When I look in the mirror, what do I see, I see the image that others get of me. Do they see every blemish? Do they see every scar? That serve as reminders of what I’ve endured thus far. Do they see that I am broken? Do they see that I am whole? Do theyContinue reading “Mirror”
Tag Archives: Creation
You Are
From light breaking through the darkness of night, To the wind that gently breezes and guides a child’s kite. From the heartbeat at conception as a sign of new life, To milk in the breast of a mother whose infant holds tight. From every inhale and exhale as a our lungs breath in and out,Continue reading “You Are”
4 Questions with Artist Dawn Waters Baker
What was your main inspiration for the painting, New Life? In 2017, I had the privilege of being the Artist in Residence at Gettysburg National Military Park. I got to stay on one of the farms that were there during the battle. It was eerie and also a very spiritual time as I reflected onContinue reading “4 Questions with Artist Dawn Waters Baker”
Your Artistry
Mountains and valleys, Monsoons and hurricanes, Exotic birds like parrots and cranes. Lakes and rivers, Streams and estuaries, Seasons From December back to January. Oceans, winds, give rise to hurricanes, Monsoons, typhoons, and tsunamis, Strong enough to bow and break massive trees. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration, Water, Carbon, and nitrogen recycling, To replenish what flowsContinue reading “Your Artistry”
Trees
These past few weeks I’ve been getting back to looking at nature and particularly trees. Their structure, detail, shade and line. There is so much that goes into each tree. Like a specific poem. It has that casing we are familiar with but what will it say? What kind of writing will it have? WhatContinue reading “Trees”