The Butterfly Wrestler

I am still checking off a big list of places I have wanted to visit since lockdown. When I was sharing all the museums I had visited, I was finding some I never knew about. There is a website called Artshomes.org and it ends up there are 36 Homes and Studios federally funded across the United States. And, there is one right here in Ocean County. There was an excellent presentation yesterday by Jim Inzero. He is a local artist with a gallery in Point Pleasant. I didn't actually get to see the show he is featured in called "WaterWater Everywhere". It will be open until October 8th. I am looking forward to going back. It is only open on weekends, and I don't like traveling the shore when traffic is high. But, the show looks amazing and I can't wait to tour the Studio and home of John F. Peto. He was a master of trompe l'oeil (tricks the eye to look real). He died in 1907. The gardens are beautiful and the house was restored for the public's enj

The painting for the album cover of Every Shade of Blue is for sale at the Danny Clinch's Transparent Gallery in Asbury Park. There is a great story attached, as it was lost in the mail for Sea Hear Now, and arrived in January. I also love how when I edited the photo it showed the one next to it which says "SEEN". I hope this doesn't come across as a sad post. But, with writing and processing my thoughts, I sometimes come to a conclusion of why I write. And, then wonder whether the fire will still be in me each morning to write. The last week has been a good, in that I really was able to understand myself better. And, I am totally happy with how my writing and thought processing is evolving. I understand each person is different and that truely is a GOOD thing. I also, now feel, we may be a juxtaposition of ourselves (especially online). Juxtaposition is definitely a word I did not ever hear (or understand) until I was an art major in 1988 at Georgian Court

Yesterday, I was thinking of some happy points along my way of my journey to joy. And walking around a labyrinth brought me an explainable jolt of joy when I reached the center. Labyrinths go back to medevil times. And, of course, a cathedral in France is noted for the design and still used as model here in America today. Believe it or not there are 65 labyrinths in New Jersey. Most of them are on church grounds or spiritual centers. The one pictured is from Mad Lavender. When I was at Omega institute there was one there. And, while on break I was happy to have something to do while waiting close by. It made me laugh out loud when I got to center. (I STILL) don't know why. There were an assortment of little trinkets left my many in the center. It may have been I saw a couple of candy bars. But, it really did get me thinking why walking in circles makes you feel so good. This past weekend there were some lavender plants in a circle for what might be the beginning of

It is half way through the year And it is a good time to check in with my goal setting. And, set my eyes on the rest of the year. This week has been the best so far. I have visited a lot of lavender farms. Last week I made a crown. And, this week I get to wear the crown for a photo shoot. I also will be taking a class in how to distill lavender. The fourth of July weekend was quiet. I am binge watching some shows that are making me laugh out loud. And, yesterday I finally took a walk around the neighborhood. It was right before the clouds rolled in, and I could hear thunder in the backround. I was treated to the best surprise. Within 300 steps from my door, I walked to the scene in the picture above. It made me so happy to see the lavender planted in a public place with two benches overlooking the Manasquan river. I had to pull off a piece to smell it, just to make sure. I came home and started painting the scene picture above. And, I have a frame all ready to frame it