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I am a Canadian but I live in a tiny fishing village on the English coast. I originally moved to England to waitress, then to teach high school, and then I fell in love with an Englishman. Now I live with him. He's an artist and I am a writer, and we are living in a small flat by the sea. I am writing books, he is painting, and together we are creating an amazing website that we hope will help other people get to know themselves better. I hope you will come back often to see how it and we are getting on.

Scribblings of an inquisitive mind. I'm either an optimistic pessimist or a pessimistic optimist. I can never decide.

The thoughts of a shoe-addicted, book-loving, photo-crazed quilt artist. Like most bloggers, I love to receive comments on my blog entries. People who comment are pretty! :-)

While sipping a cup of tea, a good friend turned to me with a questioning look in her eyes and said, “Blogging.. I just don’t get it.”

I fumbled trying to adequately respond and justify my blogging experience. I found it difficult to explain the appeal. Since then, I have given this conversation quite a bit of thought.

a verbal sketchpad being alive politically, poetically, positively, fairly and funly

I am happy here on earth. ... and I like it when people comment here.

One of God's office supplies.
I have tried college on 3 seperate occassions and am about to make it a fourth. For too many years I have been hiding in cubicles planning my great escape by tunnelling beneath and disguising myself as an everyday citizen in a three piece suit. I'm a would be poet, a failed comedian, and a wannabe philosopher. But I am perfectly content being a cubicle reverend.

The most profound wisdom often lives in a quiet corner of the night.

Sharing the ups, downs and irrationalities of my life as a caffeine addicted romance writer

The Road I travel is long and hard. I will stand at crossroads; I will find myself in the lowest valley; I will climb the highest peak. Read about my growth as a writer as I travel down the Road in search of the Impossible.

Wild Stories, Unpredictable Outbursts, And Polite Bookish Commentary.
My first novel, THE LIAR'S DIARY, is forthcoming from Dutton in February, 2007. It will also be published in the Netherlands, Germany and France.

My passions: my children, my husband, writing, books, art, nature, people, Spirit. * My stories can be found in recent and upcoming issues of Lynx Eye; New Delta Review; Parting Gifts; SmokeLong Quarterly; Salome Magazine; Emrys Journal; Word Riot; RE:AL; Cranky; The Jabberwock Review; The MacGuffin; Storyglossia; and Staccato among others.

This is a day by day journal of practical reflections on spirituality and workplace issues such as Acceptance • Alienation • Community • Compassion • Faith • Fear • Grace • Grief • Liberation • Love • Pain • Peace • Resurrection • Temptation.

I was born in Montreal but moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York when I was still a child. Have since lived in several cities and towns in New England.

A glimpse into a mixed media artist's creative world of collage, art journals, fiber art, art cards, altered art and more.

Online Journal for Artist & Photographer Sarah e. Smith
Hello! I am an Artist, Jewelry Designer & Photographer... This is my online journal of ramblings regarding my art, introspection, personal deconstruction and the general oddities of my life.

"still crazy after all these years"

Interests: Paris, Ireland, paper, books, hiking, art museums, journaling, cooking shows, old/ancient structures, rocks/boulders, National Geographic magazines, altered books, flea markets, open-air markets (good luck finding these in the US), old typewriters, fountain pens, and that's really quite enough

Jennifer's Life's Snapshots Weblog

Originally Blogging the Artist's Way. Thoughts, musings, experience of the 12-week course, January to March 2006. And after that?.... Life, creativity, writing. Where does it all meet? Here, perhaps.

The Buddha says, "Praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a giant tree in the midst of them all." Walking this tight rope called life learning to balance and look down to see if the net is there yet...

A site dedicated to art.

Observational Rodent.
You are lost the instant you know what the result will be. ~ Juan Gris
Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things. ~ Edgar Degas
Ok...now I don't feel so bad about not knowing what I'm doing.

My darling girl, when are you going to understand that normal isn't a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage. Part-time acupuncturist and SAH mama with a burning desire to remain myself in the midst of suburban life.

It takes courage to stand up to the critic within, the one who mutes our authentic voice and holds us back from sharing the prose and poetry we long to release.

...Sometimes the only way is jumping...I hope you're not afraid of heights... ~ Gavin DeGraw ~

I'm a vegetarian, a runner, a writer, a liberal, and a pantheist. I try to live my life according to my favorite line of poetry from Mary Oliver's poem October: "Look, I want to love this world as though it's the last chance I'm ever going to get to be alive and know it."

An American in Paris muses about a "parfait sundae" of art, antiques, culture, poetry and politics.

stories of my writing life in poetry and prose

the 30 day escapade of becoming and living like an artist

merging art & imagination: the journal of art inspired flash fiction

words and images - computer aided art / poetry sketchbook

Found Photo Stories: Life and Art Linked by Photographs

One painting a day since October 12, 2005, without missing a beat. The writings behind the creation of each daily painting by this nationally-recognized oil and acrylic painter with three books out by Walter Foster Publishing and instructional DVDs on painting and color. Studio pieces and smaller works for collectors and friends, too.

