Day 342 – Anything Can Be

Listen to the Mustn’ts, child,
Listen to the Don’ts
Listen to the Shouldn’ts
The Impossibles, the Won’ts
Listen to the Never Haves,
Then listen close to me —
Anything can happen, child,
Anything can be. – Shel Silverstein

I’m being drawn to the words and images of the great children’s writers. I wish we could keep being told the lessons we teach our children; the lessons of love and persistence and of starry eyed dreams of childhood.

As an adult it is so difficult to keep going after your dreams and to continue to believe that anything can happen, anything can be.

Do not listen to naysayers. We sure as heck wouldn’t let our children listen to them. Hold on to your dreams and don’t listen to anyone who insists on telling you what you can’t do.

Dig up those stories and listen to their messages…

Dream.

Hope.

Believe.

And sprinkle in some pixie dust for good measure!

Until tomorrow.

Jenna

Day 342 was created in pen & ink in the style of Shel Silverstein with a twist – a little girl instead of a boy and a blue apple for spondylitis instead of a yellow star.

Day 339 – A Real Treasure

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island. – Walt Disney

Today’s apple, post, and quote are for my friend Holly. First and foremost because she is a treasure. She is a sparkly, shiny box of valuable goodies. She is passionate, creative, and funny and she has AS. I’ve been awed by her positive and happy nature despite some very difficult times she’s going through right now. I created this apple with her in mind, you see she creates beautiful treasures out of trash!

LOVE that!

She makes amazing vases that she covers in chewing gum wrappers and other objects. They are beautiful and interesting and creative.

The quote – was just a lovely coincidence. I searched for quotes on treasure and found a quote that talks about one of Holly’s biggest treasures – books!

So today, I was thinking about Holly and all that she is going through. I was thinking of her creations, and her art she makes out of recycled objects and I wanted to create one for her today so that she knows we are all with her. Big love to you – hang in there my friend!

Until tomorrow.

Jenna

Day 339 was created in a piece of plastic shopping bag from my hair salon yesterday that I painted on top of, a collaged apple made from a yellow Southwest Airlines Ad & a used Safeway tissue box. The leaf came from a milk ad that featured The Green Hornet (because Holly is on MY superhero list), and the stem and beads are made of chewing gum wrappers. The “beads” are attached to the piece with a pretty strand of yarn.

Day 305 – Rothko Apple

Art Apple - Day Three Hundred FiveTribute Apple today!

I adore creating Apples that are a nod to some of my favorite artists. I’ve done Picasso, Pollock, Klimt, Jasper Johns, and Robert Indiana! This is one of my favorites – White Center.

The simplicity and stillness of Mark Rothko speaks volumes to me in what we should try to remember as artists and people – less is often more.

Until tomorrow.

Jenna

Day 305 was created in acrylics.

In The Studio

1. Countdown – 60 days to Apple-A-Thon!

2. In The Studio – Process pic of the day – my pallet is a mess!

3. Apple Recipe of the Day – Aussie Apples – A Wonderful collection of Recipes and Information.

4. Interesting Article Of The Day – American Pain Foundation Call To Action – Use Social Media to spread the word – Here’s How!

5. For Fun from my friend Teresa who always knows just the right thing to share – High Hopes!