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Just in time for something new in the new year -- virtual art classes! These Zentangle© classes are relaxed, interactive and fun.  We use simple strokes and repetitive patterns to create beautiful pieces.  What a terrific opportunity to connect with folks from all over who love to put pen to paper and support one another.  

If this interests you, open the following links and register.  

The new session begins Thursday, January 12, 2023.  

There is an introductory course as well as a second class where we explore new and old tangles along with various techniques using the Zentangle© art method.

Introduction to Zentangle© Art --

https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/school/introduction-zentangler-art-ages-16-3

Zentangle© -- in 5g -- 

 https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/school/zentangler-art-5g-ages-16

The Elf

 

Amid our holiday décor sits the little character widely known as an "Elf on the Shelf."  Although we have no children, my husband and I still have fun hiding the miniature ragdoll throughout the house and seeing how long it takes the other to find it.  

Two big kids having a lot of fun....ahhhhhhh...something fun is something beautiful.

Holiday Humor

The above home is abundantly adorned in festive holiday lights, and, kudos to the homeowners for their beautiful display.  If you are wondering about the humor portion of this post, look carefully at the image below.  To the left in that photo is the same home as above; however, notice that the next-door neighbor cleverly posted a "DITTO" sign at the entrance to his/her driveway...genius.  Seeing that sign made me laugh and recall that sometimes it really is the little things that matter.

Anyway, at the holidays and always, may humankind continue to find light amid the darkness and humor to lighten the load.

Feliz Navidad.

Light in the Darkness

 

These images were taken during my stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden's annual holiday lights and music event.  Known as Lightscape, this exhibit features amazingly beautiful installations of coordinated colors, lighting and sounds of the season.  A few weeks ago I also posted images of the popular "Winter Cathedral" portion -- an amazing wall of lights.  

As the winter solstice draws near, we rely on our inner light as well as outdoor décor and seasonal items in our homes to illuminate our spaces and celebrate what is....ahhhhhhh..... something beautiful.

"It is better to light one small candle 

than to curse the darkness."

                                                                                                                             --Eleanor Roosevelt

Season of Lights

At this time of the year in the northern hemisphere as the winter solstice approaches and daylight fades in the early evening, holiday lights illuminate the darkness.  These images feature scenes from the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City.

Ahhhhhh....something beautiful.

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world,

and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."                                                                                                                                 --Norman Vincent Peale

La Flor de La Noche Buena

 

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."                                                                                        --Norman Vincent Peale

Jack Frost

"The poetry of earth is never dead."

                                                                                             --John Keats

Lightscape

 

Annually the Chicago Botanic Garden makes spirits bright with this amazing "Lightscape" event in which holiday light installations illuminate the gardens.  Visitors are treated to corresponding musical features, and numerous whimsical creations that include favorites like the Winter Cathedral and a fire garden.  It is a spectacular event that fills the senses and includes many of my favorite things.....ahhhhh.....something beautiful.  

These images feature the popular Winter Cathedral.

Holiday Exhibit

Again this year I am excited to announce that my artwork will be in the upcoming Carnegie-Stout Public Library holiday exhibit.  More details below:

Library address:  360 West 11th Street

Exhibit hours:  Mon-Thurs -- 9am - 7pm / Fri & Sat -- 9am - 5pm / Sun -- noon -5pm 

Please consider attending the exhibit and purchasing a piece of art by any of the artists listed above.  On behalf of each talented individual in that list, I say thank you.