“…I rarely draw what I see. I draw what I feel in my body.” whispered on the wind to me but spoken first by British sculptor, Barbara Hepworth.
The following is spoken oh, so eloquently by artist Jasper Johns:
“I have meant what I have done. Or…I have often meant what I have done. Or…I have sometimes meant what I have done. Or…I have tried to mean what I was doing.”
SUMMATION:
I try to exercise my right to change my mind regularly. Safely said…daily.
I am somewhat in denial at accepting reality. It can [and does] impede one’s vision to what can be accomplished if known facts [ultimately] are “outed” as ambiguous or false. Or both.
Global conditions could be better. Much better.
More peace. Less war.
I Am Accountable should replace E Pluribus Unum. If not on great seals or coins…then in our consciences.
My Reader is fortunate I stopped when I did…
Reality is unreal. Especially these days. Keep on Girrrl. stay well and continue…
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thanx Raye, for the read of my “budget” post. i appreciate it – as i do your witty writing and wonderful art work. continue…
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Your cynical, yet elbow jabbing in the rudest use of verse…ever, makes me envious of your elbow jabbing yet rude sense of intellect. Leaves me wishing I, too, could say that…out loud. Mait no! There’s room for only one on that particular top shelf. No sad gravy here. I’ll just keep looking up….
Mutual admiration…continues….
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Your blog is a confection! I’m completely enchanted.
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I love your paintings and words that come from your inner thoughts!. Such inspiration!
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Looking at yours, as well…inspiring. I’m thinking I may have to take a road trip one of these days and see what Whidbey is all about. I’ll let you know I’m coming so you can put the kettle on! Thank you for looking at my stuff…..Raye
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Do you like green or white tea?
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Ha! Any colour. Any kind. I’m soooo easy!
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I agree with all above, what a special blog this is! Excellent art work, dear.
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Thanks for sharing your vibrant and colourful paintings and thoughts, Raye.
I don’t know if it fit the rules, but I had to mention your blog in my Liebster Award post here, https://carolineylipaa.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/my-liebster-liebster-award-part-2/
You don’t have to participate, just know that you’re inspiring and appreciated. 🙂
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Nominated you for Liebster Award …
https://skipmars.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/do-i-contradict-myself-very-well-then/
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Oh goodness! Thank you for the nomination, Skip, and I’m honoured. However, I’ve already accepted a Liebster and feel a second time would be over-the-top especially when others, more deserving, need to be recognized. I do thank you very much and appreciate the thought!! Raye
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Found you through Sammy (bemuzin). Maybe you too are in Portland OR? We should meet and get her to come visit!
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Look at where the time has gone….! What?????, you say. It seems like {only} yesterday. HA, I say! Liar. Moving on. Yes. Portland. Yes. Meet up. You and I. Yes to Sammy coming to our beautiful city. Let me know what your availability is…..would love to meet.
Raye
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I absolutely love your art jot, call it what you will
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I think I love you! So glad to have found your beautiful colors and sassiness out here on the I’net. Love your replacement for e pluribus unum.
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I’ve never been called sassy before….a lot of other names…never sassy. I think I’ll take it as a compliment!! Thank you!
I’ve looked at you as well, CreateArt, and think we might have to get married….but I see you are already taken. Grin.
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Definitely a compliment!! Sassy is a good thing.
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Thank you for your visit which prompted me to see your wonderfully vibrant artworks. Beautiful. A pleasure to be following.
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Likewise…My pleasure. Found and following you via jdtphotography.co.uk in Seaford. Thank you for vibrant comment.
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I do love your artwork! Many thanks for reading my posts and commenting. It is very much appreciated.
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Any kind of Art is good if it generates the ideas, guesses, imaginations in the viewer, reader, listener mind. I am not sure even the Artists, Writers, Musicians can say exactly what was on their mind by the time of creation their projects. Thoughts are not still substance and its flying constantly through time and space.
I love your painting because when I am watching on it I am diving deep into my own thoughts and feeling there pretty comfortable, enjoyable and quiet.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful Art.
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Alexander, Thank you for your comment. Making “art” can be both conceptual and emotional. It would be difficult for me to separate the two concepts. I am happy, however, that you find enjoyment in all aspects of what artists offer up….so like your own photography and writing! To you…well done!
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Thank you! Looking forward to see your new projects!
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Love your paintings. They are full of life.
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Oh my, Judith! Such the word smith and world sharer you are!
Thank you so much for taking us along on your own personal journey…..and thank you also for your above comment. I am saying the same back to you….full of life…
Raye
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Just lookede at your paintin again – it is so vibrant and joyful. What we would have called psychodelic in the sixties (showing my age…)
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You and I, Anne,…most likely of the same age or close to…of that era! Bridget Riley, British artist, continues to hold a fascination for me of her precise craftsmanship in line and colour compositions. Op Art movement…remember? Grin…showing my age, as well!
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Crikey! – what SUPER artwork! How wonderful to be able to create that …
Now: “my Reader” … is this a personification of the whole kit’n’boiling? Do all your readers claim a small small part of that One? Bit religious, ain’t it? [grin]
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M.R. Thank you for the comment.
“Kit’nboiling”….same as “All for one and one for all?”
If so, that would be a yes, to your question.
And, My Reader can claim large or small parts…matters not in the over-all scheme of things…roads well travelled.
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And happily, too …
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Hi Jots, thanks so much for dropping by my blog and for the follow, it’s really lovely to meet you and to have our connection with both the Pacific Northwest and England 🙂 I’m looking forward to sharing the journey… 🙂
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I am accountable in place of E Pluribus Unum is the best idea I’ve heard in ages!
