╌>

A Bit of Philosophy as a New Year Approaches on CREATIVE ARTS THURSDAY/FRIDAY

  
By:  A. Macarthur  •  4 years ago  •  174 comments


A Bit of Philosophy as a New Year Approaches on CREATIVE ARTS THURSDAY/FRIDAY
 

Leave a comment to auto-join group 2023~ The CREATIVE ARTS GROUP ON THE NEWSTALKERS

2023~ The CREATIVE ARTS GROUP ON THE NEWSTALKERS


original

© A. Mac/A.G.

original

© A. Mac/A.G.


Tags

jrGroupDiscuss - desc
[]
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
1  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Happy New Year, be safe and well and kind to one another.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
1.1  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Happy New Year to you and thank you so much for sponsoring my favorite column on NT!

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
1.2  shona1  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Happy New Year Mac..I do hope Mrs Mac is going well and we will see what 2021 brings us. The Federal government here has just put a myeloma drug on the PBS. So instead of costing $160,000 a year it is now free to all. I am already on it and was free as I am on the trial. A good way to start the New Year. Give my regards to Mrs Mac slow and steady as we go and a day at a time..best wishes to you both for 2021.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
1.2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  shona1 @1.2    4 years ago

Thank you, shona and I hope you are doing well. The news about the myeloma drug is a blessing; here in America, the annual cost of Revlimid is currently $130,000+. 

I hope you are able to view this. My wife takes Revlimid!

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
1.2.2  shona1  replied to  A. Macarthur @1.2.1    4 years ago

Yes I am on revlimid it is also free here. Otherwise it would cost $120,000 a year. The new drug they put on the list is daratumbanab which would cost $160,000 a year so that is also free.. so far all my drugs hospital stays stem cell transplant etc has all been free. Very lucky I live in Australia..yes drug companies and how they profit at times is rather disgusting from what I have heard . 

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
1.2.3  pat wilson  replied to  A. Macarthur @1.2.1    4 years ago

Katie Porter is awesome ! She has no fear.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
1.2.4  Gsquared  replied to  pat wilson @1.2.3    4 years ago
Katie Porter is awesome !

I couldn't agree more.  She is fantastic.

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
Professor Expert
1.2.5  sandy-2021492  replied to  shona1 @1.2.2    4 years ago

I have a cousin who also has multiple myeloma, and he was a subject in some of the trials for daratumumab.  His drug regimen has him reaching his out-of-pocket max for the year by the end of January every year.  It's insane.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Happy New Year to you as well, Mac. Very beautiful and profound images, thank you for sharing them with us.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

A happy HEALTHY and prosperous New Year to you and your wife, A.Mac. -  I appreciate everything you have done, and everything you do.  You are the best.

 
 
 
MalamuteMan
Professor Quiet
2  MalamuteMan    4 years ago

Happy New Year to you AMac!!!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  MalamuteMan @2    4 years ago

Same to you and great to see you after the passage of time; please consider being with us regularly.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
3  Gsquared    4 years ago

At Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands       

Happy New Year to everyone.  Let's hope that 2021 is a MUCH better year.      

            800

 
 
 
Ender
Professor Principal
3.1  Ender  replied to  Gsquared @3    4 years ago

Knee deep in flowers we'll stray
We'll keep the showers away
And if I kiss you, in the garden
In the moonlight, will you pardon me?
And tip toe through the tulips with me

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
3.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Ender @3.1    4 years ago

Happy New Year Ender.

 
 
 
Ender
Professor Principal
3.1.2  Ender  replied to  Gsquared @3.1.1    4 years ago

512

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
3.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Ender @3.1.2    4 years ago

The same to you Ender. I hope the new year will bring you much happiness and many Blessings.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
3.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @3    3 years ago

I couldn't resist....

.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
3.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.2    3 years ago

OMG....Buzz, that is so...old, LOL!!! But, Tiny Tim was very famous for some time, in spite of the fact that he was sort of quirky. jrSmiley_91_smiley_image.gif

Thanks for the memory. 