I want to capture candid moments of Zoo and Wild animal life, along with the way they add to the richness and beauty of something outside of ourselves. Children and Pets also catch my eye. With spontaneous moments that convey personality in the simplest of terms, these subjects add the special sparkle and variety that I so love to paint.

Romantic Realism in watercolor and oil

Bob Hague, a Central Florida artist, discusses the unique beauty of watercolor fine art painting and his adventures with the medium.

Art perceptions philosophy writing music photography poetry cats etc

The thoughts and works of a caffeine addicted artist!

The Study of Light with Oils and Acrylics and trying to find the time to do it!
I paint in oils and acrylics. First thing people notice is the saturated colors. Beige is boring. By owning an inn & restaurant, time to do what I really enjoy, is minimum. Join me in my journey to explore ways to keep art in my life.

A series of urban landscapes of Southern California with a special focus on Sierra Madre and including the surrounding areas of Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, Arcadia, Azusa, Burbank, Los Feliz and the City of Industry.

Macedonian contemporary artist presents oil paints on wood with strong influence of ethno elements, use of metal applications, stained glass and golden leaves.

A Unique Look at the Creative Side of Being an Artist

"The Epiphany Artist" TM TLWEST describes her daily life and explains the inspirations behind some of her paintings. Epiphany: A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something.

... mostly art pics with other stuff now and then.

This is a blog about artist Teresa M. Turner and her work. Teresa works in a variety of media and styles.

An eclectic equestrian artist's journal and ramblings about her horse experiences, colored pencil artwork, and anything that strikes her fancy. Also involves fine art, dogs, chocolate, twinkies, pastels, and more horses.

My name is Ruth Robertson. I am an artist living and working in Northern Virginia. I am preparing to begin a new project a day that will combine my fine art nude photography with mixed media techniques. Each work will measure 4" X 4" and can be purchased for $25.00. They will only be available through this blog so please keep watching!

Business partner and wife Robin Anderson posts about her experiences in marketing and exhibiting artist Ron Anderson's original oil paintings. Artists and Art Patrons feel free to add your Visual Art related comments.

art and everything else that nurtures creativity.
This blog is about art and the art of living. This means work, family, friends, food, travel, books, nature. It also means peace of mind and sharing with others what makes our life meaningful, and what lights up our days.

There are few things that bring me greater peace than opening my soul on a bare canvas. Hours will seem like minutes and I become entranced by the challenge and reward that painting gives me. This is truly a gift from God. To create something out of a few tubes of color is fascinating. I am not afraid to put before you an image that might challenge your understanding of things around you, or something you have been taught, have accepted and grown comfortable in believing.

Finding the Beautiful! Plein Air Landscape paintings created by Ohio, Fine Artist Rebecca Grantham.

In the midst of the desert, my heart said to me. It was more than a whisper that I wouldn’t believe. Every life has a meaning, making moments worth the while. You have the soul of an archer, don’t forget that. And I said to myself, I have to make this quest. A quest for wishful thinking where, my aspirations will rest.

This blog belongs to Pam Peters, Montana fine artist. I work in pastels, watercolors, mixed media and oils to create realistic and impressionistic art. Mixed media is my newest medium and my collages, altered books and assemblage art is selling well!

Original paintings, including renditions of fantasy trees, landscapes, calla lilies and female nudes.

A Gallery of Original Oil Paintings by Colorado Artist, Nicole Hyde.

welcome to my online sketch book - I will make one piece of art per day and post it here! You can comment, suggest and even buy it! I'm Nana Lau a young artist based in New York City, New York NYC. Goal: improve my art skills & find time to make more art. Like most artists I juggle a paying job, personal life, school, and art. You can buy my "one a day" creations or shop at my ebay store or website for original artwork and prints

B. Mousseau's official online art journal

A Visual Art Blog of Pastel Paintings by Mike Beeman, psa.

Fairy and Fantasy Art Sculptures. Even In This World There Is Still Magic

the daily journaling of a raw food eating, reality t.v. watching, johnny depp obsessing, self-representing ebay artist

Oil and Pastel Paintings, Landscape art by Micah Condon

Mary Sparrow Smith's portraits consist of not only traditional portraits but also whimsical pet portraits and timeless paintings of your favorite vintage dolls. Her work hangs worldwide and is available in prints, note cards and various other items. Visit her site at www.marysparrowsmith.com for more information and to commission your own portrait!

scenes look at an artist's life! Raw and uncensored...for what it's worth!

Every effort is made to replicate the images on this site as close to the originals as possible. Due to the limitations of photography, there may be some variation between how images appear on the web and in real life.

Journal of a New Mexico artist. My place to keep the public updated on my artwork and my life.

This blog is a place to see Maggie Stiefvater's equine art and landscape paintings on the day they're created -- subscribe to this blog to get a daily (or close to it) piece of art in your inbox.

