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When I was a child, I wrote in a book, which I recently rediscovered, these words: Alaska, Coke, KENI. They were written as if an equatio…
When I was a child, I wrote in a book, which I recently rediscovered, these words: Alaska, Coke, KENI. They were written as if an equation, which, if you worked it, would add up to the sum of all that was important in life. Perhaps it was bordering on the pagan in some aspects, for I know that persons who saw these sort of writings in my childhood, those outside of the family, often wondered over my having not mentioned God. Yet, I wondered back, how it is that I mentioned Alaska and they did not know that God was, thusly, inherent in the equation. After all: one good look about the place, and you have to know Jehovah made her! Alaska is big, far bigger than any website you can quickly google will let on. They go on about “at least twice the size of Texas” or “somewhat over twice the size of Texas”. Hah! Funny how that only started being said, again, after Texans started being Presidents! There is an old joke that hits much closer to the truth: Q. If Alaska were cut into three equal parts, what would happen? / A: Texas would be the fourth largest State. I can’t remember anymore, why anyone would ask the first question, but it was not an Alaskan question; it was an aggressive, let’s get rid of Alaska and/or begin using it as a land fill for the rest of America question. Such was always the planned fate of Alaska, per the whim of America, ever since she “joined the Union”.. Even before that it was much the same. Strip her down of her natural resources, dump her back on the Russians; strip her of her natural resources, dump her on the Canadians; strip her of her natural resources and dump all over her. The fact that Alaska would not put it’s Natives in Reservations only made others more adamant. Even in the allegedly civilized 80’s, it was proposed that Alaska, that barren wilderness, be made into a nuclear dumping ground. Well, that would have been convenient, for some, since the Natives, who have their own television station, were already reporting about the illegal dumping of nuclear waste onto their lands. Wouldn’t have to ever explain that or try to make amends, if you finished off the rest of the State, eh? Strangely, it was Texas who stood up for Alaska the most. Well, strange in some respects, because Texas hates Alaska as a rival. Yet, Texas, if you study it’s history, went through much of the same sort of abuse from American government at large as Alaska has gone through. So, in more ways than one, despite the animosity , there is understanding and camaraderie. I remember, as a child, being forced out of our homes to stand single file along the road, as the American army passed by on maneuvers. This was considered to be legal, because the Army had to protect itself from someone who had been taking shots at the soldiers. So, since they didn’t know just who did it, and since no one was ‘fessing up or turning anyone else in, they were treating all as suspects.. Sounds reasonable, yes? Of course, the reason the shots were fired is that the soldiers were often out on maneuvers and when they were they would invade people’s yards, steal their food; they would drive by in their trucks and shoot our dogs; and they did shoot a boy in the stomach. It is not certain, to my understanding, if that was on purpose or just the way it happened, but, obviously, if the American Army had not been shooting at allegedly American citizens, this would not have occurred! Election time was always a time of turmoil. Yes, people would file out to vote, in the hopes that this year it would mean something. Bitterness fouled the air, though, because they knew, from prior experience, that the American President would be elected long before the votes of Alaskans were counted. When it’s four hours before the polls close, and you are standing in line to give your opinion on the matter, it is more than a little disheartening to be told that the polls throughout America are closed and this is who the President is. Then the condescension of politicians who say your voice is important, one man one vote, and all that other nonsense which are nothing but lies .. not a good time. We’d go to school and learn, as we came to say it “What it is we are delusional enough to believe that Alaska has, when really it doesn’t.” or “What new and exciting things they are going to deny the existence of today.” Oh, it didn’t happen every day, but most days: Alaska doesn’t have blueberries; Alaska doesnt’ have cranberries; Alaska doesn’t have currants; Alaska doesn’t have grizzly bears; Alaska doesn’t have salmon .. and if you tried to argue the point, it was “Oh, yes, well they may look like .. but they aren’t real… Those just don’t (grow, live, exist, come to) Alaska!” In my late teens or early 20’s, I also learned that we have no moose. and this wasn’t even something Americans said just to be annoying that way, this time. Scandinavian scientists studied the moose in Alaska, didn’t find any, and so concluded that moose do not exist in Alaska and all the pictures of them in people’s back yards, all the talk of hunting and eating them, the man who was kicked to death by one, etc. are hoaxes! In those sort of ways, growing up in Alaska was torture. Oppressoin was mainstream, idiocy abounded … Oh, but the delight of the air, with it’s myriad scents .. the stinging bite of the cold .. the ridiculous overdone size, scope, height, breadth, color, density of plaything with and of the land ….. Sometimes there is so much beauty in one spot that you can’t take it in, you have to focus on this bit or that, or be overwhelmed …. and in this beauty is utter proof of God. No one else could get away with that! If there was a Mother Nature, she would never so unequally balance the world as to allow the existence of such spots of irrevocably divine beauty amidst the more sedate rest of the world. No, but it’s proof that a paradise was expected, and is still possible, will be delivered. Is it the only proof? No. I’ve seem some very lovely proof being plowed over in 100 acre swathes on other continents, in pictures and videos, that is; but, it is proof. And, we were free.. yes, we had to argue and fight, yes things were hard and frustrating, but we were free. I never knew how free until I stayed in California for a time, in a “country” neighborhood, with Tommy Lee’s cousin living right down the road, and witnessed the awful oppression of “what would the neighbors think”. / which was even worse than when I was in Texas and had to worry about what the KKK might think. A feat, by the way, which I was notoriously unadept. Which was nothing, compared to “What are the police and scheming neighbors up to” of Arizona. We did odd things, such as speak our minds, listen to our music,, express emotion, wear clothes that we felt like. We walked in woods, alongside roads, we talked to people who wore different clothing and came from different backgrounds, mostly without fear; and our dogs were animals -not pedicured toys, dressed to fit our self image – but romping, playing, protecting animals who roamed and fended for themselves and came home happy. This is Alaska: from a more technical aspect. You may learn a lot about where things are from the maps. Probably it’s useful sort of stuff, if you are going to roam about and see things. / This is also Alaska, by perspective: Alaska is the only place i know that people will run around in shorts in the middle of winter. why one might ask,( i feel ) because many are happy there and are not focused on “cold” “NO whineres aloud” you run to the store in shorts, because all in all who you trying to impress? the ice? its about the people your friends and etc. and might i add, Alaskans are strong in every way. probably why most the plastic cant live there.* And THIS is Alaska, from a different perspective. A place so beautiful, that you don’t actually have to use filters and little digital tricks to see such a sight. All you have to do is walk out to the right bit, at the right time of night, and open your eyes! The dust, the same dust which is so painful for me to be near, gives Alaska sunrises and sunsets unrivaled. In fact, usually, the photos, far from enhancing their beauty as I’ve seen happen with pictures taken in other States, tend to detract from them. This is a sunset in Juneau Sorry if you were expecting more of a point. This is not a novel, or even a short story or article: it’s a character study!
I’m pleased to announce my 2009 range of Australiana themed calendars are now available to purchase via my online sales agent, RedBubble….
I’m pleased to announce my 2009 range of Australiana themed calendars are now available to purchase via my online sales agent, RedBubble. There’s 12 different calendars in the collection to date which depict various aspects of Australia. You’re most welcome to browse through the collection, and if you’d like to provide feedback, that will be great. Calendars are an ideal gift for giving to family and friends, and yourself. / A snap of the jolly old fellow from last year See below for more product information. Here’s the full list for viewing. Each thumbnail is clickable and it will direct to a full preview of the calendar and unit pricing. / Australia’s Animals / We’re a bit different in Australia / New South Wales / New South Wales – South Coast / Humpback Whales / Great Ocean Road / Australia – The Bush / Aussie blokes and sheilas / Victoria / North-East Victoria / Trees In Australia / Great Alpine Road / Central Tilba
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my matted prints this morning! I very much app…
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my matted prints this morning! I very much appreciate your kindness, thank you so much! / I sincerely hope you enjoy my image of the beautiful Moose displayed in your home. Please let me know how it looks when you receive it. I would love to know who purchased this matted print to thank you personally, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I certainly understand. Thank you so much for your gift of Aloha!!_ Mahalo nui loa!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 SOLD / 1x Matted Print A beautiful cow Moose and her yearling Calf browsing near North Pole Alaska ~ Winter Scenics
Thanks for stopping by… I’m new to this site, and everyone’s work is amazing – images, the color, geometry, lines, perspective of …
Thanks for stopping by… I’m new to this site, and everyone’s work is amazing – images, the color, geometry, lines, perspective of art bring me great joy. Browse my online Gallery for a more organized view of my work—buy what you love, it will bring you joy, lower your blood pressure, and never stop loving you in return. Lady Avalon:)
Posted over a year ago and has been featured many times since !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:...
