For all the many things to be thankful for.
Here’s A Thanksgiving poem.

“A Thanksgiving Poem”
T…Turkeys, tablespreads, being together,
H…Happiness and homes to protect us from all weather,
A…Aunts and uncles, a reunion in Fall,
N…Nieces and nephews, family members all!
K…Kind-hearted kin coming over for dinner,
S…Surely you’ll have fun, but you won’t get thinner!
G…Gourds and pumpkins, mouths open wide.
I…Indians and Pilgrims we remember with pride.
V…Very special times-there could even be snow.
I…Imagine what it was like at Plymouth long ago.
N…Never forget how the settlers led the way,
G…Giving thanks and blessing this special day.

Author Unknown

Feature Art/product

“Winter on the Farm” is a watercolor pencil piece.
We enjoy visiting New Hampshire. We used to visit his Dad and step Mom and some friends there occasionally. This image was created from one of the photos I took on our trips.

For Sale.
Available as greeting or note cards, too.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com
Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family. Just click the”Forward to a Friend” link below.

Art News

BankRI exhibit: scratch board works by Lisa Wald Guarino.
Feb/Mar 2010.
Providence:
February: Pitman Street Gallery. (near Eastside Market food store)
Hours: M-W 8:30am-5pm,Thurs, Friday 8:30am-5pm
March: One Turks Head Place (downtown Prov. )
Hours: M-W 8:30am-5pm,Thurs, Friday 8:30am-5pm,
Third Thursday: March 18, Reception, Meet the artist and see her scratch board work. And enjoy some cheese and wine. Hours 5pm-9pm.

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval”
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

“So Many Colors”

Fall is here in the Northeast region of the USA. The leaves are starting to change colors. Oh, so many wonderful colors.

Our girls enjoy the Fall leaves.
So many colors.
So exciting.
Leaves falling.
Our girls enjoy collecting leaves and finding each color. Reds. Oranges,Greens, and browns. Our oldest daughter’s favorite color is Yellow. Our youngest daughter loves Orange. I like Blue and my husband likes Red.

Yet how can we pick just one. Our world is full of colors in all shades and hues.
The artist in me sees them all.
A True full palette.
Enjoy.

Lisa G.

Feature Art/product

“Great Horned Owl” is a scratch board art work I did from a photo I took of a great horned owl.
I took the picture of the owl at an animal exhibit at the Trailside Museum. The Trailside museum showcases animals common to the northeastern region.

The owl was on a man-made perch. I decided to place the owl in a natural setting in my scratch board art work.

This scratch board art work will be among a few scratch board art works that will be on exhibit at two BankRI Gallery locations in 2010.
In the month of February, This exhibit will be at the BankRI Pitman St. branch in Providence, RI.
In the month of March, this exhibit will be at One Turks Head in downtown Providence. There will be a reception the third Thursday of March, 5pm-8pm, part of Providence Gallery Night.
So mark your calendar if you’re going to be in the area at this time to check it out.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com

Art News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval”
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”
Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009
WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.
Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.
Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!
“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

There was definitely a  crispness to the air signaling the change.

A change for me as well.  First time in a long time, I’ll have more of a full day to myself.  Some feelings of “what-to-do-with-my-days” swirl in my mind.  Oh, It’s not like I don’t have anything to do, but more like, ”How will my day flow now”.  Time has slipped by noticeably and I wonder.

It’s OK to be still. Good to think and explore. Change doesn’t have to feel like a weight .  It could be as light as air.

Light and air. A friend spoke of that at a forum I go to. Just the words brought up a wonderful image.

It also brought up an interesting and wonderful memory.

“Light and Air”

I used to have a Fear of being in water over my head. I didn’t want to continue to have this fear when I had children. So I took classes at the local Y in Quincy.   I slowly worked on relaxing and taking it in.  Focusing on lessening the panic and replacing it with some comfort and skill.

Interesting to note: If I was in the shallower end of a pool and under water swimming I was just fine, like on a cloud. So the Fear was just a security issue when stopped in place.

