Thursday, April 19, 2012

Embrace Life and Those Possibilities


I think I don't regret a single 'excess' of my responsive youth - I only regret, in my chilled age, certain occasions and possibilities I didn't embrace.
Henry James 

Ohhhhh so true.

Sad week in music business lost Dick Clark and Levon Helm
I always said that The Band was one of my favorite bands of all time. 
Music to me is so important.
I feel it in my soul.  From the first time I heard my Pop Pop Rudy play Sleep on the piano to the time I heard my Pop Pop Lippincott sing his silly songs.
It is amazing how my great nieces are now being song to by my father the same songs 
that he use to sing to us. 

Cannibal King with the big nose ring, fell in love with a lusty maid, And every night in the pale moon light over the steam he'd waveeeee.  

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a wise old guy
with a nose like hawk 
and an Eagle eye
Fooling People was his game 
Fuzzy Wuzzy Wuzzy was the wise guys name.

Anyway I got carried away........

So today I would like to send my post with a Ode to The Band and Leon Helm and Rick Danko...
I know they are up there singing harmony again.
If I had to pick a song that was my favorite of all time I would have to pick this.......
(And that is sayin something)


This weekend  Nelly and I are going to NYC to see Brene' Brown, Elizabeth Lesser, Geneen Roth. 
Omega Institute Talks. So excited.
I let you know how it goes!!! Yeah!!!


31 comments :

Anonymous said...

perfect!

Victoria said...

So beautiful..a dazzling soul and vibrant energy here..your work is always so expressive...I love that! I especially love the design along her hairline..gorgeous!!
Victoria

VonnyK said...

Love the colours and I agree, very expressive.
Von

Debbie said...

A beautifully designed page. I love the shapes, colors and words. So nice!

Lesley Edmonds said...

I love all the details in this painting. It has vibrancy and energy.

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful! Just perfect. Valerie

Rosie Kaplan said...

Deliciously fluid. The talks you are going to sound great. Jealous!!

Virtual Boy said...

Stunning work, the yellow/gold and blue look amazing together like that!

// - T.W -

Netty said...

wonderful painting with fab details. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x

Abela said...

Those eyes so special.... and that as good music. Saludos

carlarey said...

Love this piece, the patterns and colors are wonderful. Hope you have a great time in New York.

Ginny said...

We are never too old or too young to embrace all of the possibilites that life has to offer. Your whole post is so full of energy. I love your painting and all of its details. Have a wonderful time in NYC. I hope that your foot feels better soon.

Kim Dellow said...

Wonderful pages! Love the way the white works, the colours just pop. Kim

GlorV1 said...

Very nice indeed. Fabulous choice of color. Love your piece and the quote. Happy PPF!

carol l mckenna said...

Jazzy and dynamic artwork ~ wonderful energy through out ~ Music is sooooo good for the soul ~ enjoy ~ ^_^thanks, namaste ^_^

Kristin said...

WHAT a wonderful page! I love those eyes! Have so much fun! xo

Anne Manda said...

Cool piece, great energy, I like it a lot!

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Thats a cool piece. Love her eyes. Yes its sad when the greats start dying off.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Thats a cool piece. Love her eyes. Yes its sad when the greats start dying off.

Carol said...

Love the piece and the great music too. It definitely is a sad week in the music world...

Jenn said...

Gorgeous painting! I love the colors and the details! I enjoyed reading your colorful/musical words too! Aah...rest in peace great souls!!! xoxo

Mary C. Nasser said...

Heather...
another amazing painting with a super-important message!
Love your art!!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Tracey FK said...

Love the page and loved that second clip... thanks so much for sharing that... I watched the first bit and have bookmarked it to come back to it when all is quiet later and I can enjoy it...xx

Lori Saul said...

Beautiful art and words- so expressive and poignant!

deeplyrootedinbeing said...

You're work is so bright and lovely! Thanks for sharing inspiring words and for sharing your work!! Have a wonderful week of creativity!

Carola Bartz said...

I envy you for seeing and hearing Brene Brown! Lucky you - enjoy!

Lindsay said...

Is this an art journal page? Beautiful! I like the composition and all the swirlies. :)

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

I always enjoy looking at your beautiful painted faces. :)

Beyond to Better Things said...

Quite lovely! Of course in our house we spoke of missing Dick Clark a whole lot, too! Like you, I love music! My mother taught piano for 30+ years so it was always in my house along with season passes to the symphony and now still going! God bless you for sharing...Juliana

HeARTworks said...

Yes do tell us about the conference! How wonderful for you! What an awesome journal page! Love the colors and her eyes! patsy

pauline said...

oh Heather... i wanted to leave comments on all your paintings - your artwork always amazes me. But this one went straight to my heart, along with the Henry James quote. I adore your style. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. xoxo