PAINTING and HAIKU



'INNER CHILD'
(work in progress)




A CREATIVE HARBOR


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

Today we are exploring artists and poets. You will see varied styles and subject matter. Enjoy these wonderful creative people as they paint and write on their blogs and then connect with others who are 'kindred spirits' who love creating.

The above painting is being shared with Paint Party Friday hosted by Eva and Kristin. It is an oil painting and much larger than I have been painting. It is a 'work in progress' and I hope to have it finished soon.        


We are also linked today with Haiku My Heart and below are my three haiku that I am contributing to the haiku group.


I.

dance, yes dear heart mine

dance with your joy in you now

no waiting til night.

II.


sun hiding today

playing hide and seek, come out

tomorrow, maybe.


III.


'raw' in 'Glosta' now

meaning cold and wintry day

nature of village.


 So enjoy these excellent artists and writers by clicking on the highlighted links above.

Come back and visit for weekend posts and Magical Monday Meme ~ Hope to see you then. 



Hugs and namaste,




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QUOTE FOR THE DAY: ' Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have.' (Doris Mortman)

Comments

  1. RitaMarch 15, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Looks like a happy inner child! ;)
    Great quote!
    Have a wonderful weekend, Carol. :)

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  2. ArleneMarch 16, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    lOVELY PAINTING. i ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR BLOG..

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  3. A Walk In My HeartMarch 16, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    A happy set of haiku! Love them.

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  4. NettyMarch 16, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful Haiku. Happy PPF. Have a great weekend, Annette x

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  5. VictoriaMarch 16, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    So beautiful..gentle and healing..and a very peaceful piece..gorgeous! and gorgeous poetry too!
    Victoria

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  6. Lesley EdmondsMarch 16, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    A very beautiful, healing picture and the haiku poetry is very lovely.

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  7. katMarch 16, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Hello Carol, thanks for visiting over at dreamcolour,I only posted the paint party Friday post...but you can see my other pieces by clicking on the archives...happy PPF to you and enjoy your week-end!

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  8. MaritMarch 16, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Enjoyed your haiku today Carol. The painting looks beautiful.

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  9. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 16, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Yes, dance!!! vivid pictures in your words!!! Wishing you well! Cathy

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  10. DebbieMarch 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    The soft colors in your painting are very nice.

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  11. AbelaMarch 16, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Good idea with tender colours and meditation.

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  12. rebeccaMarch 16, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    good morning carol!
    i love your offerings this morning. winter seems to be making a turn in our direction too. and for all those new tender spring flowers your reference to dance now is a perfect reminder to live life fully in each new moment!

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  13. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I love the subtle colours of this piece....wonderful work Carol!!! Happy PPF!!

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  14. KarenMarch 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Such a sense of joy and fun in your haiku Carol. Must be your inner child coming out to play!

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  15. Dawn ElliottMarch 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I love your first haiku about dancing NOW! Paint Party Friday seems like such a wonderful thing to participate in...great work with your inner child!

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  16. GlorV1March 16, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Love your piece Carol. Seems very tender. Carol, love your Haiku's too. Nice. Happy PPF!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Lovely wip and the Haiku is beautiful. Well done. Happy PPF. :-)

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  18. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I like the way your paint is coming. Love the pastel/sweet colors! happy Friday!

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  19. anthonynorthMarch 16, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Great picture and haiku. Yes, raw is certainly cold.

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  20. ChristineMarch 16, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    your WIP is coming along nicely, delving deeply!

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  21. Paula - Buenos AiresMarch 16, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Such a sweet, gentle painting. Enjoy creating. :)

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  22. CherylMarch 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Cute haiku and painting. Sounds like we have the same weather but opposite ends of the continent.

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  23. FayeMarch 16, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful, Carol. You are very talented, both paintingly and haikuly.

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  24. Maria OntiverosMarch 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I love the way her heart radiates in the center of this.
    Rinda

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  25. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Sucha alovely painting! And I love your second haiku!!

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  26. Catch My WordsMarch 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful painting. Here's my take on Haiku.

    Raining all the day.
    Dog wants to go out to play.
    Messy, dirty dog.

    Catch My Words
    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/

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  27. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Such a gentle and spiritual painting. Beautiful!

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  28. JillMarch 16, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Lovely Haiku! Looking forward to seeing the WIP finished! Happy PPF!

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  29. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Carol, beautiful, peaceful... :)

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  30. Mary C. NasserMarch 16, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful tints in your WIP.
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  31. JennibellieMarch 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful, lovely hues going on here, tfs much love Jennibellie xxx

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  32. Cynthia SchelzigMarch 16, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Love the Haiku tooooo.....wonderful ,,,,have a great weekend and Happy Paint Party to you!!

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  33. Alicia CMarch 16, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    love the notion, and the imagery! deep and powerful. Happy PPF!

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  34. LibbyMarch 16, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Hi again, Carol and ArtMuseDog!! Sounds like you had a good week- your painting and haikus were great and inspiring as always! Thanks!

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  35. GinnyMarch 16, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Carol, your painting is beautiful. It's soft colors are so calming and peaceful. I am anxious to see the completed piece.

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  36. LeaMarch 16, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    No, no waiting to dance this heart song... this inner child being born, how fortunate are we to witness this beauty emerging...

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  37. HazelMarch 16, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I like the idea to dance NOW. Joy delayed is joy deprived. Have a nice weekend.

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  38. peggy gattoMarch 16, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Oh my, thank you!!

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  39. Helen CampbellMarch 16, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Oh Carol, I love this painting. It's beautiful. And your haiku – dance with your joy in you now… oh yes, love this. Cheers!

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  40. KristinMarch 17, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Your poem and your artwork is just beautiful! So etherial and soft and both are full of joy, xo

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  41. Anne MandaMarch 17, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Lovely serene feeling, beautiful pinks and goldens, like a sunrise. The haikus are awesome!

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  42. bohemiannie! artMarch 17, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    beautiful imagery and words!

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  43. MarjiMarch 17, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    A beautiful serene painting and lovely poetry! Happy PPF

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  44. Alexandra MacVeanMarch 17, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Wow, beautiful, Carol. This is very cool and I'm loving your color palette on this one. :)

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  45. ChèvrefeuilleMarch 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Wonderful triplet of haiku, nice pictures. I adore the second one the most. Wonderfully crafted ... with so less words.

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  46. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    What a wonderful painting. I just love the soft color palette you used. And I have to say I really love that last quote..

    Hugs, Linda

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  47. Magical Mystical TeacherMarch 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Of course, if you can dance, why would you wait till night? Now, now, now!


    Shadowy Haiku

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  48. carlareyMarch 17, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    What a lovely protective image this is.

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  49. deb did itMarch 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    ~dance, dance dance!!~
    Never wait for night
    DANCE ALL DAY!!

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  50. AnnabelleMarch 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Loving your wip . You are a an artist of words and visions; always gives me a sense of peace when I drop in for a visit to your lovely blog.

    Annabelle : )

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  51. UnknownMarch 18, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful start. I like the flow of the lines surrounding the subject, and great choice in colors. Cheers!

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  52. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Wonderful WIP- I love the tender emotion you've captured here- it's going to be wonderful!

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