May Inspiration

Take a moment to look at each of the Inspiration Images and read the thoughts.   Is there one that speaks to you? One that gives you an idea? One that inspires you to create?  Your art can be any medium of your choice...  oil painting, stained glass, colored pencil,  needlework, woodwork, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, mixed media, poetry, watercolor... Whatever is your favorite!  We look forward to seeing your art!

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It's always a pleasure to look at all the submissions that come in.  Every one of them causes us to smile as we think, imagine, and enjoy the art and the artist's thoughts.  YOUR art belongs here with ours!  We can't wait to see what you create! Join us!

May Inspiration 1: Purple Iris, a Silver Lining by Helen Eaton

When we moved into our home in the fall of 2001, 

I poked iris bulbs into the ground on our hillside.

The next spring their green flags were tall and beautiful... but no flowers… 

I waited another year... and another... and another... and another… 

Lots of green flags... zero flowers... ever... 

There were too many trees, too much shade... 

not enough sun for irises to bloom... ever...

In 2009 we had a devastating ice storm... branches broken, limbs splintered.

Then…  Surprise!  That spring purple irises covered the hillside!

Toppled trees and broken limbs let the sunshine in... A silver lining... 

May Inspiration 2: Relish The Moment by Sara Harley

In 2019, I started my "Dirty Dishes" series, in which I photograph interesting patterns I find on our dishes waiting to be washed.
You may see a plate of left over relish. I see a joyful celebration of confetti. Take joy in the simple things. Relish the Moment: 1. to savour or enjoy and experience to the full. 2. to anticipate eagerly; look forward

May Inspiration 3: Yellow VW Bug by Helen Eaton

I spy with my little eye… something that is…… YELLOW!

Is it the center of a daisy? …a sunset? …a chicken’s feet?

Is it a topaz ring? …a canary? ...the flames of fire?

Is it the middle traffic light? …a banana? …a glass of lemonade?

Is it a rubber duckie? …a taxi cab?... a smilie face?

Is it a number two pencil? … Sponge Bob? …a banana peel?

Is it a field of sunflowers? …autumn? …Big Bird?

Is it a school bus? …an egg yolk? …happiness!

May Inspiration 4: Resting Place by Sara Harley

The current state of emergency has changed my walking routine, and my dog Riley and I have been taking a new route for the past few weeks. We walked the route many times before I noticed this chair up on a hill off the trail. Someone made an effort to put it there, and it seems a peaceful resting place. I love finding things in unexpected places.

Resting Place
1. a place where people can stop and rest 2. a place where someone is buried 3. a place where something has been put