Inspiration Is Everywhere !

I have said it before and I shall say it again, Mother Nature never ceases to amaze me.  She is an endless source of inspiration and subject matter to fertilize the ingenious mind.  She provides an endless array of materials to work with from natural paint dyes, materials for texture, clay materials, stone, etc, etc.  She provides simple lighting to change visual perspectives and emotional inflections with lightening, bright sun, to a sunset rosy glow She provides a plethora of sounds for the innovative musician with pattering of rain, birds chirping melodiously at sunrise and dusk, the roar of an avalanche, whisper of the breeze or bull elephant in full charge mode.  Mother Nature has orchestrated a world of amazement for our inspiration and bliss.  Mother Nature,j or Gaia (Mother Earth) as I prefer to call her, is our Provider.  It only stands to reason that She would bestow us with everything we need for the meaning of life and its’ expression.inspiration, DIY, mother nature Continue reading “Inspiration Is Everywhere !”

Mesmerized By Steampunk

DIY, crafts, crafting, craft painting, Steampunk, inventionsBecause I love hot air balloons and wandering around YouTube, I discovered a lot of art projects related to Steampunk.  During my search for light bulb hot air balloons, I came across this incredible version of hot air balloon which was silver. had many odd gadgets added onto it, and looked from another world. The fellow who created this piece said it was Steampunk.  Okay, I need toknow more.  I found Steampunk fascinating in its designs. It was then, I decided to look into origins and reasons for this specific style.  Of course, I had heard about Steampunk for years and seen many a fantastic art project related to the genre.  I just loved the style.  So, what exactly was I being enticed by? Continue reading “Mesmerized By Steampunk”

Sand Is A Beautiful Thing to Craft

sand sculpture, crafting, artPersonally, I prefer warmer climates and warmer activities than ice hotels and snow sculptures.  I have had my share with freezing temperatures, snow and ice having spent most of my life in Western Massachusetts.  Every chance available the beach is the place to head in the summer months with my favorite beach being Hampton Beach, NH.  The salt air and the crashing waves always gave me such peace within.  The warm sand and bright sunny skies warmed me up heartily.  Unfortunately the event I am about to relate did not come into being until after I left Massachusetts to go south.   Continue reading “Sand Is A Beautiful Thing to Craft”