Posted over a year ago and has been featured many times since / Winter Walk There is nothing here except the constant, looping clicks and caws of birds, lost in trees erased by white. / My sight condensed by each fresh, foggy breath, a hanging depth my head sinks through. / Nothing here but mulching steps, the soft snap of twigs long soaking, the sticky sound of car tire on wet road. / I am drenched by a sudden gang-up of water, a brief yawn of thunder far away. / There is nothing here and I am all wet ….John Goss. “Fog” Thank you so much Paul and Lynda
I can only say “wow”, then “wow” again…this is incredibly flattering and I am really pleased and honoured.... *In Painters In Mode…
I can only say “wow”, then “wow” again…this is incredibly flattering and I am really pleased and honoured.... In Painters In Modern Times, where I have also been chosen as featured member.. how wonderful!! / Rafaela / Forever Autumn / Beatrice / This Could Be The Magic / Tara In Wateremedia / Autumn Water / Winter Walk / The White Abate / Avocado In Abstract Realism yet another feature for this painting…I am thrilled / Autumn In JPG Cast-Offs / Coneflower Thank you so much to Marion Chapman, the moderators of Painters in Modern Times, JPG Cast-Offs, and Abstract Realism....thanks also to Redbubble for helping me to live my best life
In Impressionism Cafe !http://images-0.redbubble.com/img/art/mattecolor:black/product:matted-print/view:preview/1205988-1-the-trees-...
In Impressionism Cafe / Blue Night In Fine Arts Influenced by Literature / Francesca In Creative Cards / The Potting Shed In ! # 1 Artists of Redbubble / Writing..Do you Have Low Self Esteem In Canadiana / Night At The Lake Of The Woods In Fabulous Flowers / Sprirng Fever Magnolia In Creative Cards / Cat Thank you so much
In Bits and Pieces / “You are Light and …
In Bits and Pieces / You are Light and Love In JPG Cast-Offs / Tightwire In Gorgeous Flower Cards / Tulip Symphony Featured on the Home Page (Buyers Booth) / My Studio..Lorna Gerard’s Painting Waratah Featured in Image Writing / Lost Thank you so much to Home Page and all the Group Moderators
In Out of The Blue !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:black/product:framed-print/s…
In Out of The Blue / Deep Blue In JPG Cast-Offs / October Eve In Impressionist Art / Autumn Water Thank you so much
In the Clematis Group !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:black/product:framed-prin…
In the Clematis Group / Clematis 4 In A Fascinating Purple Group / Dilys In Impressionism Cafe / Early Morning Feed Thank you so much
Top Ten Winner in the Avatar Challenge in First Things !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminat…
Top Ten Winner in the Avatar Challenge in First Things / Towards The Light Featured in Image Writing / October Eve Featured in the Bubblers Weekly Challenge / Ripe Cherries Other Wins Thank you so much to everyone who made my win possible and to the group moderators who featured my work
In Inspired Art !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminated-print/size:small/view:preview/114816…
In Inspired Art / Autumn in Image Writing / Apples..A Still Life Thank you so much
Top Ten Winner of the Best Photographed Landscape in the As Is Group !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/p…
Top Ten Winner of the Best Photographed Landscape in the As Is Group / On the way to Maracas Beach Featured member and featured work in Hand Drawn or Painted Food and Drinks / Featured in Impressionism Cafe / Lemons Featured in Bits and Pieces / Still Life with Five Apples
In Image Writing !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:black/product:framed-print/siz…
In Image Writing / Chunky Sweet Potato Fries In #1 Artists of RedBubble / Poached Pear in a Mixed Berry Coulis In Landscape Painting / Country Walk Thank you so much
In Bits and Pieces !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:black/product:framed-print/s…
In Bits and Pieces / Stacked In Food for Thought / Ripe Cherries In Yellow Gallery / You’re Beautiful Thank you so much
In Image Writing and Live and Let live the painting is one of my most popular ones, with many features sales, and wins, 3,351 views / ...
In Image Writing and Live and Let live the painting is one of my most popular ones, with many features sales, and wins, 3,351 views / Towards The Light 2 Instant feature in Out Of The Blue brand new addition to the Winter Collection.. see a sampling on my overview page / Spellbound In Live and Let Live challenge winner and featured many times / Winter Walk In Impressionist Art featured many times and my biggest seller / Blue Night Featured in Impressionism Cafeone of my rarely posted seaside paintings / The Seagull In the Canada Group many features…many wins for this painting / Autumn Thank you so much to all the Group Moderators..Heartfelt appreciation for your continued support
First Place winner in Impressionism Cafe Challenge “Landscape in Winter” Winner of many challenges, and featured on the Home Page ...
