Emerge III

 

Jean Hart Artwork

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This is the final painting for the MS foundation for their Bubbles and Brunch event. I was asked if I could painting something with Oceans / Bubbles.
, Emerger III, acrylic, 36 " x 36" by Jean Hart Artwork
I'm looking forward to attending this event in New Port Beach in August.
http://eventcas.nationalmssociety.org/…/GEN_CAS_OC_Luncheon…

 

Be Inspired,

~jean

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Road Trip...

Road Trip.....

 It's that time of year for planes, cars, and cruise ships

Souls in Flight, acrylic, by Jean Hart

I love Road trips...You just can't beat the freedom of being in your own car and driving down the road with the radio blasting.

Some of my favorite trips have been when we just took off without reservations.

I loved the spontaneity of it, but I also love a well planned itinerary.

I've been lost for hours, stuck in a town over night because of car trouble,

and have spontaneously gone off course.

I love it all!!  And of course every time it is an adventure!

But, if you are the kind of person who must know where you are at all times.

Follow a map and not get swayed from it.

Here is a site that will take you to all 48 states, only stops at national monuments, landmarks, historic sites. And best of all you can do it from the comfort of your own car.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/15/plan-a-road-trip_n_6839764.html



 

Some of my favorite road trip music:

Jimmy Buffett

John Denver

Bruce Springsteen

Willie Nelson

 

Where is your next trip?

Be Inspired,

~jean

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Emerge II

Emerge II, acrylic by Jean Hart
This is a new painting for a donation coming up.
Bubbles & Brunch to end MS
Sat Aug. 29, 2015
Balboa Bay Resort, New Port Beach, CA...
https://www.facebook.com/angelo.ferrara.585…

Healing and Health

Healing and Health

my healing journey

 

 

Each year it seems since about 10 years ago when I hurt my back I have been on this journey. It was a back injury and I thought that was all it was. Little did I know that everything, is connected and if one thing goes wrong soon other things follow.

My tests results were not what I was hoping for and once again I'm back to monitoring, recording and reporting results.

The aneurysm, a blood vessels that popped in my eye, was not serious enough to require any medical attention, but it sure got my attention.

I'm not sure how it is that I'm feeling better then every, busier then I have been in years, and exercising more then I have in the last three years, that my test results show no improvement.

So, I have closed my eyes and pick a healing card. Setting my intentions for the new year to come.

Here is my card, for Caroline Myss and Peter Occhiogrosso,

"To be sure of the road, close your eyes and walk in the dark.

Spiritually closing your eyes permits Heaven to enact the most wonderful guidance in your life. Say the prayer, "open a new road to me today," and expect the unexpected.

 When it appears, accept the gift."

Yes, I am looking for a new road. What I am doing has been the same for too long. I hope that 2015 bring many changes.

I have gotten a map of the USA, for a minute I thought about just closing my eyes and through a dart at it and saying,,,,There it is, Are next adventure for this year.....but, I don't have enough faith that I wouldn't end up in some little deserted ghost town.

I know change starts with one small step, and it happens everyday. So, really my goal is to get a new daily planner and start looking at each month, week by week.

Last year I did 5k's, this year I want to do trails.

Many blessing for the New Year to Come.

Be Inspired,

~jean

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Day 2 to a more magnetic life

Day 2

to a more magnetic life

by Sandra Anne Taylor

 

Wild Hearts, acrylic, by Jean Hart

Releasing Negativity

I have always believed that what you think is what will happen.

Many times I have thought I just can't do something. Long before I knew what negative thoughts were or that a positive attitude could change your life.

Intentions

for this day are to notice your thoughts, feel them. Ask yourself are they true? Are they helping you? Do you believe them? Okay, those are my questions. I have read many books about thoughts, depression, negativity thinking, and well this too is helpful.

Reflection

Sandra writes, "Instead, simply notice when your mind is moving in an anxious direction, then gently release any assumptions of fear or doubt. Whatever may be going on, open your heart and mind to more relaxing conclusions, and know that a better outcome is on the way." 

Taking action

"Breath deeply and as you exhale, affirm that you're letting go. say, I don't have to choose this reaction any longer."

My actions

Daydreamer, pastel, Jean Hart

 

Again, I say, take time to daydream.....for me, sometimes I get overwhelmed with work, my body aches, and family stuff. Sometimes I just have to nap. Yes, I said NAP. It seems that if I pose a problem just before I nap, and I'm talking about 20-30mins. I feel better about it when I wake up.



 Affirmations for shifting negativity

"My thoughts have real power in my life, and I always choose to have power over my thoughts."

 So, like I said I can't just type out all of what she writes. Some of this is stuff I know already so I looked up something I found help full for me.

TED Talks. I love them, I listen to many and I share the ones that have helped me.

Ask yourself, Can our bodies change our minds? Can you fake it until you make it? or should you fake it till you become it?

click on to the link and find out.

http://movies.netflix.com/WiPlayer?movieid=70270742&trkid=13462407&tctx=7%2C0%2C58bdd4ba-3385-4940-83a6-11e8e5b5bca4-16842927

 

What's on my list for today?

1. I will be writing out my affirmation 50 times. First, I like to hand write stuff because I'm working on better penmanship, and it helps to use my hands.

2. I will pose a anxiety I'm feeling and create a better daydream so the out come is more positive.

This will only take 15 mins.

