I read Voscamp quoting Luther: "If you want to change the world, pick up your pen." I'm not sure about changing the world, but it certainly changes me to pick up my pen and draw. I doubt this is what Martin Luther meant. Writing is what he meant by picking up your pen. But I … Continue reading Just Draw…and Live!
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Morning Walks
If and When If I went out a ‘walking for the whole live-long day Would it be enough to deal with the stuff that in my heart holds sway? Would it calm the storm of worry and fear, The jumble that rumbles within? Would it shore up and strengthen the places that are wearing … Continue reading Morning Walks
A Bird’s Nest
What is it about Bird's Nests that we are so attracted to them? They're all over the web, on book covers, as jewelry, as decorations, on cards, in paintings, etc. What is the "draw"?:) Does it have something to do with the brown mess of twigs and sticks, mud and leaves, tenderly assembled into a … Continue reading A Bird’s Nest
Drawn2Zine!
A Zine...what is such a thing? From Wikipedia here's a definition: "A zine ( /ˈziːn/ ZEEN; an abbreviation of fanzine, or magazine) is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier. A popular definition includes that … Continue reading Drawn2Zine!
A Return to December…
Aisle 5 They stood around, the three of them as I came beside for ‘matoes. Loud and boisterous they spoke of them- this generation’s pathos. “They don’t know what work is! They’ve never had to do it! Plow the back forty, bail the hay, clean out the barn, all in a day!” I stood there … Continue reading A Return to December…
Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own
Oh my goodness, I am just tickled pink to offer this little booklet to you! It's my first "zine" which I'm calling an Art Zine since it's a compilation of my drawings, paintings, and writings, some of which is from my blogs, Drawn2Life and Drawn2Be! and some of which has never been seen on either … Continue reading Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own
Trees are for Climbing
There are times, as a mom, you feel as if you've been privileged to witness something magical and transformative in your child's life. Such was the case last Sunday when Maddie and I ventured out to our neighborhood park. Over the years, we've often gone to the park. We swing a bit together. I sit … Continue reading Trees are for Climbing
Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
How an idea comes to life... 1. A shape pops into my head. Pyramid! 2. A question follows on its heels. How can I make that shape in knitting? 3. Paper & folding ensues. Ahh...so that's how! 4. Another question pops up. What can the shape be used for other than a sachet? 5. Leaving … Continue reading Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Birthdays as a kid were always a celebration...as they are and have been in my own family. Sometimes we refer to our Birthday Month since the celebrating often gets sprinkled throughout the person's birth-month. My idea for these Birthday Boxes was to offer something to be sent to loved ones in the mail...a celebration in … Continue reading Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Un Grand Merci!
At the end of 2011 I was delighted to receive from WordPress, the year-end review of statistics and what-not about this blog, Drawn2Life. When I clicked on the link they sent, there were fireworks and all kinds of delightful and amazing stats that I had no idea this little blog had garnered. If you'd like … Continue reading Un Grand Merci!