40 Replies to “Preserving Beauty”

  4. westlakemusings – In 2013 my husband and I retired. We bought an old pre-confederation house out in the country. This blog is about our new world in the country as we explore all of life's possibilities.
    westlakemusings says:

    Beautiful colours. The warm naples yellow sky and still bare trees reminds me of a Tom Thompson painting

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  7. @ablanccanvas – Canada – Been on this planet for awhile and right now I am on a creative exploration. There are no rules. I am a blanc canvas. I am all about living [thinking] creatively.
    Christine says:

    I’m ‘no’ Tom Thomson, but I think I will have to paint this. So, so, beautiful! So glad you captured this.

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  9. Helen DeRamus Artist – Marietta – I am a fine artist working in oil paint and creating drawings on paper. My primary medium is oil paint on cradled wood using cold wax medium. Work on paper, using India Ink and graphite is a major part of my practice. Drawings lead me to the development of ideas and though the drawings may stand alone, they also lead to larger work in oil. The smaller drawings are often used as an inspiration of larger drawings. My paintings are about all the visual scraps, translucent bits and pieces, and the neuronal fragments found in the layers of memory. Using the landscape as a metaphor, the paintings are excavated from my personal memories. Throughout the United States and Canada, I have paintings, prints, photographs, and works on paper included in corporate, public and private collections including: Jacksonville State University, Ventyx Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, Georgia Perimeter College, North Georgia College and State University, The ART Station, the Ben Hill-Fitzgerald County Library, the Women's Center at Kennestone Hospital, the Atlanta Women's Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, and Livingston College at Rutgers University in New Jersey. I am represented in Atlanta, Georgia by TEW Galleries, in Homestead, Alabama by Art Alley and In Saugatuck, Michigan by ROAN & BLACK contemporary gallery. My studio is located in the Artisan Resource Center in Marietta, Georgia a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia.
    Helen DeRamus says:

    Just right!

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  11. Andy Oldham – Andy Oldham is the founder and co-creator of Christian Grandfather Magazine. He received his B.A. in religious studies and education from Anderson University. He has served as pastor to senior adults, and fills pulpits when needed. Andy taught memoir classes at the local library and after writing his personal memoirs wrote Everlasting Cronies, a story of growing up in rural Louisiana. His inspirational column in the Northside Sun Newspaper was well received by his community. A poem, Winters Grace has been honored by the Mississippi Poetry Society. He and his wife, Barbara, have six grandchildren and enjoy retirement in Mississippi. Christian Grandfather Magazine membership is free. https://christiangrandfather.com
    Andy Oldham says:

    I would love to sit out here and relax as the sun goes down soaking in God’s beauty! Beautiful photo!

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  13. Gretchen O'Donnell – Minnesota – I grew up at the top of a 90ft. cliff, in Washington state, within sight of eagles, whales, Mt. Baker, and Canada. I quickly learned that I don't have one artistic bone in my body...except when it comes to words. I learned that I can make people smile with my writing. Finally, at age 41, with years spent in Oregon, Berlin, Germany, and now Minnesota, I'm ready for more than just my family and friends to read my words.
    Gretchen O'Donnell says:

    Truly lovely! (And even better becuase I like short poems). 🙂

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  17. Pen – United States – A self-published author and longtime HS patient, I refuse to be unproductive. I spend as much time as possible writing, caring for my 90 year old mother with dementia, my two feline kids, and raising awareness about HS.
    penspen says:

    Reblogged this on Penspen's Blog.

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  20. pastorpete51 – My wife and I serve as members of a worship team at a multicultural church. Our members are from Brazil, Nepal and the U.S.. Because of the many languages and cultures in our local body we face unique challenges, such as how many songs will we do in English today? What new songs can we use in either language that are simple enough for the people to sing. The songs, the devotions and insights here are a small portion of some of the ways God is leading us as we push towards the goal. I pray that these will be both a blessing and an encouragement for those of you who may pass by Praise 2 Worship.
    pastorpete51 says:

    There is a dirt road where I used to walk the dogs that had almost this same exact view but I could never capture the way it really looked with a camera. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. M. – Since I was little I liked to visualize and create things. Painting with watercolors is what makes me happy now. That, and spending time gardening and reading. I love long walks, biking, and the beach.
    mehrlich125 says:

    A truly beautiful sky, lovely!

