This piece is one that has been brewing in my mind now for quite some time. One of my favorite wild flowers is chicory! In Western New York they are referred to as “corn flowers” because they grow in ditches and fields, especially corn fields ! They are most beautiful and are perennial. They likeContinue reading “It’s a process!”
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When the Spirit hits….
As an artist and in my spiritual walk with God I have always felt there was “something more” to create. To accomplish. My mission so to speak. It has been on my mind ever since I was say 12? A passion for Artwork. Learning,doing. And I was terrible at it. And I was told thatContinue reading “When the Spirit hits….”
Collecting my thoughts. .
This peice that I am currently working is an Angle&Curve Impressionism “Tiffany style,stained glass effect ” The initial steps of free form curves and angle-line placement have been applied with line work finessing. I decided to incorporate botanical design in some of the larger vacant spaces. In choosing the botanical subject matter I am invokingContinue reading “Collecting my thoughts. .”
Just chillin. Literally!
Last night and today were pretty rough…up til 5 a.m….finally got up ,went downstairs to warm some milk in a pot on the stove. It helps sometimes. Feeling hopeful I stir my milk until it warms enough to coat the side of the pan . I add cinnamon. Stir. Pouring it into the big mugContinue reading “Just chillin. Literally!”
My Mentor. My Friend.
The other day I was reminded of an Artist who mentored me . His name? Joseph Orffeo. And through our friendship and his kindness he encouraged me to continue with my artwork. And continue I did!
Something from something .The creation of a new artform called ” Angle and Curve Impressionism”
Inspiration must come from somewhere. Your muse can change. I had not done a work on canvas in 2 years or more. I was wondering if I would ever get back to that form of artwork. I am quite pleased to report that I have created a new canvas acrylic painting. The basic color schemeContinue reading “Something from something .The creation of a new artform called ” Angle and Curve Impressionism””
Creating your future link by link
I’m watching A Christmas Carol tonight. I think of how this season for me was slow to start. I got into gear to make and write ,address cards,crafted homemade ornaments as gifts for a couple neighbors,grandchildren,children,a few others. I felt a bit accomplished and yet…. I haven’t felt that warmth or excitement that I haveContinue reading “Creating your future link by link”
The house that stood on the hill….
I lived in the same house for 32 years.( not this one…lol) My Mother made it into a home. It had originally been just a shell of its former self. No one seemed to want it. It was on the market for 3 years prior to she and I going to take a look atContinue reading “The house that stood on the hill….”
The struggle is real.
Is it worth it?
As with anything in life it is a good idea to ask yourself ” it this worth it? My time….my effort …my cost…my emotional input….? When is it time to draw that line in the sand? Both figuratively and metaphorically. Let’s get real for a moment shall we? What about that insincere “friend”? When isContinue reading “Is it worth it?”
Julia Baker-Waite Art 