My favorite all-time poet is Robert Louis Stevenson - I loved having his poems read to me when I was a child; and later, when I grew up, I enjoyed reading them again - to my own children (and yes, sometimes even to myself late at night when I can't sleep =) ... This poem in particular, entitled "To Any Reader" is my very favorite. In my very old copy of "A Child's Garden of Verses" this one is the poem I would ask my mom to read to me over and over again ... very sentimental, I know, but Stevenson's poetry does do that to me ... Oh well =) Anyway, I've included a pic of my childhood home in St. Louis and a copy of pictures of me when I was little and being happily spoiled rotten in the Lou (the handsome young man behind me in the photo on the sliding board is my wonderful big bro).Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Poetry - for Artwords
My favorite all-time poet is Robert Louis Stevenson - I loved having his poems read to me when I was a child; and later, when I grew up, I enjoyed reading them again - to my own children (and yes, sometimes even to myself late at night when I can't sleep =) ... This poem in particular, entitled "To Any Reader" is my very favorite. In my very old copy of "A Child's Garden of Verses" this one is the poem I would ask my mom to read to me over and over again ... very sentimental, I know, but Stevenson's poetry does do that to me ... Oh well =) Anyway, I've included a pic of my childhood home in St. Louis and a copy of pictures of me when I was little and being happily spoiled rotten in the Lou (the handsome young man behind me in the photo on the sliding board is my wonderful big bro).Illustration Friday - Communication
Yes, it's already Wednesday, but better late than never (what can I say?...it's been one of those weeks LOL)Monday, February 26, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Morning - for Artwords this week ...
Morning has always been my most "magical" time of day ... I love to sit and watch the sun come up on the horizon with a nice hot cup of coffee in my hands, and plan my day's activities. I wanted this image to include a bit of "morning-type magic", so I used a lot of little star shapes, musical notes, and flowers, and just kind of got lost in its creation =)
Monday, February 19, 2007
Memorabilia Monday
Hello! Here is another image that you can use in your artwork if you'd like - it is an antique engraving from 1899. I will try to get a couple more on here today too - things here are rather BUSY BUSY right now, but hopefully I can take a breather in a bit LOL. Happy Monday to all =)
Saturday, February 17, 2007
A Heart from Kathy!
This week in my mailbox I received an absolutely beautiful handmade heart and chain from Kathy Wasilewski. Isn't this too gorgeous?! I've hung it on the wall in my living room so that I can see it often and be reminded that through the best things in life - friends, family, and keeping a creative heart, even when struggling with loss and pain - we can find the strength to respond with hope and continuity.
Please visit Kathy's blog if you haven't already done so - she is an incredibly talented artist, a lovely person, and someone I am proud to call Friend =) ... her blog, Altered Antiquity, is listed here under my Links. Thank you again, so much, Kathy - I will treasure this, and your friendship, always!
Friday, February 16, 2007
Family Tapestry
This digital collage was made using vintage family papers, a photo of the Meyer family home in Havana, Illinois, and a photo of my grandmother when she was young. The flowers are from a black and white photo my Dad took of his garden a few years back ... I really love these creations the best, as they incorporate a lot of family memories...really nice, I do believe =)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Country Collage Quilt
Digital Collage Quilt
(The little blond boy in the upper left hand corner of the school photo is my Dad when he was 7 yrs old - and the lovely old building is the Law School at the University of Illinois circa the late 1930s ... hey, don't forget, tomorrow is Memorabilia Monday again, and I'll be posting some more photos for you to use in your art! Hope everyone is enjoying a most excellent weekend =)
Friday, February 09, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
A Breath of Springtime
Digital/Mixed Media Collage. Vintage image courtesy of Izabella...The pressed flowers I used in this collage were collected by my grandmother's brother in Peoria, Illinois during the late 1800's.)
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
When They Were Very Young
This quilt collage is inspired by my wonderful parents, seen above shortly after their wedding in 1944-45. They both loved art and beauty and family with their whole hearts, and their memory is what inspires me daily to keep on creating...I love this photo of them because they look so happy (doesn't my mom look pretty... and a little bit shy?) - their lives were waiting for them, all those wonderful years ahead....perfect together....
Monday, February 05, 2007
Memorabilia Monday
Hey everybody! I have decided to share some memorabilia from my collection of old photos, postcards and such. I thought this would be a good way to share with my art friends some various pieces of ephemera I've acquired through the years. Anyway, every Monday I will be posting a couple of items for you to use in your artwork. I hope you enjoy them...I'd love to see what you come up with using these images. So, Happy Monday...and have fun! =) ~ Peggi
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