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
4  Kavika     4 years ago

Mino-oshki-biboon indinawe maaganidog niijiis. Happy New Year all my relations and friends.

ows_157556856870188.jpg?fit=crop&crop=faces

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
4.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @4    4 years ago

Very cool, Kavika.  Happy New Year to you niijii!

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
4.2  shona1  replied to  Kavika @4    4 years ago

Morning Kavika. That is gorgeous. Happy New Year to you and all your Family. Hope they are safe up in NSW re the virus. We have had another small out break in Melbourne so with luck we will stamp it out again. It sure is persistent but so are we. Roll on 2021 with what ever it brings us.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
4.2.1  Kavika   replied to  shona1 @4.2    4 years ago

Happy New Year to you shona. I hope your 2021 is a great year for you and all of Australia.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
4.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @4    4 years ago

Happy New Year to you as well Kavika. That is an awesome jacket! Just beautiful!

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
4.3.1  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @4.3    4 years ago

Thanks Raven, it's really quite beautiful. 

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
4.4  pat wilson  replied to  Kavika @4    4 years ago

That is very cool. The design has a dutch quality, interesting.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
4.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

Is that yours?  Is it hand-painted?  I would want to wear that myself.  After all, you've seen the jacket I always wear.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
4.5.1  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @4.5    3 years ago

Yes, it is my jacket, it isn't hand-painted it all stitched in by hand and very labor-intensive. I rarely wear it since I don't want it ruined and I look at it as an art piece, not just a jacket. This will be passed on to my grandson in due time.

I have another very beautiful jacket that I do wear from time to time. One of these days I'll take a photo of it and post it here.

 
 
 
Ender
Professor Principal
5  Ender    4 years ago

Happy New year all !

Time to kick the baby into 2021...

512

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
5.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Ender @5    4 years ago

Ouch!

 
 
 
Ender
Professor Principal
5.1.1  Ender  replied to  A. Macarthur @5.1    4 years ago

Just trying to get 2021 rolling.  Haha

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
5.1.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Ender @5.1.1    4 years ago

We wouldn't boot anyone for that.

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
6  shona1    4 years ago

Morning. Well 2021 is already here. It is a grey and cool morning not had much of a summer so far. Happy New Year to you all across the sea. I hope you stay well and stay safe. What ever 2021 has install for us with courage grace and determination we will meet it head on. Roll on 2021.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
6.1  Raven Wing  replied to  shona1 @6    4 years ago
What ever 2021 has install for us with courage grace and determination we will meet it head on. Roll on 2021.

Very well said, shona. I am hoping that 2021 brings a much better year, one that sees our world healing and renewing our faith and trust in one another.

And a very Happy New Year to you and yours.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
6.2  Gsquared  replied to  shona1 @6    4 years ago

Happy 2021 in the land down under.

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
6.2.1  shona1  replied to  Gsquared @6.2    4 years ago

Happy New Year to you too. Hope it is a good one and stay safe where ever you are....

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
6.2.2  Gsquared  replied to  shona1 @6.2.1    4 years ago

Thanks!  I'm at home (Haha).  L.A., CA

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
7  CB    4 years ago

Here's to better, greater, days ahead for the nation, the world, and all of us. Can we re-imagine kindness to one another all over again?

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
7.1  Gsquared  replied to  CB @7    4 years ago

Very nice sentiments CB.

I hope you have a great 2021!

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
7.1.1  CB  replied to  Gsquared @7.1    4 years ago

Thank you, G'!  Much of that to all of us!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
7.1.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  CB @7.1.1    4 years ago

Good to see you! Happy New Year, be safe, stay well.

 
 
 
CB
Professor Principal
7.1.3  CB  replied to  A. Macarthur @7.1.2    4 years ago

Happy New Year A. Macarthur!  You do the same!

 
 
 
GregTx
PhD Guide
9  GregTx    4 years ago

Given how 2020 started versus how it's ending, I have absolutely no intention of celebrating the beginning of a new year that could be worse. However I have no qualms about marking the occasion with a good drunk. I hope everyone has a much better New Year. :-)

512

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
9.1  Gsquared  replied to  GregTx @9    4 years ago

Nice photo.