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  26. mrsjacoby19 – I'm a Shreveport Native. One of my life's love, is the love of writing poetry. I particularly like to write realistic poetry. Poetry that deals with everyday life. Poetry that dives into the emotions, as well as the psyche of a person. Some topics may include, love as it partains to, relationships. Whether that be, marital, co-habitating,parental, spiritual, etc. This is my passion and I embrace it whole heartedly.
    mrsjacoby19 says:

    Absolutely Beautiful!!

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  28. Dr. Denny Wilkins – Dr. Denny Wilkins professes journalism at a small, private university in the Northeast. He has climbed, hiked, kayaked, photographed, skied, and otherwise meandered aimlessly throughout the American West for decades. He has degrees in geology, environmental studies, and communication — and has tried to make use of them as a co-founder of the progressive cultural blog ScholarsandRogues.com. He’s broadly interested in how the world works and why it works that way. He hates writing, although he does like having written well.
    Dr. Denny says:

    “embers of memories” … what a wonderful image.

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  29. whitefeatherfloating – When I began this blog I was simply going to share my writing. However, after being part of the blogging world for quite some time now, I decided to begin sharing my artwork. Patsy's Creative Corner will always have my artwork. Thanks for visiting! :)
    whitefeatherfloating says:

    When I clicked on the photo, it enlarged and looked just like an impressionistic painting!

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  30. thirdhandart – Kansas City, MO – If I’m not out taking photos, you’ll probably find me sitting at the computer editing photos. Recently, I've been experimenting with turning photos into digital artwork: paintings, sketches and pastels...
    thirdhandart says:

    Stunning!

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  31. betty - NZ – New Zealand – I post more of my photos on my Blogspot blog. You can find it here: https://myworldthrumycameralens.blogspot.com/
    bettyl says:

    What a lovely scene! I love all the details.

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  32. restlessjo – Hi! I’m Jo! Johanna when I’m feeling posh, Jan to my Dad, and Joasiu to my Polish family. A bit of a mix-up, that’s me. The one constant, however, is my restless nature. I love to travel and to explore our world. It doesn’t have to be the big wide world. I can be ridiculously happy not too far from home, so long as I’m seeking new horizons. Of course I have a wish list, and it was to help me fulfil my dreams that I started to write travel guides for a venture called Simonseeks. I’d always kept a travel diary, and it was hugely satisfying to share my experiences and to make new friends who shared my passion for travel. Alas, Simonseeks hit a few troubles, but I still find myself writing about my travels. I’ve become addicted. I’d love to share them, and to make more friends. So, it has to be a blog- right? Or do I mean- write?
    restlessjo says:

    Love the colours! 🙂

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  33. Margaret Lynette Sharp – Sydney, Australia – I studied Short Story Writing and Freelance Journalism for a total of five years when I was younger, but it's only lately that I've tried to make a go of it as a professional. I have written eleven books now, all published by Amazon Kindle, and most also published as paperbacks by Createspace and available on the Amazon web-site. Several Sydney libraries have copies of some volumes, and they are currently on loan.My books are all listed by Goodreads. The total number of ratings of my titles there is in excess of 80, with an average of 4.4 stars. I am happily married to Ronald Sharp, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. He has consistently encouraged me to write, and has spent much time in editing, compiling, and designing the covers of each book. I'm keen on swimming, love animals, and appreciate good music and art.
    Margaret Lynette Sharp says:

    Lovely: so calm and serene.

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  35. patrickjegan – Upstate New York – I am a blogger and published author. (Two novels, memoir, travelogue and short stories.) I enjoy hiking, kayaking, local history, photography and reading. I live in New York City.
    patrickjegan says:

    It’s the kind of landscape I would feel most comfortable existing in.

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  36. sharonstjoan – Poet, writer, and advocate for wildlife, wild lands, and the earth. President, Forest Voices of India - a U.S.-based group which aids charities in India that further education, culture, the well-being of women, children, and animals, and the restoration of sacred groves. websites: https://wordpress.com/view/forestvoicesofindia.com https://wordpress.com/view/echoesinthemist.com https://wordpress.com/view/wildvoices.world book: Glimpses of Kanchi https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Kanchi-Sharon-St-Joan/dp/1982901179/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Glimpses+of+Kanchi&qid=1581769003&sr=8-1
    sharonstjoan says:

    Reblogged this on Voices and Visions.

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  38. artofsheilahowell – I'm a visual artist, working in both watercolor and acrylic. Lately I have gone back to a very early love, rice paper. in November, 2013, I leased a studio space at 156 Westmorland Rd. and I do both private and group showings there by appointment. (506)654-6812.
    artofsheilahowell says:

    Beautiful photo! Reminds me of New Brunswick

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