Tis the Season for Gratitude

 

I've been running a 30 day Attitude of Gratitude challenge on Facebook where the participates have posted a declaration of thanksgiving each day.  We are almost to the end of the 30 day run.  It has been a delight.  I've enjoyed reading the posts and it certainly has made me more mindful of giving thanks each day for all that I have in this wonderful life.

So, I have gift for everyone.  Something to help remind us to continue to build a gratitude attitude.

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Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Starry Starry Night "Vincent" by Don McLean

I love the song. This is a great slide show of Vincent Van Gogh work to go with it. Take a couple minutes and enjoy the combo.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michigan Colored Pencil 2010

Michigan Colored Pencil 2010
Lotus Arts Gallery
995 West Ann Arbor Trail
Plymouth, MI 48170
734.453.5400

A juried colored pencil exhibition sponsored by the Colored Pencil Society of America District Chapter #104, featuring 100% colored pencil works of artists in Michigan.

These are pictures taken at the reception on the April 10th. I'm standing next to my drawing called "Crossing the Elements." It won 3rd place in the competition.

Here's a couple other artists that are also in the exhibit. You will want to check out some of their wonderful colored pencil drawings.

Barbara Goodsitt with her "Locally Grown" artwork.

Lynda Schumacher with her "This Above All" artwork.

Art exhibits make for fun evenings. So head out and visit some galleries. You'll love this Lotus Arts Gallery. Thanks for reading and have a grand day!

Colorful Skies

"Silhouette Sky #45" by Dee Overly

Chameleon ribbons wrap this present,
offered each an every day.
It decorates the wrapping,
for all eyes to view the display.

Sometimes white, sometimes hues of pink,
then sometimes at night the decorations wink.
The colors of the sunrise entwined with the clouds,
an awestruck painting given to the crowds.

Sometimes the colors come together,
in a delicious array of light.
Bright and cheery in the sun,
dark and seductive at night.

Opening this present is as easy a thing,
as flowers that open their petals
at the coming of spring.
Beauty shines as the dancing color settles.

A lovely part of the universe,
in this the birds love to fly,
the glorious reflection,
of the majestic sky.

Poem by April Self

Thanks for reading. Have a grand day!