In & Out of Shadows

• Vintage Jazz by Deborah Robinson From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (97 days old)

  Hello all. I am excited that I am finally releasing a recording done some time ago. This song was five years in the writing, one day it finally popped out, my personal favourite. Inspired my my days … more

• Christmas Eve From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (151 days old)

  Happy Solstice~Merry Christmas~Happy Holidays and welcome to the age of Aquarius. Who ever thought we would have made it this far? We have had a a lot of icy fog and hoar frost this year and it is… more

• Mission Accomplished From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (174 days old)

  Well I did it! I surpassed 50,000 words, with a few hours to spare. This year, things went much slower for me, but then I had a couple of big pushes that drove me over the finish line. It is a g… more

• Fast Track: Writing, Music, Art From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (204 days old)

  N A N O W R I M O is happening for me again this year. It's novel writing month, and I will attempt to write 50,000 words in the month of November. You can view my progress in the sidebar. Last year … more

• ART EXHIBIT & SALE ON NOW From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (263 days old)

  "Petals, Birds & Branches" Exhibit & Sale The Central Library Downtown 616 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2G 2M2 Until September 25 you can see an exhibit of my art at the The Ca… more

• Chaos & Creativity From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (312 days old)

  The mighty Bow River is high and wide, swollen to it's maximum, breaching the banks in some areas. We have had heavy rains, and the large mountain snow-pack is still melting. I was in Canmore recently… more

• My Life is a Work in Progress From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (376 days old)

  My birthday was amazing and all because of a random drive I took. Slightly lost on the range road I spotted a pond full of swans. What fantastic luck! The first thing that came to mind was the symb… more

• 2012 ... It's Been Here a While Now From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (437 days old)

  2012 is well underway, and I started this blog post in January. Hopefully some of you are still out there, and have not given up on me. My feeling is that it will be a good year. So much is shifti… more

• Already December From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (517 days old)

  The river is not frozen over and we are well into December. I am overjoyed with the mild temperatures. Time to celebrate and decompress. If you want to find me on Christmas, I will be in the Rockies, … more

• Writing A Book: NaNoWrimo From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (554 days old)

  I am more than halfway through writing my 50,000 words. I confess, in the beginning watching the meter at the side of this blog was a bit like watching paint dry. The process has been going pretty wel… more

• Doing It For Myself From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (571 days old)

  This is what is on my easel, so I am still working on it. Some anatomical adjustments, more drapery work, more glazing and of course a background. I needed a masculine painting to go with my Kwan Yin … more

• Indian Summer From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (586 days old)

  Golden leaves are scattered on the ground, like hundreds of mini suns. Thanksgiving has past, and we are still enjoying beautiful fall weather which is such a welcome rarity that I am grateful for. Th… more

• The Golden Hour From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (602 days old)

  This is the golden hour by the river in Bowness Park in my neighbourhood. Shortly after this picture was taken many golden leaves scattered to the ground. Like hundreds of mini suns. In the night … more

• Late Summer Stroll From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (607 days old)

  The weather has been phenomenal here in Western Canada. A blistering 30C at the end of September. Tree tops tinged with yellow are starting to turn ever so slowly, leaves scattered on the ground l… more

• Dog Day Reflections From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (629 days old)

  I love the refreshing feel of the cool night air on my bare skin. Fall is creeping around the corner. Though a goodbye to beautiful weather, fall is a huge season for rebirth. I have seen spots of… more

• Becoming Who I Am From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (650 days old)

  I went for a bike ride and saw this golden sunset on the river. Days are ending noticeably sooner and the nights are cooler. And so goes the natural rhythm of things. I am trying to get my voice … more

• On My Easel From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (667 days old)

  Warm hot summer winds come with traces of fondness, their dusty scent sparks deep remembering. Here is what is on my easel. Two more roses in progress. I thought I might do a series of one dozen. … more

• Life Redesign From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (718 days old)

  Starting from ground zero is what it feels like. Truthfully, I think things are just occurring at a deeper level. It is a matter of toning muscles that have not been used in a while. The beginning … more

• Intoxicating Nature From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (745 days old)

  Signs of spring are appearing as winter weariness fades. Inanimate yields to fluidity. If you look closely, you can see the pussy-willows in the foreground of this picture. This time of year bring… more

• Spring Thaw From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (760 days old)

  I heard geese returning late into the night, announcing their arrival with loud honks. They were greeted by ice fog and snow. Spring thaw seemed sure to follow daylight savings time, yet we found … more

• Transitions From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (827 days old)

  Several moons have come and gone and the non-existence of time has proved itself once more. Look at this beauty, almost full. My new camera captures a lot of detail and I am looking forward to getting… more

• Instinct & Evolution From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (915 days old)

  Pensive gradual descent into the cool mist, penumbra moon, encircled by a ring of light, colder weather to come. Floorboards creak underfoot with a groan. The fog was thick the few nights surround… more

• October Garden From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (953 days old)

  It has been beautiful here. What a luxury! This river shot was taken on a stroll after work. My prayers have been answered for an Indian summer and I am grateful. The days are noticeably shorter,… more

• Thoughts on the Process of Art From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (963 days old)

  In my soul searching I have come to a deeper understanding of some of the fundamentals regarding my creative journey. The process of art is observation. Technical knowledge does not overrule observ… more

• Autumn Blooms From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (979 days old)

  I found this lovely blue peaceful pool at the Reader Rock Garden. Though it was near the end of season, still some things were in bloom. It is adjacent to a cemetery. This garden was built by Will… more

• September Song From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (991 days old)

  Look at this landscape I captured in my travels. Taking pictures is therapy for me, as well as a wonderful excuse to go for a walk, get fresh air, sunshine and vitamin D. The clouds were spectac… more

• Buds & Woollen Socks From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (999 days old)

  My Dahlias, grown from bulbs, are about five feet high. I hope they will bloom soon. A fall flower, I hope for a long Indian summer so they have a chance to reach fruition. The toadstools show… more

• Prevailing Flow From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (1023 days old)

  Well here we are in summer, despite the random golf ball sized hail, summer prevails. Perennials are shorter this year, with fewer smaller blooms. I do have a patch of sunflowers out back by the g… more

• Ladybug Festival & Unity Wave From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (1099 days old)

  This is what I am taking part in on Saturday. A ladybug festival! It begins with the release of over 100,000 lady bugs into the pesticide free gardens. I will be performing and showing my art… more

• May Daze From blumoon ^Pro in In & Out of Shadows (1115 days old)

  My paintings are safely back home, minus the one which was sold. This is one of my faves, as I really enjoyed painting this. My plan is now to regroup. I will paint, without the pressure of an upcomin… more

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