This is the third from my Fruit of the spirit series.

Peace, now that is a good word. That is something we can do something about!

I know it isn't easy, but if you want peace in your life, get out of  un-peaceful situations.

Do what you have to do. Set boundaries, avoid 'toxic' relationships, attend AlAnon meetings, move out, leave, walk away, pray, pray, pray!

Everyone's home should be their retreat, their haven, a place of peace.  If it isn't, change something. Life is too short not to.

Opps!!  I have to go now, I am falling....... falling...... falling...... off  my             soap box.

Fruits of the Spirit

These past 5 months since moving to Brooklyn I have been creating some new works. I love working with oil pastel and acrylics, yet watercolor with pen and ink detail is what I have been doing. I don't really have an explanation other than after I finish a piece I move right on to the next. I find them very interesting, the detail adds a richness to each piece.



I have been working in series, the first series I will be posting is from the Bible. In Galatians, Paul lists the fruits of the spirit. There are 12 but I have completed 3. The first one is Love. The final result wasn't at all what I was aiming for and I was not pleased with it. But, as often happens, it has grown on me and now I can sincerely say that I am proud of it.



The three together (Love, Joy and Peace) make quite a statement on a wall, I know because the originals are framed hanging on mine. To see the other two, continue to check in.



That's it for today.

Can't we all just get along?

When I began to sketch this piece, I wanted to connect these three shapes through movement. I knew beforehand that these shapes would each represent a different culture. I chose Egyptian, Native American and African because I admire the patterns ,designs and colors that they use in their art.

I believe that it is the women of the world who see war as insane. We just want to get along. We want peace.

These dancing ladies are my visual message to that.

What do you think? Please comment.