August Treasures

Say hello to August and the birthstone Peridot. Imagine a beach that sparkles with the crystals of Peridot. On the Island of Oahu, it is so very treasured, that the people have illuminated many beaches by adding tiny grains of light green crystals.   ~~~~ A Little History Miners have found Peridot in volcanic rocks and evenContinue reading “August Treasures”

Inspiration: Nature

June, 2015 I captured nature. I once read, to claim “Nature” as your source for inspiration as a n artist is cliché. Many of us are drawn to nature, and especially the outdoors in summertime. I love June. I believe, the artistic expression through nature is a gift. Cliché is defined in the contemporary art world by an artist andContinue reading “Inspiration: Nature”

A Lonesome Rose

I Painted Today. Pink Petals. This is it. I know it’s a photo, but it moves me like a beautiful painting. This rose is my June Rose. It comes from a very thorny stem with only two flowers. The lonely Rose, I’ll never forget you, even as you fade. Thorny stem, I’ll wait to seeContinue reading “A Lonesome Rose”

Happy Valentines Day

“How shall my heart be unsealed unless it be broken?” —Khalil Gibran My husband is always finding creative ways to make me smile. What a wonderful breakfast display of love in the pursuit of happiness. Happy Valentines Day! ~~Tresa