 
 
 
GregTx
PhD Guide
9.1.1  GregTx  replied to  Gsquared @9.1    4 years ago

Thanks 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
9.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  GregTx @9    4 years ago

Drink up but stay safe while doing so; good to see you and have a safe and healthy 2021.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
10  Raven Wing    4 years ago

A very Happy New Year to one and all......may the New Year bring you peace, good health, and many Blessings. 

384

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
10.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @10    4 years ago

I hope you have a truly wonderful 2021 Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
10.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @10.1    4 years ago

Thank you G, and the same to you and yours.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
10.1.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @10.1.1    4 years ago

Thanks!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
11  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Going to do a face time with my grandkids … which seems to be a currently viable alternative to past New Years Eves. I'll post at least one more image later tonight to take us into Friday.

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
12  pat wilson    4 years ago

All I have as far as recent photos are work projects. This is a client's window I did a few weeks ago.384

Happy New Year NT'ers !!!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
12.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  pat wilson @12    4 years ago

All you have is more than enough!

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
12.1.1  pat wilson  replied to  A. Macarthur @12.1    4 years ago

Thank you A.Mac. Happy New Year to you and your beautiful bride !

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
12.2  Gsquared  replied to  pat wilson @12    4 years ago

That is very nice.

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
12.2.1  pat wilson  replied to  Gsquared @12.2    4 years ago

Thank you G !!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
12.3  Raven Wing  replied to  pat wilson @12    4 years ago

That's beautiful, Pat. A very Happy New Year to you as well. I hope that 2021 will bring you good health, happiness and peace. 

 
 
 
pat wilson
Professor Participates
12.3.1  pat wilson  replied to  Raven Wing @12.3    4 years ago

And the same wishes to you Raven !!!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
12.3.2  Raven Wing  replied to  pat wilson @12.3.1    4 years ago

jrSmiley_15_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
13  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Two to fly us into tomorrow. 

original

Mourning Dove

© A. Mac/A.G.

original

Tufted Titmouse

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
13.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @13    4 years ago

Both are beautiful birds, Mac, and perfect to see us into the new year. I really do miss my Humming Birds that used to hang out at my house.   

 
 
 
Dig
Professor Participates
13.2  Dig  replied to  A. Macarthur @13    3 years ago

Awesome clarity, Mac.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
13.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @13    3 years ago

Captions for the two bird photos.

Top one:  Oh, I'm sorry. Did that land on your head?

Bottom one.  You KNOW that's not the brand I like.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
14  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Let me be among the first to wish all of you a happy new year and thank you for making our Group so thoughtful and kind.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
14.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @14    4 years ago

The same to you and all your family, Mac. And thank you very much for hosting this wonderful and very enjoyable group where we can share our artwork, photos and very enjoyable stories, as well as informative  conversations.

May the new year bring you peace, good health, and many good Blessings. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
14.2  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @14    4 years ago

We are all truly inspired by your impressively splendid artistry, Mac.

Everyone here fervently hopes that you and your wife and your family have the best possible 2021.

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
14.3  shona1  replied to  A. Macarthur @14    4 years ago

No....thank you Mac...your photos and stories that go with them is what keeps us sane at times. The world of virus and US politics is more than a Koala can bare at times...The enjoyment you bring to others is truly inspirational...thank you ..

 
 
 
devangelical
Professor Principal
14.4  devangelical  replied to  A. Macarthur @14    3 years ago

right back at you amac.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
15  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

Last January 1st the building did this outside our apartment's main door:  The 4 Chinese characters lit up in farther in say shien yin quai loh, which translates to Happy New Year.  The one they put up this year is even better, but I didn't have my camera with me. I'll try to remember to take it with me next time I'm out at night.

512

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
15.1  shona1  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @15    3 years ago

Evening buzz.. looks absolutely lovely..yes would be nice to get a photo of this years. Have a huge electrical storm going on here tonight...so it is mother's nature's own fire works I guess. No thunder so far or rain, but may not be far away. Happy New Year to you and your wife..hope 2021 is a good one for us all..nearly Jan 2nd here and have a feeling for me it is going to be another "Sleepless in Victoria"...side effect every Friday night of the medications, but it is what it is and just have to make the best of it.. Happy New Year..

