OM - BLISS - JOY - sharing some inspirations

Here is a recent grouping of my favorite inspirations from fellow Etsy artists!

This is a tribute to my dearest friend, partner and teacher, Solomon. He has taught me much about life and joy. Thanks to all these great artists for their inspirations and creations! Check out their links below...
Cheers!
Rachel



Find My Featured Artists Here:

• itty bitty lotus studs
• the butterfly garden & daydream believers photos
• bliss metallic photo
• abstract acrylic "layers" painting
• jasper prayer beads
• mandalas
• buckwheat pillow
• you simply glow print
• hope for growth print
• Napali prayer flags
• bliss vintage tin
• om batik onesie
• life's energy dragonfly
• handpainted meditation mug

FERNS ARE MAJESTIC PLANTS

…continuation from my Deep Lake Trail hiking adventure.  

On my hike I took pictures. I took lots and lots of pictures. I think I now have a few hundred images of ferns stashed on my computer for future inspiration.

I have this great fascination with ferns. I like them. I like all types of them. I like to touch them and look at them and admire all the details. I think they have a beautiful balance of visual qualities.  I feel a new painting in the works!

The ones in these pictures have a brown color stem in the center. It almost looks like they are flowering. Is there anyone reading who is an expert on plants/ferns?  Maybe this will require some research. I am intrigued!

 Here is a link to the American Fern Society. Honestly there is something for everyone in this world!  :)

Inspirational and Rejuvenating Camping/Hiking Weekend

Solomon (he's my main man for those of you that don't know me yet!) and I took a super cool nature hike this past Sunday while we were camping at Yankee Springs Deep Lake Campground. I brought the camera. Our pace was drastically slowed because of my picture taking craze. I seemed to be called by all the plants and animals and couldn’t stop shooting pics.  Good thing we weren’t in a hurry.  

Before we went camping I had been inspired to start painting again.  I had put the brushes down and the paints on vacation while I have been working with some paper crafts for the last few months.  It seems like the painting bug has bitten again. It is never gone for long!  I am hoping that some of these new images will be a strong inspirational base for a new series of nature inspired abstract paintings I am planning to start soon.  

I will share more of my hike pictures and some new sketches for the paintings as am I able! 

Peace Friends!

- Rachel

Searching for Spring

Today was a bright and sunny day. It was cold but the sun was encouraging.  

 

I took a walk this evening excited by the soft light.   I was searching for inspirations. 

Over the last few days our snow has been melting. I went in search of signs of spring and found only remnants of the summer and fall waiting to be reborn this spring.  They are hopeful for the warmth and rebirth!  I too am watching and waiting!

Uplifting summer images for the frozen folks in Michigan or anywhere else that feels the cold.

In Michigan the winter is cold and grey. I miss the sunshine, clear water, and I miss the color green.  Here are some images to help remind us of sunny and warm times.  I need to continue review my summer photos for inspiration and finding a source of green again!