December - Time for Family and Being Grateful

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU.... I just love this photo - I took it on a trip down to Los Angeles - Lundy Canyon, near Mono Lake, at the peak of prime autumn colors this past October!!!! I was going to use it as a "humorous, cynical greeting holiday card" with the tag line..."2009 - The Great Change Year...at least we have a roof over our heads, beautiful scenery, mountain fresh air, low energy bills, and prime water-front property!" Yes, a little bit of sarcasm from me...but, in reality, I think a lot of people that we all know, have been faced with a lot of difficult CHANGES this year. From losing special loved ones, to being let go or fired from a long-term job, to watching their whole life savings and retirement go out the door, to being a part of this, unforseen "FORECLOSURE" market. It certainly makes us think what is important in life - doesn't it? But all that aside, with every little sadness or disappointment we face - there is still some sort of poetic beauty that Mother Nature and God provides- like in this picture, the bountiful colors of Fall. We just have to keep our faith that things will get better.

Okay...I know...here's Daylene's soap box for the day...but, I do feel a little "voice" needs to shout out inside of me. I guess that is why I tend to turn to ART for the sake of keeping me in a false sense of reality. A happier place to be indeed!!!!

So back to "December and Being Grateful"...I have to say that moving to Reno has been a wonderful experience. I have met so many people who support the arts and more importantly, support my efforts, and what I do for kids with the "arts". So thanks to everyone who has contributed various supplies to my program, or signed their kids up to attend one of my classes or camps, or came to the craft fairs and purchased from me, or just was there to keep encouraging me to do what I love...despite the adversity or claim that I need to be focusing my energy in a more profitable way!!! God bless you all.

We should all be GRATEFUL for what we have at the moment...I know I am!!! I also know that we need to always try to make someone else's day better...step outside of our life...there is always someone who could use a hug, a few kind words, or a few extra dollars. PAY IT FORWARD....

Thank you all ...my family, my old and new friends and to all the future people I may encounter...Blessings....

THE TREE OF LIFE - Metal Art









OTHER ABSTRACT METAL ART -

Just some fun with metal, paint, and dichroic glass!!!

Mixed media - so fun!!!








MOST IMPORTANTLY....Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, and Blessings to a better and more healthy and happier 2010.

Enjoy each given day you have and spread your wings!!!!

D :)