Original Paintings, Photos, Digital Art and Everything Else that Captures my Imagination

Art for the Soul, the Mind, and of course, the Wall! Impressionist Landscapes, Fun Art, Cat Art, Happy Art! Welcome to my blog of Original Art! ... and random thoughts ...

I am a self-taught artist, specializing in horse and animal portraits. My background is primarily in Thoroughbred racing, for which I still hold a passion. I also train dogs professionaly, both basic home obedience and competitive work. On the other side of the planet (or my brain), I have a BSc in Food Science with a minor in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, which I use primarily to annoy my friends!

Original landscape Paintings Art Journal

Original art work - figure, landscape, still life paintings in acrylic, pastel and other media. View paintings, comment, see works in progress and more .......!

Original art by figurative artist Laura Pruteanu (drawings and paintings) - includes pictures of unfinished works, finished pieces, and comments about process, inspiration, and other various musings

Original paintings by California Artist Laura Milnor Iverson in oil and acrylic ... landscapes, seascapes and Contemporary Zen

My larger website will reveal I am a plein air nature and landscape painter, art and workshop instructor. Most works of this blog, however...will be daily or frequent exercises painted (postcard size) from whatever strikes my fancy - simple objects that keep the eye sharp and the mind entertained. I would classify these exercises as my "affordables."

The art and studio process of artist Julia Garcia working in mixed media, oils and watercolors.

Paintings by Jude Maceren the artist. Sharing my inspiration as I paint landscapes, flowers, still life, cats and dogs. I like to paint what I believe that "there is a relationship of love in all created things".

Paint! Paint! Paint! Paint! and BLOG!!!

A daily painting, drawing or sculpture by John Sparks

...a painting-a-day blog by John Finnegan...

Illustration Blog

Works in acrylic and mixed media

The UrbanKore Artspace featuring the art of Harold Smith. Based in Kansas City. Artwork also at http://www.urbankore.net

Artist Greg Long's blog, or Ramblings of an Artist more interested in fishing most of the time...

Art from America's least known artist

... a place to hang my still wet paintings while they dry.

This world is a wonderful and fearful place: read the directions carefully before use.

Me talking about astrology, the occult, small animals, martial arts, the Navy etc. Some entries is taken from my art journal of 8 years.

Contemporary realism with a focus on wine art by award winning Virginia artist Emily Zasada. Includes completed paintings as well as photos of paintings in progress.

I'm married with two black labs, Schnapps and Bailey, and three cats, Diva, Empress, and Samurai. I am a watercolor artist, and graphic artist. My husband and I also run a rock shop, and love gemstones and minerals!

I am determine to create as much art as possible in my lifetime. Promotion has never been my thing, but someone mentioned blogs, so here we go. I'm starting this in July 2005 and will try to update it with a new painting weekly.

by Duane Keiser. I'm a painter from Richmond, Virginia. Visit my site at www.duanekeiser.com to see my latest work

Pictures of horses and other animals. Photos and paintings. A visually rich gallery of horse art, animal pictures and Montana scenery. How to take better photos tips and hints. How to paint better paintings tips and hints. Wildlife photos galore. How to get wildlife photos.

a painting blog by Dennis Albertson

Cow paintings, Cow Collectables and Gifts by Cow artist, Denise Rich. Holstein cows, Guernsey cows, Jersey cows. The dairy cow breeds as well as Hereford cows and more. Both original cow oil paintings and prints of cows, cow collectables and cow gifts.

New work and on going projects by artist Cory Behara

Welcome to my weblog. Dear visitor, I hope you enjoy to read about what I do, what I like and what goes on in my (art) life. Have Fun!

One of a kind sculptures by Connetta Jean

Including bumps in the road I accidentally inspect with my face

I am a full time professional artist selling my original paintings from my home studio & website to clients, shows and online auctions.

Carly Clements shares her experiences painting plein air, tips for artists, and updates on shows where you can view her artwork. Check back often for demos and for news! A recent addition has been Artist Trading Cards in a 3.5 x 2.5 miniature size.

Professional artwork by maryland artist Brian E. Young. Various mediums are featured including acrylic paint, marker, sketches, sculpture, photos. Instructions on how to submit commissions and articles about art careers.

Unique Paintings by colorist Beverly Fagan Gilbertson

Pumpkin12pm presents layers of fiber, collage, and other assorted media

This blog will feature a new work each week, or sooner, that will be available for your viewing/purchase pleasure. The price and information on each work will appear next to the picture. If you have any questions about the availablity of any piece of artwork, please email me. Thank you for your time and interest!

My paintings and experimentations with art.

Fine, modern and contemporary abstract Art by Visual Artist Alison Dare, Paintings take a peek :) enjoy the view

ACEOS and Artwork by Alison Dare

An artist's journey in real space and cyberspace

Works of Art in progress And Experiments

Artist Tami Oyler demonstrates her painting techniques using original works in progress.

Original Art painted by me TeAnne. See my art being sold at Aussiebid.

Art blog of a West Australia