First Place winner in Impressionism Cafe Challenge “Landscape in Winter” Winner of many challenges, and featured on the Home Page / Grateful Top Ten Winner in the Visual Texture Challenge “Texture of Materials“ / India 1 Top Ten Winner in Impressionism Cafe “Landscape in Springtime / On the Way to Somewhere Top Ten Winner in If It doesn’t Belong’s challenge “Homage to Let’s Pay Homage“ / Homage to Cezanne Featured in Imaginative Realism / Towards The Light 2 3rd feature in 2 days Featured in Journal Junkies / Challenge Winners and Top Ten Placements Featured in JPG Cast-Offs / There’s a Light in the Darkness Featured in Dimensions / Night..A Blaze of Glory Thanks so much to all who made these features and wins possible…I am deeply grateful Previous Wins...click HERE
Featured Twice…The Yellow Gallery and If It Doesn’t Belong / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30…
Featured Twice…The Yellow Gallery and If It Doesn’t Belong / / Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots Featured in Ontario / / Pale Yellow DayLily Featured twice…Inspired Art, and Mornings and Evenings Sunbeams and Storms / / The Third Sorrow Featured in The Purple Passion Gallery / / Who is Here? Featured in Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy / / Autumn Light In Live and Let Live / / Berry Fresco Thank you so much
First Place win of the Natura Morte challenge in PIMT / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/mattec…
First Place win of the Natura Morte challenge in PIMT / / Ripe Cherries Top Ten Win of Your Favourite Image Challenge in Image Writing / / Towards The Light Top Ten Win of Wild flower challenge in Just Watercolours Group / / Queen Anne’s Lace FEATURES In the Patchwork / / Yellow Moon In Bits and Pieces / / Nature…Layered with Texture In All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical / / Your Perception…How Fined Tuned Is It In Dimensions / / Abandoned Site Previous Wins
*First I would like to take this opportunity to once more thank all those who support me and my work with your wonderful comments each an…
First I would like to take this opportunity to once more thank all those who support me and my work with your wonderful comments each and every day…it is such a fantastic morale boost…feedback on my written work is really valuable as it helps me to decide which articles resonate the most….it is also extremely gratifying that group hosts continue to feature my paintings… / To all those who are new to my work and who have placed me on their watch list, I am now configuring my gallery in a different way…the overview page now reflects the colours of fall, as that season is current where I live…you will see paintings that reflect the season, showing the colours and related themes of fall, but you will also see work that simply echo the wonderful range of gold orange and yellow shades that is autumn…work that you may not have seen before are now grouped together with new work and will be changed frequently… as a result the overview page will often show some surprising combinations…. / So from now on the first few art pages will be themed….that means new work may not always show at the top of the overview page, though I will try to keep them there as much as possible... The most recent Features In Tools / / Still Life with an Awl In Just Watercolours / / The Sentimels In All Abstract Art / / UNcertain Weather In Journal Junkies / / Sales, Features, and Wins 10/11/09 In Image Writing / In If It Doesn’t Belong / / Homage to Cezanne In Impressionism Cafe / / Still Life with Old Dandelion Stencil and Terracotta Pots Thank you so much
Five Features in Painters in Modern Times.. What a Thrill!! !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:fla…
Five Features in Painters in Modern Times.. What a Thrill!! / Beatrice / Terracotta Morning / The Third Sorrow / The Potting Shed / The Centre of Your Soul Sold to Diette Henderson / / From Diette’s Garden Thank you so much to the moderators of PIMT and to Diette for the purchase…I am immensely pleased
Top Ten Winners This is Relevant..Challenge “What is the One Thing you Know for Certain“ / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/b…
Top Ten Winners This is Relevant..Challenge “What is the One Thing you Know for Certain“ / / There’s a Light in the Darkness Just Watercolours..Challenge..”Trees in Watercolour“ / / Autumn Features In The Fruit and Veg Shop…two features / / Still Life with Two Papayas / / Garlic and a Single Red Onion In Live and Let Live / / Almost Home In Fine Arts Influenced by Literature / / The Centre of Your Soul Thank you so much to the group moderators, and to all who voted and made these wins possible
Sold to Lisa Hayward…many thanks / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:black/product:greeting-card/view:preview/405915…
Sold to Lisa Hayward…many thanks / / A Conjunction of Elements / / The Approach / / Yesterday Top Ten Winners / In You’re Accepted …Fall and Thanksgiving Cards Challenge / / Autumn Yellow Two Lemons Challenge / / Lemons on Blue Cotton Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy…Light Brings Happiness Challenge / / Winter’s Light Live Love Dream…The Colours of the Wind Challenge / / Flurry Featured in Impressionism Cafe / / Tropical Fandango Featured in Art for The World / / The Approach Click HERE for previous Wins
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