Category Archives: Artistic Expressions

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The Anomaly of Artistic Expression

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Artistic desire inks the human spirit’s fingers, and we leave unique expressions whenever we touch canvas, clay, or camera. Yet unlike the patterns on the tips of our fingers that permanently identify us, an artist’s experience is ever-evolving. Whether darkness or … Continue reading →

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Color: Pushing Past Pencil

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

The following is an excerpt from a post I just featured on my creativity website. I share it as a tribute to all of us right-brainers out there living in a left-brained world. Color: Pushing Past Pencil Color entices and … Continue reading →

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Day 7 “In Search of my Blogging Identity”-Self-Disclosure

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

Recently I posted a piece explaining why I love masks; they remind me of trying on new identities. Today, I explore a different perspective. Masks also speak to me of hiding my identity from others.   Dark, mysterious masks inexplicably draw … Continue reading →

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A Time for Taking Inventory

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

As I look towards the New Year and coming decade, the desire to take a personal inventory prevails. My burgeoning artistic projects and passions have become unruly. Like a plant that outgrows pot and climbs up and over the garden … Continue reading →

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In Between Places

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

I just returned from taking my husband and stepson to the airport. They fly out to his family in Texas while my stepdaughter and I will follow in two days. The house is hushed save a faint ticking from the … Continue reading →

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Real World Creativity

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

                   Last night, I awakened thinking about my students. Teaching has been rough this year. ”In your face” defiance, disruptive behavior, and verbal outbursts occur daily. I understand that many of them suffer from the ill affects of gang violence, foster care, and other … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early this Year!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

            Yesterday was a hard day for writing after coming down from my “creative high.” Having pushed several projects forward, the inevitable plummeting into a slump had to do with the unpleasant stuff: paying the bills, finishing manuscript edits, and sending … Continue reading →

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