piano pie

sweet and playful

How to best describe her? I didn't know till I found the link above. Much better than words.

I'll hang my flag on a tree

Wake before the sun comes up 

Just slip on your shoes and go

Look for my flag on an apple tree

Hands 'round a teacup, I will wait 

Nikol Haskova Studio

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street cred

To say there is hierarchy among crows is an understatement. If you ever have a chance to watch a murder of crows descend upon a feast of crumbs, congratulations. You'll see one of nature's best shows. Watching a human badass walk down the street is nothing compared to seeing a black feathered Vader strut.

The idea for "Street Cred" came to me as I was watching roughly thirty crows battle for popcorn on Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver. The epic rawness and intensity of the fight reminded me of seeing a live UFC battle.

I thought of linking to a song that one of the fighters comes out to in the octagon here, but the lyrics are just brutal. If you like, do your own research. Don't forget to brush the dirt off your shoulder when done embracing your inner gansta. 

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kissed by morning frost

      


Dew cooling -
things with shapes
               all alive

~Murakami Kijo~
  (1865 - 1938)

breathtaking Banff

Banff, Alberta is one of my favourite places to go. I try to visit at least once a year. This summer I enjoyed the Bow River and a little mountain lake in a canoe. Small green growth tickled the canoe from below, such a sweet sound. I also got up to the top of a mountain and spent about an hour breathing in the amazing, misty air. Oh how very wonderful.

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Chase, BC

I've taken four trip this year and a biggie one remains. Some were for business, some for pleasure, but when I really think about it, it's always part business - which is part of my pleasures. You see, I love what I do. I know I am fortunate to be an artist and make a good living doing it. I have worked very hard for many hours, days, nights and years to be able to confidently say that and believe it.

When I go on trips, pieces of work always trickle in. I see a cloud, hear a cricket, save a dragonfly (more on that later), a wonderful person walks into my day - I wanna write about it or paint it. Inspiration awaits everywhere I go. I thought I would start playing with snippets of time spent outside my studio and share them. Please know I am fully aware of my technical (dis)abilities, wink - I just wanted to offer very simple pieces of my experiences. This is my first attempt.

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moon and honey

Sleep wasn't coming. She stayed in her warm nest and watched the stars. Luna kept whispering: "Come play, sweet honey!"

Such an offer. Still, she wanted to lay there and dream. But the moon got louder: "The grass is soft down below. Come out! For a little while...please?"

Honey slowly gave in. She was  glad she did. For the next hour, she danced in Moon's glow. Crickets chimed in and frogs also joined the orchestra. It was a simple time but one Honey would never forget. 

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"Moon" by the wonderful Bjork