Art – Page 26 – Life Is Full of Sweet Spots

“The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings.” — Plato * * * Pelican at rest — Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2018 Click here to see more of Mary’s wildlife paintings and pet portraits.

Experiment

April 2, 2018

“You have right to experiment with your life. You will make mistakes. And they are right too.” — Anaïs Nin Frank Stella: Experiment and Change exhibition at NSU Art Museum, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, offers insight into the artist’s experimentation from minimalism (e.g. the geometry of simple black paintings) to maximalism (e.g. the spatially complex sculptures … More Experiment

Acceptance

March 29, 2018

“You can look in the mirror and find a million things wrong with yourself. Or you can look in the mirror and think, ‘I feel good, I have my health, and I’m so blessed.’ That’s the way I choose to look at it.” — Isla Fisher * * * Perception of beauty — Iguana … More Acceptance

Soulful

March 19, 2018

“When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” — A. D. Williams * * * Nala — Terry’s soulmate. Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2018. Visit Mary’s painting gallery here to see more of … More Soulful

Loyalty

March 1, 2018

“The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.” — Robert Baden-Powell * * * “Best Friend” — Terry Logozzo’s Siberian Husky friend, Scout. Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2018 View more in Pet Portraits Gallery

Promise

January 25, 2018

“Frost grows on the window glass, forming whorl patterns of lovely translucent geometry. Breathe on the glass, and you give frost more ammunition. Now it can build castles and cities and whole ice continents with your breath’s vapor. In a few blinks you can almost see the winter fairies moving in.” — Vera Nazarian … More Promise

Strength

January 8, 2018

“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.” — LL Cool J * * * Out of the Alaskan woods — Brown Bear watercolor painting (above) by Mary O’Connor, based on bear photos taken by Thomas Chambers by … More Strength

Special

December 11, 2017

“Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart.” — Anonymous This delightful West Highland/Carin Terrier rescue came with the name of Dutch. It didn’t take him long, however, to capture the hearts and days of Donna and Michael, going everywhere with them. He is now known simply as Party … More Special

Face of Endearment

November 27, 2017

Born on the 4th of July, 2016, Zoe was nicknamed Munchkin by her “human family”, Tammy and Warren. Playful and loving, this endearing Miniature Schnauzer comes with a face and personality that draws an immediate smile from absolutely everyone who sees her. * * * Zoe — Watercolor portrait by Mary O’Connor © 2016