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My Muse



I received the above piece of art from my dear friend Donna from Fort Worth. She and I have been conversing via email for a while now and we have become quite good friends. She made this collage by using a photo of me when I was a baby. Apparently, she swiped it from my Flickr. It is so cute and personal. Can you see her fingerprints throughout the piece? Thanks Ms. Donna. You are my friend and muse.

Another muse/friend of mine sent me a little special something last week. My friend Marah from California sent me this last week. I feel very spoiled and blessed with friends. I don't know what I would do without my friends. They influence and inspire me so much. Marah is the one that gave me the kick start to get to doing workshops and I have been so fulfilled in doing them. She saw something in me that I did not see. Plus, this is a personal gift because she knows I love my books. So, she sent me a bookmark ( a very special one at that) Thanks Marah! You are my friend and muse.

Comments

M said…
you dear dear person. do you have any idea how many people YOU inspire? how many of us you keep going...with your upbeat, cheerful, amazingly funky art-full wonderfulness? of course you're a great teacher! you LOVE what you do -- and it springs from your heart...

i'm blessed to count you as a friend -- and my little dangly-legged valentine from you hovers above my work table, encouraging me and helping me stick to my task of opening my new shop on may 1.

you light the way...

big hug for you!
Lola Enchanted said…
Wow what dear friends!!! You are very lucky! You must be a dear also to have such giving friends!!!

I love your art by the way!!!~
forcryeye said…
You shouldn't think you are spoiled, you deserve it. You sure were a cute baby. I think you should do a then/now collage or painting of yourself. Stop by and see how immature I am.
Hey sweetie girl, hope you are okay. I was worried about you today, you sounded sad. Know that I love ya! Your friends sent you such sweet special gifts. Special just like you! Hugs***Renea
Carolyn said…
You absolutely have a lot of friends... it's because of your good heart. You put kind, happy, encouraging words out there for others, and you are brave and inspiring!

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