Paint Party Friday " Bird Flew"

Digital art, done with scribbler

Because I've had the flu and my son in law seems to be fighting it. And because  I love a play on words I decided to do this rather sad folk art bird for Paint party Friday! It's been a bit of a bitter sweet week. We all rallied to enjoy the exciting Stanley cup playoffs. The spirit was rampant with flags flying off every car.  It was so fun to watch, even though we didn't win.  

You may have heard there was a riot after the game in Vancouver,  thirty five minutes from where I reside. Well it was not Canuck fans like media first portrayed, it was young liquored filled youth fully prepared to riot, infiltrated, into the amazing crowds of fans . I have a sneaking suspicion these young people would have rioted whether the Stanley cup was won or not! 

The opposing  Boston team  won, with  probably eleven Canadian boys on their team. Even though we were disappointed we aren't poor sports!  Canadians by enlarge are very polite and display great sportsmanship. In fact the stadium of fan stayed to watch the cup ceremony and cheer everyone on! It was such a warm feeling....until the riot. We all sat eyes glued to the television as we watched cars being flipped and  burned, glass being smashed. Wondering if anyone we knew was there.  The streets were devastated by thugs, stores were looted.

Fans were irate at the rioting that transpired! The following day eighteen thousand people volunteered to clean up the mess! Social media has rounded up and named the hoodlums and they will be prosecuted.  Those young people are now wearing the social media scarlet letter that will be registered in google searches for years to come. Sadly it made our City look bad, even though the good outweighs the bad.

This bird is also for my friend who has some pending changes in her life that make her feel  much like this little birdy! Have a great weekend everyone! Check out the other artists on Paint Party Friday!

Sunday Scribblings " The Next step"

Sunday Scribblings prompt this week is "The Next step?" 

Paint program and scribbler digital art

 Sometimes things touch you so deeply all you can do is weep and write. That was me after this truly touching video! I can only pray the next step for this young man will be wonderment and joy, for he deserves it ten fold! 

Humble
in a  mire of adversity
Your spirit shone through
Begging attention
Searching for love
Touching the world
With a song
Of  hope!
 

Paint Party Friday " What do you stand for"

This is a large cradle board I did a short while back! It always starts out as one thing  and ends up completely different! I loved the evolution of Kristens painting, you can check it out here!

 

It sits in my downstairs powder room. I'm hoping it inspires thought! I know if you stand for nothing you'll fall for anything! So " What do you stand for?"   I purposely left out the question mark! 

Here is a view sitting on the  commode!  Funny how the two photos

show completely different tone of turquoise! This is more the likeness.

I've always stood for children, animals and abused women! Giving them a voice when they didn't have one. Often getting me in trouble for speaking up! I called the SPCA on a neighbor when I was in my twenties because he left his dog tied up while on holidays! I was furious! I have been a confidante when children have needed someone they could trust. Sometimes I've had dilemmas knowing I needed to speak up but couldn't for safety reasons! Thankfully blogs are a nice outlet to be heard!

I know this is a paint party Friday, and I should stay on  a happy note, but some how

I have contacted the flu so I'm late posting. Who has the flu in June? It's a chest cold, with chills and fever! My daughter and her husband have been so awesome, they made me delicious homemade chicken soup, and brought me piles of blended cold drinks, and medicine! Keep checking on me as I stay in my room, contaminating only the upstairs! I'm wishing myself well soon!

Sage Women

Reading blogs can be so interesting. Picking up dribs and drabs of information from young, middle aged and older women is really eye opening! Anyone desiring the  secret to aging with style should check out   Advanced Style Blog. The other day I read advice from a 99 year old woman! Spectacular really! "Be more, appear less," great advice, along with staying organized. Which I've let fall by the wayside lately!  I agree having your own scent, and being unique is important too! 

Brand new moms tend to  spark memories, of the work and vulnerability I felt when my daughter was a newborn.  No one is ever prepared for the love they feel, or time and sleep they lose with a new baby! There are women setting goals, making vision boards,  while trying to find their true path. Ones fearful of being forty, ones searching for hobbies, others in the throws of self discovery, many in menopause. So many interesting stories!

Doesn't matter how old we are we never stop learning. Technology and life changes faster than we can learn it all! We'll never be able to read all the books published, or listen to  all the music written, however we can carve out our own little niche of things to enjoy, wisdom to carry and share if we choose. Above all if we find a few things we love to do, we have it made!! Chasing goals is lovely, for me the  journey is where the joy resides!

Painted guitar "Covenant of Color"

 Covenant of Color Painted Guitar
This is my first contribution to paint party, you can check out others here!

This guitar was done for a charity event. It will be on display in a silent auction. 

The proceeds will go towards a Music Therapy program at Childrens hospital. It's a non functioning guitar, done as an art piece only!

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 Sadly these photos don't come close to doing it justice.

  The colors married so beautifully, under a high gloss sheen.

 I'm so proud of the results.

 It was a pleasure doing this project considering it was dropped in my lap last minute only because a two other artists dropped out!  I started with one idea, but  it took on a life of it's own. I have some old oak  chairs in my home, that need enhancing with this colorful swirled process! Stay tuned!

When my mother was dying they had a music therapist in palliative care. I went from room to room harmonizing and entertaining  with the lovely young  musician. It  was cathartic, and for a few moments took my mind off mothers pending demise! I imagine music therapy brings even more joy to children!

 I was sad to see this piece go because I fell in love with it! If it doesn't get a high enough bid I'll buy it back myself! The time and love that went into it would be well  worth it! If not I'll just do another for my wall!

For now I'll relinquish it! If I miss it too badly I can at least visit it

for the next  three   months!