It has been quite a while since I last participated in Paint Party Friday and my last submission was a "Patch of Blue"; a night landscape of a crescent moon with a straggly tree on a knoll.
I tried to place a sleeping critter beneath it but along the way, while we were off to Manitoba the painting changed direction and Adalian appeared; must have had something to do with the locality of where we took comfort for the few days we were there.
PineWood Lodge in the WhiteShell Provincial Park was a most satisfying escape and I would recommend it whole heartedly to anyone who wishes to find a secluded place for some tranquility and relaxation. Renting a cottage on the gorgeous serene Dorthy Lake with the occasional family of geese visiting does wonders for the mind and body and I suppose this is how Adalian came to be; in any case I am very content with the end result.
Meet Adalian the ghost cat, my third instalment of characters for the little children's book I'm writing.
My reason for the lengthy absence from blog land.....we are moving! Will explain at a later date.
“It was terrible. It was just terrible. I'll never get over it as long as I live".......
From back in the Sixties to now this is one favorite ghost tale that will happily haunt me infinitely.
Click on Luther for a bit of interesting trivia.
*** PoeStories ***
Daydreaming
"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." Eleonora
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Remembering Dreams
"Arousing from the most profound of slumbers, we break the gossamer web of some dream. Yet in a second afterward, (so frail may that web have been) we remember not that we have dreamed." The pit and the pendulum
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Human Beauty
"And then there stole into my fancy, like a rich musical note, the thought of what sweet rest there must be in the grave."- from Pit and the Pendulum
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Excerpt taken from Robert Giordano's Edgar Allan Poe Site
http://poestories.com/credits.phpArtwork by David Gough
Quite an interesting site******* a Must See
*** Nine Little Spooky Goblins ***
Nudge Ogle Wink,Nudge, Nudge, Wink WinkNine little spooky goblins stared behind the bubble glassso carefully they watched my every step upon the grassTis alarming when a stranger comes thru hereFor no one ever dare comes nearTheir home, once sat upon a witches head so steepBut now has found a secret box to keep…~ Annabelle
A Little Spooky Treasure Box I made last Halloween
~ Peter Rabbit ~
Needed a break from woodburning and painting so I tried this lovely little toy{ Polyvore Digital Workshop } and created this collage. This is a great way for creating a virtual one before attempting a real mixed media collage, although this is art in itself. Thanks Cindy from "My Romantic Home "http://www.romantichome.blogspot.com/, for introducing this great little gadget. I think I'm hooked!
~ Dreams ~
Oh my life.... is changing everyday
in every possible way
And though my dreams
it's never quite as it seems
Never quite as it seems
I know I felt like this before
But now I'm feeling it even more
Because it came from you
Then I open up and see
The person fumbling here is me
A different way to be
I want more, impossible to ignore
Impossible to ignore
And they'll come true
impossible not to do
Impossible not to do
And now I tell you openly
You have my heart so don't hurt me
For what I couldn't find
Talk to me amazing mind
So understanding and so kind
You're everything to me
Oh my life is changing everyday
In every possible way
And though my dreams
it's never quite as it seems
'cause you're a dream to me
Dream to me
The Cranberries
Twilight at Sea
The Twilight Hours like birds flew by,
As lightly and as free;
Ten thousand stars were in the sky,
Ten Thousand on the sea;
For every wave with dimpled face,
That leaped upon the air,
Had caught a star in its embrace,
And held it trembling there.
Amelia Coppuck Welby
~ Pisces ~
February 19—March 20 Neptune, God of the Sea and master of illusion and mystery, rules Pisces. Those born under this sign have an affinity for the performing arts, music, writing…anything that allows them to dream and create a more beautiful world. This same tendency toward illusion can also be expressed in self-delusion, as Pisces would rather ignore anything that isn’t in keeping with their lovely vision of the world. Pisceans possess a high level of emotional intelligence, easily perceiving the feelings of those around them, which makes them wonderful teachers and guides of the soul.
© Leanin’ Tree
~ Cancer ~
June 22—July 22 Cancer rules the Fourth House of the Zodiac, known as the “House of Family and Home.” This house represents the effects of our earliest experiences and of the nurturing we receive as children, and the way this anchors and guides our lives. Anyone lucky enough to be within a Cancerian’s inner circle enjoys a secure sense of comfort and belonging. Cancer is a water sign associated with the moon, a combination that leads to shifting moods and deeply felt emotions. Though they may sometimes appear impervious on the outside, perhaps even irritable, inside they’re all heart, kind and loving to the core.
© Leanin’ Tree®
~ Scorpio ~
October 24—November 22 At the heart of the constellation Scorpius, the red giant star Antares burns with a fiery intensity matched by astrological Scorpio’s passionate temperament. Ruled by Pluto, Greek God of the Netherworld, Scorpio is intimately connected with the extremes of life, with beginnings and endings, conception and lasting legacies. As the sign of purpose and success, the dedication and drive of Scorpio is unmatched. Of course, if a Scorpio’s anger is aroused, or she feels out of control and disordered, the sting of rebuke will be unmistakable! Scorpios thrive in pursuits that require intuition and deeper understanding, including medicine, spirituality, and philosophy.
© Leanin’ Tree®
~ Virgo ~
August 23—September 22 The phrase “you reap what you sow” sums up the Virgo way of thinking, as well as the sign’s history. In ancient times, agriculture was symbolized by the virgin, whose purity and singleness of purpose bore fruit for the individual as well as the common good. Virgo is marked by continual improvement, action, and practicality; people of this sign are famously conscientious in all aspects of their lives. Ruled by Mercury, planet of communication, Virgos can organize their own and others’ thoughts and ideas and express them intelligently and concisely. They are unswerving in their care for anyone who is truly in need; you can always depend on kind and responsible Virgo.
© Leanin’ Tree®
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15 comments:
Yay...Gorgeous cat ghost...beautiful and enchanting! Love it!! And yay Congrats on moving..enjoy your new adventure!
Happy long wkd!
HUgs
victoria
I love the scratchy quality of the cat
Your painting is so magical - beautiful!
Sweet little pussy contemplating the luminous sky - very sweet - great colours too :)
A hauntingly beautiful ghost kitty!
Ahhhh very cute! I hope your move is a good thing!! Happy moving!!!
Loving your creative blog = Full of all sorts of great wonders!
Love it if you would link up at my creative weekend blog hop between friday and sunday every week. Heres the link for this weeks - http://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/2011/07/weekend-creation-blog-hop-guest-post-by_29.html
Hop along if your fancy it.
I like your little ghost kitty. HAPPY PPF!
Good to see you!
The cat looks so cuddable. He is certainly a good spirit.
Love it!The moon is one of my muse's so anything that involves or includes the moon is tops on my list for sure! Great piece! POP ART MINIS
I love your art and your blog it's all so gorgeous!
Adorable little cat - ghost cat is right, it's clever and appealing. Nice work!
What an endearing little ghost-cat! He's so sweet!
wow, what a beautiful ghost cat! and hooray for your children's books! I love how bright and glittering your paintings are. Also, goodluck on your move.
Such a beautiful painting! It just draws you right in to the moon and the starry sky. Cool cat!
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