When the students and I had met our goals, the instructor had us  try an “easy going” dive in from the edge of pool into the deep end. I dove in and actually did a somersault under water ( guess i bent alot in the dive) but straightened out beautifully. During that slight moment of “fog” I just floated for a moment, like on a cloud. In that moment I noticed where the light was coming from:   Above at the surface.  I swam to it. I wasn’t the least bit out of breathe either. It was amazing. What a situation to come through.  So empowering and peaceful at the same time.

Fear tends to leave one at a stand still.  It ’s part of “Natures protective tool”.

Yet when there’s no fear to fear, we can find a way to move again and move forward.

Feature Art/product

“Sleeping Fox” is a pastel painting of a red fox.

This Red Fox was done from a picture I did at  The Trailside Museum in Milton, MA.  The Trailside museum is where one can get an up close look at wild animals common to the Northeast region of the U.S.A. and learn about them.

One day I did some sketching of some of the animals there.

At the Arts in the Park in Randolph, I decided to do a demonstration with my fox sketch, and made this pastel painting.

“Sleeping Fox” pastel painting is for sale.  There are prints of this image for purchase too.

Check out  “Sleeping Fox” pillow and sendoutcard image, too. Great Gift items.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009

WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

My mom recalls I started drawing when  “I first picked up a pencil”.  I have  always enjoyed drawing.  Though there were some times I’d go for a little while without doing so, I have always come back to it over and over.   I would seem almost lost if I didn’t take time to draw, like something was missing. I’m also very thankful for my parents and teachers that encouraged me to “keep it up”.

Thus, I pursued a career in art.  I felt following my talents and strengths would lead me to where I was meant to go in the world. I can say there have been ups and downs, yet I wouldn’t change a thing.  I love creating and so that’s what I do.

I’ve always felt that no matter where I’m at in life,  I’ll be able to create.

We attended a Billy Joel/Elton John concert recently.  The Piano men of Rock.  Billy Joel and Elton John may be reaching their senior years, yet they continue to play and create some awesome music.  They’ll be rocking to the end of time.

On the same note, you can count on me creating on and on and sharing my art and journey.

Here’s one of my newest images I recently did in scratch board.

African Elephant.

Some one commented on this when I posted it at wetcanvas.com.  They said it reminded them of the “Baby  Elephant Walk”.  Ha, I remember that song and can play it on the piano…well sort of.  I’m a bit rusty on the piano, though I enjoy playing some times.

Can you feel the rhythm?

To see my latest scratch board images (part of my journey to 2010 BankRI exhibit) Visit my Blog.

Thank you for being a part of my journey.

Feature Art/product

“Jumper Pony”

“Jumper Pony” is a charcoal pencil drawing I did from a reference photo I took at a horse jumping show.

A young rider and pony jumping a fence.  It was exciting to watch them do their round on the course.

I had this image printed on T-shirts and sweatshirts.

“Jumper Pony” is available as a T-shirt or sweatshirt. Children and Adult sizes available.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family.  Just click the”Forward to a Friend”  link below.

Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009

WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

]]> http://lisasart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=204 0 http://lisasart.com/blog/?p=201 http://lisasart.com/blog/?p=201#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:40:23 +0000 Lisa http://lisasart.com/blog/?p=201 I would like to give thanks to Kimberly Kelly Santini (www.turtledovedesigns.com) for her photo reference for July’s Virtual pARTy. A great ref.

Here’s my entry for this pARTy.

pony: marnie, scratch board

To see all artist and art works , Check out the Virtual pARTy at http://www.the-virtual-party.blogspot.com/

This Virtual pARTy’s started out as private challenges, but we enjoyed them so much that we decided to open them up for any other interested artists to join.

July pARTy:
This is your invitation to come over and see what’s going on! We’ve had some great work posted so far – check out pARTy Central to see them, and you can also learn a little about our Participating Artists in another section.

