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{2013} - a Year in Review -

12/29/2013

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Unleash was the word I chose as a theme for 2013. It felt more like marching orders . . . and, looking back, much unleashing did occur!

Life was full to the brim with creative endeavors blooming amidst life's quotidian adventures. Hard moments couched in gentler ones. Fears and apprehension assuaged by patience and love. Relationships and friendships unfolding with laughter, play, and shared meals.


I gained a niece at the start of the year and a nephew a few days ago. My personita gave me a piano to encourage more forms of play and creativity! I had the joy of far away friends visiting in the summer, and a couple of amazing road trips enjoying delights of the Pacific Northwest. My Dragon Boat Team (go U-Dragon-U) got a giant {plastic} trophy and I had surgery to correct my vision. It was my privilege to take part in art retreats held in magical places, and to learn {a ton} from some of my art heroes (both live and online). I pushed through road-blocks and met goals that seemed daunting, though perhaps small to others (like making sure I finished paintings I started...) but pivotal to that aforementioned unleashing.


All in all 2013 comes out with a positive balance. I am encouraged to continue my creative explorations, and I am already looking forward to unveiling my theme word for 2014 in my next blog post.


Thank YOU  for being a part of the support system that continues to fuel my journey! I wish for you a blessed 2014: may it bring to your life just what you most deeply desire!


Happy 2014 to all!
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We have a Winner! + another Winner!

12/15/2013

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'Tis official: the first ever Creative Adventures Give-Away has concluded and an online 'random number generator' selected two numbers amongst all who had entered. 


It is my pleasure to announce that Ms. Leslee M. and Ms. Kim H. had the lucky entry numbers and will be receiving their art in the coming week. Yay & Congrats to you both!

On a side note, I just have to say that I feel such delight in sharing my work with the world. Many thanks to everyone who entered the drawing and to those who shared the info with their friends. Putting my work 'out there' felt like a big risk and I had been avoiding it forever! It's been invaluable 
to hear from so many who offered words of encouragement, love, and support. You, my friends, ROCK!


Here's to another year of creative adventuring for us all! Many, many thanks! xx
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Finally a frozen Friday! ... & the Story of Settling a Facebook debt.

12/6/2013

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Portland woke up to a windy snowy day today! Since my commute today is merely across the back yard, I made it to work on time!

Remember the Pay It Forward - challenge on Facebook? Well, you may not have even heard of it, but waaaaay back at the start of 2013 I promised to send a piece of artwork to the first 5 people to chime in to the post.  Today I giddily selected and wrapped the little presents. They are now in the mail, and I already look forward to hearing from the friends who will likely be surprised to get some random Joy Mail for the holidays. Giving is Good!

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Thank You and Giveaway!

12/4/2013

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"Dreamer" -- Printed on archival paper - Signed and dated.
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"Stargazer" original digital art -- The watermark will not appear on the piece you receive. Signed, dated and framed.
Thank you to all the local friends who came by on Saturday to visit/support us. 
You inspired me to give away some art! 



It was absolutely awesome to conclude this first year of Creative Adventuring with a festive & fun show and sell at home! I am grateful to everyone who had a part in making this event an amazing success!
As a token of my gratitude to all of you who have encouraged & shared in my creative journey this year, I am giving away two pieces: a signed (8x10) print of "Dreamer" and a signed and framed (5x7) "Stargazer" -- my most popular digital art piece. 
Two random entries will be drawn and announced on Sunday, December 15th and shipped by First Class USPS the next day to YOU!

To enter please do the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post below (that will give me your e-mail so I can notify you of your win!).
2. Like my FB page if you haven't already (I'd love to reach 250 fans by the end of the year).
3. (Optional but would be nice :o) Share with your FB friends and let them know about this Giveaway! (if this is a popular thing, I'd love to do many more giveaways in 2014)

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