The arts have long been an integral and vibrant part of our nation’s cultural heritage. In its many forms, art enables us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and of our society.” — William J. Clinton artists’ creations heritage preserved in paint portraits of spirit * * * The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree features … More Hand-painted Heritage
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” — Samuel Butler total devotion joyful canine behavior playful dance of love * * * Bundle of energy and fun, Pepper … More Best Buddy
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” — Maria Cristina Mena nature’s own music piano key butterfly melody of wings * * * The Piano Key Butterfly is named for its distinctive black and white wing markings, resembling the keys of a piano. A Central … More Piano Keys
“Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams” — Paul Gauguin riot of color red blue gold all competing unspoken language infusing tincture of joy proclamation of delight * * * Pulled in by color, breathtaking is an understatement • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Captured” tanka* by Mary O’Connor © 2025 … More Captured
“The greatest art in the world is the art of storytelling.” — Cecil B. DeMille artist’s tales bring smiles cow tails connect spots of hearts fantasy at best * * * Painted cows grazed the grounds at the FloGris Museum in Old Lyme to promote the museum’s summertime Cow Tales exhibit of animal paintings by … More Cow Tales
“When one is remarkably, magnificently, strikingly and unequivocally cute, obedience is overkill.” — Unknown long ears, soulful eyes loyalty personified soul of gentleness * * * Humphrey and Walter, the epitome of beloved Basset Hounds, sit patiently on their people Ron and Scott’s doorstep • Watercolor painting and “Beloved” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia power of caring thru just the tiniest touch love beyond measure * * * There … More Loving Care
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” — Deepak Chopra all nature stands still wind, water. beautiful bird time of reflection * * * Nature, with all its stillness, well of quiet for the mind and soul • “Stillness” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination.” — Maya Angelou propulsion of wings side wheels sustain dynamics turbo powered fun * * * Unbeatable Mae conquers the road under the propulsion of butterfly wings and red-sneakered pedaling • Watercolor painting and “Turbo Power” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“The art of achievement is the art of making life – your life – a masterpiece.” — Wilferd Peterson masterpiece in paint transcends history and time perpetuates life * * * “Last Supper” painting, projected on PBS studio walls in an Immersive Art Experience, transcends time in this showcase of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mastery … More Masterpiece
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