If you’d like to comment, you’ll have to register. Artists and non-artists are welcome to join. Here’s the link:

The Virtual pARTy Forum

pARTy’s are held monthly. If you are interested in participating, please sign up this blog or check back regularly for updates.

This past week has been filled with sadness and shock with the recent celebrity deaths.

Though we knew about Farrah Fawcett’s recent battle with cancer, we never knew the time of her passing would be so soon. Her career as an actress blossomed when she was in the TV show “Charlie’s Angels” as a stunning blonde. She shined later in a number of films. She was a wonderful, very talented and beautiful actress. She showed strength and beauty of character. How bright she shined.

Then there was the shocker of the week: Micheal Jackson dies. An incredible singer and performer. He and his brothers entered the music world as “The Jackson 5″.

He then went solo and brought us “Thriller” and the “moonwalk”. His performances were electric.

I will admit I felt he was a pretty strange character at times and wondered how he seemed to practically fall off the edge on a personal level. Yet listening to  his music and seeing him perform was amazing.

There is that creative side.

I recently got an email from my sister. It had a link to a YouTube movie: Jim Henson’s, “The Frog Prince”. Do you remember this movie?

I think it was one of Jim Hensons first Muppet movies. Yes, Jim Henson who moved puppetry to a new level with “The Muppets”. I grew up with “Kermit, the Frog”.  This movie featured “Kermit” and “Robin” with a few other frogs, Muppet friends and actors/actresses. My sisters and I watched this movie years ago. I was so enchanted by it. I remembered it vividly. Well it’s still around, and now on YouTube.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU6kh7SfDbA )

Jim Henson would also die sooner than we had expected. What a gift he gave the world through his creativity. He let the creativity guide him in his endeavors.

I could pick out others, as Walt Disney.

Then there is a local story of a dancer, “Miss Jessie M.”. She died at a young age after a battle with ovarian cancer. She danced so much  through her life. She danced every moment she could. She lit up the stage. She was an inspiration to watch.  This year’s Dance recital was in memory of her. It was an emotional recital.  There were tears of sadness and tears of joy. There was a sense of being thankful for the moments to share our love for dance, music, art and ourselves.

She is a reminder to us that we need to share that “creative side” and love.

Act on the present, the“Now”.

“The present” is the gift.

Feature Art/product

“Galloping Pony”

“Galloping Pony” is an pen and ink/digital image of a palomino Pony running in a field.  I give thanks to those smaller horses that are such a gift to many children.

“Galloping Pony” is available as a greeting card, stickers in children size T-shirts.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family.  Just click the”Forward to a Friend” at the bottom of the page.

Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.

Welcoming summer.

“Wisps and Strokes”

Summer has arrived in the Northeast.  As usual it’s a mix of weather.  Some days are rather cool and rainy.  Other days are hot and sunny.  And sometimes the sky darkens with storm clouds of rain, lightening and thunder.  As the sun comes back out and the storm moves off, I sometimes enjoy gazing at the huge clouds.  They reach up so high they appear as if they were mountains in the sky.

Sometimes it is like a painting by our creator. Wisps and strokes of paint on nature’s canvas.

I can’t help finding wisps and strokes when painting horses, too.  Their manes and tails flap and flow with the horse’s movement.  Their coats gleam in the sun shine.

The horse’s beauty has been portrayed through the ages and continues to inspire us into the future.

Take the time to see the beauty around us in nature, and in the things we have in our lives.

Blessings,

LWG

Feature Art/product

“Blue Ribbon“

“Blue Ribbon” is a pastel painting of a horse with  a blue ribbon on his halter. I created this in celebration of the “winning feeling” working and riding horses.

“Blue Ribbon is available for purchase at the Equine gallery.

Order a “Blue Ribbon” T-shirt on sale at T-shirt page.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com

Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family.  Just click the”Forward to a Friend” at the bottom of the page.

Art  News

The Equine Art Guild’s News

“Le Cadeau du Cheval“

Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!

Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .

Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”

For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other News
Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”

WBO Gift Shop

Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.

Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.