3. I will walk into my studio standing in a V position, arms up, chin up and say lets get to work!!!

Be Inspired,

~jean

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Peace

Picasso! He says it best, but I will try.
Would it not be wonderful if we had peace always?
little drawing by
Jean Hart

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Technical Tuesday Giraffe

Technical Tuesday

I have been asked by a lot of people if I give art lessons.

My answers is, no. I do not give lessons for many reasons. If you have been folllowing me for awhile, then you know my story. If you are new, then I will tell you quickly. I love art, there is now doubt about that. I came to art late in life and have only taken a few classes myself. I read art books, watch videos, go to workshops. My style and technique is wild and unperdictiable. When I find a new book I do all the exercises in it. I am what the art criqutics call "A Outersider" artist. With no real schooling in art or a degree to teach art, I do not feel I am able to give you the best tools to learn correctly.

What I can offer you though is encouragement, enthusiasium for art and an understanding of triumph and failure. These are exercises that I have done. With every exercise you do you will get use to the names of colors, and instructions and techniques.

I once went to the Northeastern Nevada Museum and painting their giraffe they have there.

It's real and it's tall.

I am thinking of going to the museum again and painting another animal this fall.

I hope these Technical Tuesdays are helpful for you.

Be Inspired,

~Jean

 

Today we are going to draw a giraffe.

this instruction come from

Eileen Sorg,

1. apply a base layer of dark yellow with yellow ochre fro darker areas. Suggest shadows on and around the with light blue violet. Note the shadow cast by the chin on to the neck. Now use reddish brown for the stem and olive green for the leaves.

2. Apply light umber to further deepen the periwinkle shadows, fill in the spots, and add ridges around the eyes. Brighten the giraffe with mineral orange, filling in more spots and adding more hair along the neck.

3. To finish, fill in the eyes and those bong lashes with black. Use black to darken the nostrils, dark tufts of hair, and other shadows.

Rainbow Forrest

 

Jean Hart Artworks,

Door prize for the

Elements

art exhibit

Northeastern Nevada Museum

reception

Aug 23, 6-8 pm

Rainbow Forrest, watercolor, Jean Hart

After days of looking through my artwork to come up with a door prize for the Element show, I have decided on this painting. The original Rainbow Forrest, A promise of wonderful things to come.
Rainbow Forrest
watercolor
~Jean
for me it encompasses, hope, encouragement, joy and love.

Welcome July

July Poppies, by Jean Hart

July, wonderful things happen in July.

This month is named after Julius Caesar, who reformed the entire Western calendar in 45 B.C.

July 's Aspects

FULL MOON: Harvest moon

Universal event: this is the month of increase, the beginning of the barley harvest. The days are starting to get shorter.

Message: to invent, to know, to succeed

Activity: To prosper, to enjoy, to grow in wisdom.

Healing properties: Prevention and protection

Color: Green/gray

Tree: Oak

Flower: Larkspur, water lily

Creature: Starling

Gem: Ruby

 

On a more personal note.

July is when I gave birth to my son Matthew.

July is when Sarah and Steve were married.

July is when Matthew and Andrea were married.

CELEBRATE LIFE

be inspired,

~Jean

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Narcissuss painting

Here is the finial painting of Narcissuss
Acrylic
32" x 36"
Jean Hart
It will be exhibited at the Northeastern Nevada Musuem in Aug. 2013
In the Elements art exhibit
Please enjoy my artwork,
Be Inspired,
~Jean
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_noiFEY0pI

Have you ever dreamed so hard that when you awake you were exhausted?

Have you ever dreamed so hard that when you awake you were exhausted?

drawing from my health journal, Jean Hart
 

I have been "told", that God didn't create any illness without also creating the remedy.
As I look at this "healing" path that I'm on, I have to wonder.
Is every experience a blessing? Does my own healing exists within me?
I am certain that the Universe and spiritual traditions have many things in common and teach us everyday.
But still, I have my moments of doubt. Not to say that I have given up on prayer, meditations, gratitude and thankfulness.
It just feels like sometimes doors are closing and I'm crawling to find a window.
This week there has been a back slide on my knees. I found a new joint supplement at the health store called, Instaflex, I have started to take that too. Along with so many other supplements my pill box barley closes.
I am clearly feeling like the ugly duckling right now. My last visit to the salon left my hair a greenish brown!!! and my exercise is non existed so I'm feeling exhausted.
So, now begins the "pick yourself up and get on with life anyway", part of blogging.
I have two month to pull myself  together for Matt's wedding.
Along with a family reunion.....so many people my anxiety is already going up.
So, for now, lets begin:
1. no sugar, that I am aware of.
2. no extra carbs, NO lets make that NO MORE CHIPS!!!
3. PUSH THE KNEE EXERCISES I GOT FROM PT AT HOME.
4. water, water, water.......
5 add some positive thoughts to life, just to remember that everyday is magic.
OK lets just start with that.
"the secret of life
is not to resist,
But to ride the tide
In search of your bliss"    Michael Dooley

and I say, this too will pass........lets hope I find my legs soon and get out of this funk!!!
Be Inspired,
~Jean
 



 

Friends are not by accident

Spring Creek Marina, acrylic, 16" x 24" Jean Hart

There are no accidents,
we don't meet people by accident. We meet them when we are out and about and open. People are meant to come into our lives for a reason.
Be Inspired,
artwork by Jean Hart
Spring Creek Marina
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