How many times has your “breath been taken away?” For how long can you hold your breath? Sometimes I feel like these past 2 years have been breathless and yet, I breathe. Breath is a miracle. When we don’t think about it, we just breathe. When we do think about it, it can slow downContinue reading “Just Breathe”
Author Archives: Helena
Bowl Not Included
Did you know that Mother’s Day originated in Philadelphia? On May 12, 1907, Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to celebrate her late mother who was an organizer of women’s groups to promote friendship and health. Within five years virtually every state was observing the day, and in 1914 U.S. President Woodrow Wilson made itContinue reading “Bowl Not Included”
Spring Rights Winter’s Wrongs
How long was winter for you? It’s not so much that the weather was bad or cold; it was just dark. And then one day, one of my house plants reminded me that Spring was on its way and regardless of my neglect, there is hope in new growth. Heading into my studio to playContinue reading “Spring Rights Winter’s Wrongs”
What Color is Happiness?
Can you define happiness? As I started the new year, I decided to participate in an artistic challenge, #happyyouin22. I followed word prompts for the month of January that were listed and posted on Instagram. At the same time that I as creating, I was taking a course on positive psychology. (I am a positiveContinue reading “What Color is Happiness?”
History is an angel….
…being blown backwards into the future. This line from Laurie Anderson’s The Dream Before haunted me as I considered a year-end reflection and a new-year preparation. When we make resolutions, there is some implication that we want to do better, do more, do different and lose sight of what has gone well, what we haveContinue reading “History is an angel….”
A Pause
I’ve been away, enjoying the proximity to my son and daughter and celebrating milestone events with them. This has been a time to recalibrate, to reflect, to refresh. Though I have put away my brush and paints, I’ve been collecting visual memories to recreate in watercolor. As I prepared food and activities for Thanksgiving, IContinue reading “A Pause”
Reflecting the Light
It has been delightful to watch the dragonflies dancing in my garden, their iridescent wings reflecting the sunlight. When a friend suggested I watercolor dragonflies, I started the adventure as I always do, seeking inspiration, finding different styles and techniques, and understanding the subject. Along the way, I discovered things about the dragonfly that IContinue reading “Reflecting the Light”
Shifting
In trying to classify this latest piece of art, I came across a list of 49 so called “painting styles and techniques. I did not know that I could choose from 49 techniques and styles. This list includes the various art media that can be used. Media include watercolor, oil, acrylic, oil paint, pastels (oilContinue reading “Shifting”
Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead
Fall is a lovely time of year when the weather starts to cool, the leaves start changing colors, and we gear up for a variety of holiday celebrations. Let our celebration plans not overlook those who have fought or are still fighting Cancer. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, nlightn notecards celebrates GoLisey with thisContinue reading “Don’t Be a Boob, Support one Instead”
Trust the Magic of Beginnings
I got stuck! You know how that is? Well I am sorting it out. It’s not that I am in yet ANOTHER life transition or am I? All I know is that I have one foot in the planning, organizing, administrative, execution side of life and another in the creative, playful, boundary less side. WhatContinue reading “Trust the Magic of Beginnings”
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