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I’ve had this “Something More About…” up for maybe three? going on four? years. You are the very first person to make comment on “E Pluribus Unum”……thank you, thank you, thank you!! Pushing my soap box [now] next to yours……
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Great post, and the best part that had me smiling is “I absolutely love my job.” Wonderful!
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And here I am in awe of your job….! Thank you for stopping by. Happy Holidays to you, as well.
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Jots, thought I ought to mention that I have nominated you for another award. 🎺🎺🎺 to check it out go to http://meticulousmick.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/liebster-award/ Also just wondering where your post of that painting of that fabulous photograph has gone 😉 MM 💚💚
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About that watercolour? I tried to post it to the comment page of your The Last Leaves photograph…but it didn’t work, remember? You have it, don’t you? Use for your enjoyment…or as a comparison…your art and mine. Working on another project at the moment that I’ve got to finish…
And about that award…if you look at my archives…even though I do so appreciate them, awards, it just takes up too much time for me to figure out how to post/answer/link/etc….it exhausts me!! Thank you for the wonderful inclusion and especially the thought. Jots
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No problems Jot on the awards, Sorry a case of crossed wires. Will put it out there on Friday 😳. Enjoy the week. MM 💚
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Life saver! Thank you…on both accounts….Jots
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amiga! i’ve been so silent yet always have a little thread that stretches out to you! i’ll be ‘off the grid’ for another month, but wanted to say hi and thanks always for your support. buen viaje – enjoy your time w/your friends; what a great tonic for a challenging year.
z
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I love your blogs, your photos are very beautiful. I’ll be back… I also have a second blog on old pictures.
piallat.wordpress.com
SENSUALITE | La beauté à l’état pure
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Thank you so much! Merci!! I’ll be going to your other blog…I *like* what I see…
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I hope you enjoy the second blog.
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For some reason I can’t bring it up. What does show is the one I look at now. Is there another web address other than jlpiallat@wordpress.com?
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Yes. piallat@wordpress.com
Sensualité : la beauté à l’état pur
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Hi! I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award! Thanks so much for your wonderful and fun blog. I enjoy it very much.
You can check here for the details: http://blogofloveliness.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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I think being “giddy and exhausted” at the end of the day with a job might be the closest thing to nirvana we humans can get. I am enjoying my current job as I get to do more of the parts that I love and less of the stuff I didn’t at my old job. I’m not quite giddy, but pleased and tired. Have the greatest of new years. BTG
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Pleased and tired…sounds like a nice way to end each day…and look forward to the next?
The owners of my gallery are shuttering and moving to a new location this spring. Unfortunately…I’m not going with them. Since I work mostly from home, I can continue to fit all those missing ART pieces together and…continue to find new ones. It’s the toots potatoes of a job!!
Passion. For me, at my stage in life, it has become the recognition of what I was meant to do all along without the fear…and with much gusto…just do it.
I am honoured you dropped by…apologies for waxing poetic passion.
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Wax on. I hope for others to reach a point where they can do what they want to do and not what they have to do. Many are not so lucky. I tell me kids to determine what they like to do (and are good at) and find a way to get paid for it. Take care, BTG
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Trawlin’ around, found this – can’t think why I haven’t before since I visit your blog a lot. I love your job too. Can you see this shade of green? I hope it’s pistachio, but suspect it’s a nasty viridian.
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Trawlin’ around? You have time for that?????????
NOTE: Keep thinking I need to rework this page: strobe lights, loud music, appetizers, drinks. I’ll keep thinking about that…..meanwhile…
Thank you so much, Pat, for always giving me a smile…it’s your snap…always makes me feel better about the day…any day, every day…thanks!!
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I set aside trawlin’ times. That’s how I find the great blogs on here.
Like the sound of appetizers and drinks, but you can keep the strobe lights and loud music, happy with a little peace and the soft music you have going is fine with me. Next time I’ll bring my slippers and maybe stay a little longer…
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Shop door.
Always open.
Tea always steeped.
Biscuits always fresh.
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Thanks so much for stopping by my blog
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Thank you for taking personal time to read at my blog. I am honored and very grateful. Look forward to sharing in this community with you!!
Reno
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Thank you Reno for the comment and the follow. Back at you w/a follow and a thank you for your shared work!
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Your job sounds fascinating. As something of a researcher myself, I can appreciate the excitement of the search and the thrill of reaching the destination. May you always love what you do.
And I feel honored that you added my blog to your English blogroll. I hope my blog continues to be a worthwhile destination. All the best!
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Spent three years in Richmond, Surrey. Canal “boated” with friends both in UK and Ireland, plus travelled the Continent, too. I can’t wait to see your snaps from Chester…a favourite city. Cambridge is my first…especially pre-Christmas. Magical. I love going on your adventures through your snaps. Remind me of “home”….thank you for the ride.
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Hi … love the new post and that photo is gorgeous … but your watercolour is cute, colorful and full of live … just like you
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When we meet for coffee….I’m buyin’!!!
XXOOR.
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🙂 okay no argument there
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hey have been missing you
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Mornin’ J….morning here…aftrn. there. Thank you so much for stopping by. Read all your posts….almost like being with you…almost! Thinking (just thinking) about re-joining the frey……
Appreciate your words. All of them.
Raye
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you are welcome and keep reading, anything you need to feel inspired:-)
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OH Raye…continue doing what you so beautiful do as you share your life with your “readers”. You life is so much more interesting than my own…we still need to take that bike ride to brunch some day…that darn some day.
Best wishes always to you, dear one.
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I so very much enjoying being one of your Readers…insight and encouragment for my own journey
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Susie, I too enjoy reading about your trials…but mostly your jubilations! Especially as we both (and my other Reader, too) “…head on down, head on down that road…”
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