is embellish it for its greater beauty, so that oncoming generations can look back to the shapes we leave here and get the same thrill that I get in looking back at theirs—at the Parthenon, at Chartres Cathedral.” — Philip Johnson Best wishes for a new year of peace for all throughout the world. * * … More “I like the thought that what we are to do on this earth
for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell, British poet Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
it beautifies everything it covers.” — Unknown May peace and joy be yours in this holiday season and beyond. * * * “Winter Whites” watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2015
without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck * * * Northern Cardinal, watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor, painted from photo reference by class instructor, Bivenne Harvey Staiger.
but what everyone sees is a smiling and calm face.” — Manoj Arora * * * Mama Duck. Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor, created following participation in classes conducted by fine arts instructor, Bivenne Harvey Staiger. Photo reference by Bivenne.
in fetching some gold from the sun.” — Gustav Kirchoff * * * Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” — Crowfoot, Canadian Blackfoot Tribe * * * American Buffalo in Yellowstone National Park, watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor … More “What is life?
“Just as our ancient ancestors drew animals on cave walls and carved animals from wood and bone, we decorate our homes with animal prints and motifs, give our children stuffed animals to clutch, cartoon animals to watch, animal stories to read.” — Diane Ackerman The seahorse, as carved here by Bill Kelsey of Branford, CT, has … More “Without touch we are but hunks of wood.” — Jim Morrison
and just stare into the water. I don’t fish, I don’t hunt, I don’t scuba, don’t spear, don’t boat, don’t play basketball or football ̶ I excel at staring into space. I’m really good at that.” — Iggy Pop * * * “Kingfisher meditation”—watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2015
blind you to the fact that each new day carries with it a plethora of opportunities to move your life into the right direction.” — Steve Maraboli * * * “Lighthouse in thinning fog” acrylics painting by Mary O’Connor © 2015
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 