DRAGONFLY DREAMS...

Is it only we foolish humans that look at others and wish to be something we are not...Do you think dragonflies dream of being butterflies...or maybe it's the other way around. Who's to say the butterfly hasn't always wanted transparent wings.

DEAD THOUGH FATED NOT TO DIE...

This is my bloodless ode to Vampires everywhere. I have to admit to falling prey to the Twilight book series. But generally I am not attracted to the little blood suckers...I think they're kind of a pain in the neck...and I've never wanted to live forever anyway.

THE WEB OF LIFE...

I just had to make something with this marvelous spiderweb. Spiderwebs are awesome little pieces of architecture...so delicate and beautiful. There are so many amazing things in the world butterfly wings...spiderwebs...fire...water...life.

A LITTLE MORE OF ME...

You have seen these all before I just want them posted on my art blog.

HOW GREAT THOU ART...

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

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Amen.

MY GYPSY DREAMS...

A while ago I was watching the movie "The Man Who Cried" when Johnny Depp rode into the scene on a Gypsy Vanner Horse it was love at first sight...the most beautiful horse I have ever seen...and Johnny Depp wasn't bad either. But since I don't want the care of a horse especially one who requires more hair care then myself...I decided to own him in a creative way. He fits right in with all the romance and gaiety that is legend in dreams of being a Gypsy. I fear that like Gypsies...Vanner horses are best left that way too...in my dreams.

GLITTER IN THE AIR...

I get a lot of inspiration from lyrics of songs and poems. These particular lyrics are from the song by Pink called "Glitter in the Air". It is a song that could have many different meanings...one of them struck a chord with me.

CELESTIAL NIGHT DISPLAY...

So after creating this Altered Art piece I was inspired to think about a great future job for myself...

The job I want in the next life "Celestial Night Display Manager"...don't you think the stars would look much better in decorative groupings rather the spread out willy nilly all over the place. And the moon I definitely think we need one more moon...no two more...things display better in three's. Yes three moons one in each phase...full...half and crescent. Plus Northern Lights and comets for everyone...and more planets with rings...very cool LOL.

INTERIORS...

"Interiors" a favorite poem by Dorothy Parker inspired the piece of Altered Art. I have long been a fan of Parker's acerbic wit and often naughty humor...she was a very gifted though troubled woman.

FITTING IN...

This is my latest Photoshop altered art it is called Fitting In... It expresses a way I have always felt in my life...as far back as I can remember. I suppose we all feel this way once in awhile...like not knowing the steps to the dance everyone else is doing...or life from the outside looking in.

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The original picture is not mine but I was unable to find out the artist to give him credit.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST...

These are just a few of the myriad of illustrations inspired by one of my favorite tales "Beauty and the Beast". It was first printed as a traditional French fairytale "La Belle et la Bête" by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, in 1740. The story became very popular and has been re-printed, illustrated and retold in many forms throughout the years. I think it is interesting to see the different persona's the beast takes in the hands of each artist. I personally prefer a warm and fuzzy beast myself... and more lioness or kanine then porcine please. What do you look for in a beast?

LET FREEDOM RING...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

to our wonderful nation...

and best wishes to everyone for a safe and fabulous

Forth of July!!!