go in and how I feel about myself and my art work. I need to re clarify my goals for myself personally and professionally. It has been almost one year since I left my job and started a new path for myself which has been centered around my love of art. The quotes below have a lot of meaning to me. I hope they inspire you to follow your dreams.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
Epictetus

Every artist was first an amateur. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true. Leon J. Suenes

Vintage Indie Swanky Swag Giveaway!

Usually I don't post about giveaways but I can't help but share this one too! A Swanky Swag Giveaway @ Vintage Indie. This giveaway is for a book Blogging For Bliss by Tina Frey!! Hurry on over voting ends Sept. 4th! I have my fingers crossed for myself but will pass on a little luck your way~

PFATT fall giveway!

Halloween is just around the corner! One art group is having a ghoulish giveaway!! Just get your broom stick out and follow the link to http://pfatt.blogspot.com/ to enter their giveaway~
You have to Sept. 8Th! I love Halloween so do drop back by to see what festivities I'll be participating in and things I'll be sharing!

Walk softly in the meadow grasses

Walk softly through meadows and grasses respecting nature. They are natures homes and feeding grounds to all small creatures. A beauty to behold. ~Theresa Huse 2009

Holding The Key:Fairie Handbook

I made this little piece 6 x12 and I like it the way it is, but at the same time don't know if it is finished. I didn't wax it or seal it yet as I can't decide. Part of me likes the simplicity compared to some of the more complex backgrounds I have done. What do you think? I would love to have your input! In the meantime I have been doing a lot of organizing and getting ready for back to school for my daughter. It will help me be able to focus on my art on a daily basis and get back on the daily painting. Our house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy. ~Author Unknown

Serene Nature Part 2 - Angora Lakes Lake Tahoe

Angora Lakes has three separate lakes~Here is a picture of the first lake we reached on our hike. Off the trail and more quite, a spot for contemplation.
Continued past lovely mountain views up to the final lake at the Resort~
You can hike around, canoe or swim across the lake~

Jumping off the rocks and swimming back to shore was a spectator sport for me~

The Resort at Lake Angora the busier of the three lakes, but the most popular spot for diving and swimming is just across from this view ~ The resort has a general store.
Unless you arrive early or stay late the area can get quite busy especially on weekends but the beauty is worth the wait. If you plan a trip to Lake Tahoe here is a link to all the areas hiking with degrees of difficulty. http://www.bluelaketahoe.com/visitors/recreation.php?s=10&l=2
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir