PAINT PARTY FRIDAY and HAIKU MY HEART


Kitty at Play




Welcome to our blog where we view life from the eyes of an artist's soul and explore what creativity can do to enhance the inner spirit.


Today is Friday and two wonderful creative blogs are linked with us. Paint Party Friday is hosted by Eva and Kristin and have excellent artists linked in with a wealth of creativity. We are also linked with Haiku My Heart hosted by Rebecca and having an array of haiku poets to enjoy.  Poetry is rhythmical and pleasing to hear and read and so good for the spirit. (Click on the colored link to go there) Before you go hopping over to these wonderful blogs, please read my haiku below and view and contemplate my Asian brush painting of 'Kitty at Play'.



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haiku

I.

walked dog at beach
winds whirling sand in eyes, hair
no time to be peace.

II.

summer came last week
today, winter winds howling
short walk at park, chill.

III.

buds, jonquils blooming
yet, wind, cold swirling round us
spinning mind around.


Wishing you a healthy and fun weekend. Come back and visit again. We thoroughly enjoy your company.


Hugs and namaste,

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY: 'Out of clutter, find simplicity.' (Albert Einstein)



Comments

  1. Sandy WeaverMarch 29, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Purrfect capture of Kitty playing! Your Haiku sounded so true. Enjoy your day!

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  2. Libby RodriguezMarch 29, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Carol and ArtMuseDog! I always like coming to see you! Your cat and ball of yarn are AMAZING!! Hope you two have a great weekend :)

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  3. anthonynorthMarch 30, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    The weather's on the change where I am, too.

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  4. The Nature JotterMarch 30, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    pretty blog and photos!! now i follow you!
    Spring is all around us! The Nature Jotter opens its doors to all photography's lovers!
    Send your naturalistic photos to thenaturejotter@hotmail.it or post it on the facebook fanpage! All the photos will be published on the blog with links and names of participants! Enjoy! :)) http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nature-Jotter/304508736268605

    you can partecipate also with your drawings!

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  5. The Nature JotterMarch 30, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    pretty blog and photos!! now i follow you!
    Spring is all around us! The Nature Jotter opens its doors to all photography's lovers!
    Send your naturalistic photos to thenaturejotter@hotmail.it or post it on the facebook fanpage! All the photos will be published on the blog with links and names of participants! Enjoy! :)) http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nature-Jotter/304508736268605

    you can partecipate also with your drawings!

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  6. BoseMarch 30, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Thank you for writing on this topic with such flair.Painting Careers

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  7. NettyMarch 30, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Loving your picture. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Annette x

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  8. NordljusMarch 30, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Your cat is so delightful! The black and blue go so well together. Your haikus describe the weather so lively - I just want to go for a long walk on the beach now, with the wind on my face! (Unfortunagely, we don't have any beaches here...). Happy PPF!

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  9. SpadomanMarch 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I like the whimsical nature of your painting. The haiku all speak of what has been happening to most of us as far as weather has been concerned. Great creative use of words and haiku to tell of being alive. Wonderful all the way around.

    Much Peace

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  10. SpadomanMarch 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I like the whimsical nature of your painting. The haiku all speak of what has been happening to most of us as far as weather has been concerned. Great creative use of words and haiku to tell of being alive. Wonderful all the way around.

    Much Peace

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  11. JennibellieMarch 30, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely post Carol and Artmusedog, happy ppf, much love xxx

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  12. Lesley EdmondsMarch 30, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Great post. Love your kitty at play :) and your beautiful Haikus. Love and light to you. Happy PPF

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  13. ChevrefeuilleMarch 30, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Well done Carol, nice composition. Lovely painting I love the haiku too.

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  14. GinnyMarch 30, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    I could just picture you on the beach. I really enjoyed both your painting and your Haiku very much.

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  15. Bruce MillerMarch 30, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    So much natural burgeoning and whirling, there just isn't time to be peace. Love that contrast!

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  16. NatashaMayMarch 30, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful kitty painting and a lovely heiku. :)

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  17. Helen CampbellMarch 30, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Kitty at Play is delightful! Your haiku is SO descriptive of Spring weather... one day warm, the next chilly. Happy Friday, Carol!

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  18. KarenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Lovely haiku! I like the simplicity of your painting, you have captured the essence of the cat stance. We had temperatures in the high 70's last week, snow is predicted tonight!

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  19. RobanStudioMarch 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Carol...Love your cat and yarn watercolor. It has such a delicate feel, almost Asian inspired. Very lovely. The Haiku is great as well. Give Art Muse Dog a pat for me. Happy PPF! :-)

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  20. fayeMarch 30, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    You are so good at this brush painting, Carol. The cat and yarn are beautiful. Loved the haiku, too. Faye

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  21. Simona CordaraMarch 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    So cute!!

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  22. LynnMarch 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I love the swirling wind and sand in your poems...beautiful.
    and I have to share a link to my cat drawing as it's so much like yours!
    We are a kin in our love of cats it seems! (http://lynn-nonameblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/henry-v-japanese-style.html)
    Thanks for coming by my blog today and leaving a much appreciated comment!

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  23. LynnMarch 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I love the swirling wind and sand in your poems...beautiful.
    and I have to share a link to my cat drawing as it's so much like yours!
    We are a kin in our love of cats it seems! (http://lynn-nonameblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/henry-v-japanese-style.html)
    Thanks for coming by my blog today and leaving a much appreciated comment!

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  24. CherylMarch 30, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    You write great haiku. We've been having the same kind of weather here. But I tend to think this is typical of Spring. The wind washes winter out of the sky and rushes in flowers and green leaves. Just enough rain to keep summer from drying it out.

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  25. Tammie LeeMarch 30, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    quite cute is your painting
    and lovely to have a glimpse into your days through your haiku

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  26. Tammie LeeMarch 30, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    quite cute is your painting
    and lovely to have a glimpse into your days through your haiku

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  27. JoJo (Julia)March 30, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    beautiful cat - beautiful haikus!

    xxx Susi

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  28. JoJo (Julia)March 30, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    beautiful cat - beautiful haikus!

    xxx Susi

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  29. RainCityGirlMarch 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    The cat painting is lovely. I like the way that blue yarn winds around. The Haikus are so fun. Makes for a nice Friday combination. Happy PPF

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  30. GloriaMarch 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Hi Carol. Love your kitty and yarn ball, definitely at play. Great work. Love your Haiku's too. Have a great weekend.

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  31. KimberlyMarch 30, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    aaah, the paradox that is March! Lovely haiku, thank you!

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  32. Stephanie Mealor CorderMarch 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I love how elegant your line work is- very beautiful!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  33. Stephanie Mealor CorderMarch 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I love how elegant your line work is- very beautiful!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  34. paulineMarch 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    hi Carol! Lovely brush painting and great haikus.
    I love the perspective or view of your cat painting... love seeing it from behind him. :-)
    Happy weekend! xoxo

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  35. paulineMarch 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    hi Carol! Lovely brush painting and great haikus.
    I love the perspective or view of your cat painting... love seeing it from behind him. :-)
    Happy weekend! xoxo

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  36. DebbieMarch 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    What a beautiful kitty painting. I love the shapes of cats. They're so graceful and fun to watch.

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  37. Mary C. NasserMarch 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Nice image and love your first haiku especially...anything dog-related tugs at my heart strings. :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  38. Mary C. NasserMarch 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Nice image and love your first haiku especially...anything dog-related tugs at my heart strings. :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  39. Alicia CMarch 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I love this one so much! the tail is so delicately rendered - just one stroke which is the great Asian style - such flair - beautiful poems as well!

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  40. StephanieMarch 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I guess wind is making your world crazy too...we're buckling down for a weekend of it!

    x..x

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  41. StephanieMarch 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I guess wind is making your world crazy too...we're buckling down for a weekend of it!

    x..x

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  42. GigglesMarch 30, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Very serene post! Just lovely! Great job!
    Happy PPF!

    Hugs Giggles

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  43. GigglesMarch 30, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Very serene post! Just lovely! Great job!
    Happy PPF!

    Hugs Giggles

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  44. Eva AsonMarch 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Lovely cat - and I love the quote at the end....my motto in life...Simplify...simplify :)
    Have a lovely weekend! big hugs x

    Eva

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  45. Eva AsonMarch 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Lovely cat - and I love the quote at the end....my motto in life...Simplify...simplify :)
    Have a lovely weekend! big hugs x

    Eva

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  46. WrightStuffMarch 30, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    You've captured that moment 'pre-pounce' just perfectly. All that muscle rippling beneath the fur. Just great!!

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  47. ChristineMarch 30, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Lovely piece this week! Nice Haiku as well.

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  48. KristinMarch 30, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Awe, this is wonderful!! I love the kitty and it reminds me a bit of a Japanese brush painting! LOVE it, xoxo

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  49. Fran aka RedondowriterMarch 30, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Great kitty and haiku. Spring with hints of winter reminding you that it takes both seasons to know the difference.

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  50. laurieMarch 30, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    beautiful painting and the beautiful words,, as usual, just wonderful,

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  51. priti.lisaMarch 30, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    'Kitty at play' is my new favorite of your works.
    And you Haiku are so ambitious, and true...the transition, from any place to another is never without remorse and impatience...at least for me

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  52. priti.lisaMarch 30, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    'Kitty at play' is my new favorite of your works.
    And you Haiku are so ambitious, and true...the transition, from any place to another is never without remorse and impatience...at least for me

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  53. gmaMarch 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Carol....your painting and the haiku's are wonderful.
    xxnamaste

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  54. gmaMarch 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Carol....your painting and the haiku's are wonderful.
    xxnamaste

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  55. CarolMarch 30, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    I love the kitty!!! Very nice words too. Words always elude me .

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  56. Lindsay Drya VanhoveMarch 31, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Again such a lovely combination. The cat is adorable, love it!
    Have a wonderful weekend ~
    xxx

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  57. Lindsay Drya VanhoveMarch 31, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Again such a lovely combination. The cat is adorable, love it!
    Have a wonderful weekend ~
    xxx

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  58. MaritMarch 31, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    There's a chill wind blowing and I hear it howl - your haiku is just perfect!

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  59. SabinaMarch 31, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Aw love the kitty and the angle of the silhouette.

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  60. carlareyMarch 31, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Absolutely fantastic brush painting! You must just want to sit and stare at it...I know I would if I'd painted it.

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  61. Magical Mystical TeacherApril 1, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    #2 speaks of this unsettled (and sometimes unsettling) time of year, when it's hard to know if it's warm or cold. May we all know with certainty soon!

    Eager Wildflower

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  62. Magical Mystical TeacherApril 1, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    #2 speaks of this unsettled (and sometimes unsettling) time of year, when it's hard to know if it's warm or cold. May we all know with certainty soon!

    Eager Wildflower

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  63. Za faranApril 1, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    That cat is so cute! I love the way you have done that! There is peace in your blog.

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  64. EVAApril 1, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    LOL - such a cute cat with his string/wool. Love the colours you used for it.

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  65. AnnabelleApril 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I guess we were both thinking about black cats ; ) Love the way you illustrated him from his rear, makes the painting capture the fun in his play.

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  66. AnnabelleApril 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I guess we were both thinking about black cats ; ) Love the way you illustrated him from his rear, makes the painting capture the fun in his play.

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  67. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Wonderfully alive! So much movement implied.
    BTW: I´ve got a little something for you at my blog. :)

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  68. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Wonderfully alive! So much movement implied.
    BTW: I´ve got a little something for you at my blog. :)

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  69. AnneApril 2, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Love the simple drawing of cat and the haikus are lovely with their seasonal elements. What happened to our spring today - we got a lot of new snow (in Finland)!

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  70. KokopelliApril 2, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    LUV that!!!

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  71. JKWApril 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Funny cat, love the cat and mouse (could be a logo). The poem is telling, very interesting. You could do a book of poems like that as your journal. Blessings, Janet PPF

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