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
15.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  shona1 @15.1    3 years ago

My best wishes for your 2021 HEALTH and happiness as well, dear shona.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
16  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

original

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
16.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

A truly beautiful image, and an equally beautiful saying. Thank you very much Mac. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
16.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

One must surely be bolder 

To post a poem about a boulder

Whether or not it is nice

At least it will suffice.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
16.2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @16.2    3 years ago

I think it rocks!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
16.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @16.2.1    3 years ago

Especially if one is stoned.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
16.2.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @16.2.2    3 years ago

Gee a logical response.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
16.2.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @16.2.3    3 years ago

We shouldn't quibble about a pebble.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
16.2.5  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @16.2.4    3 years ago

It's no one's FAULT.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
16.2.6  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @16.2.5    3 years ago

I wouldn't take that for granite.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
16.2.7  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @16.2.6    3 years ago

No schist!

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
Professor Guide
16.2.8  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @16.2.2    3 years ago

That makes me want to get high with a little help from my friends (sung in my best Joe Cocker gravely voice).

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
Professor Guide
16.3  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

All these puns are great individually, but they’re even better in aggregate.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
16.3.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @16.3    3 years ago

Sort of like a conglomerate.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
17  Raven Wing    3 years ago

One for New Years Day.......

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
17.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Raven Wing @17    3 years ago

Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis

Nokomis   is the name of   Nanabozho 's grandmother in the   Ojibwe traditional stories   and was the name of   Hiawatha 's grandmother in   Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 's poem,   The Song of Hiawatha , which is a re-telling of the Nanabozho stories. Nokomis is an important character in the poem, mentioned in the familiar lines:

By the shores of   Gitche Gumee , By the shining Big-Sea-Water Stood the wigwam of Nokomis Daughter of the moon Nokomis.

You know me, RW … if there's an iconographic reference out there, I cannot resist!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
17.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @17.1    3 years ago
if there's an iconographic reference out there, I cannot resist!

Indeed I do know that, Mac, and I do love it. I learn a lot from you and your various teachings and references, and I am sure I am not the only one. So I very much look forward to your sharing them with us here. 

The Song of Hiawatha is one of my favorite poems, it is such a beautiful story. It is also a poem that I had to learn to recite in English class in Jr. High school. 

So please continue your very helpful and enjoyable input. It is very much appreciated. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
17.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @17    3 years ago

Oh Raven, that is beautiful.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
17.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @17.2    3 years ago

Thank you very much, Buzz. 

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Principal
18  Perrie Halpern R.A.    3 years ago

Happy New Year Mac. I would like to thank you for bringing us all this wonderful artwork, by you and our members during the year. 

May next year be much better!

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
19  Gsquared    3 years ago

More flowers from Keukenhof Gardens for New Year's Day.

            800

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
19.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @19    3 years ago

Very nice.  However I can't post Tiny Tim singing "Tiptoe Through the Tulipa" for this one like I did for your other one.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
19.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.1    3 years ago

This is the first song that came to mind.  From your hippie days (and mine):

I just realized that it's from YouTube so you can't see it.  Can you see the title?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
19.1.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.1    3 years ago

Buzz...see if you can open/see this wmv....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
19.1.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @19.1.1    3 years ago

Can't find the Cowsills here, only this"

.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
19.1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @19.1.2    3 years ago

Yes, it works but it stops and starts, stops and starts.  I will allow it to play through although it may take a half hour or more, and then see if I start back at the begining if it will play through smoothly.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
19.1.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @19.1.2    3 years ago

That did work.  As long as I catch it just before the end and start it again it plays smoothly.  So your system does work for me.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
19.1.6  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.1.5    3 years ago

Good Buzz. Now, here is an MP4 conversion of the YouTube video, so see if you can open it and see the video.

Let me know if it works for you. If so, that will give us two ways to deal with the YouTubes.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
19.1.8  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @19.1.6    3 years ago

Works exactly the same as the first way.  I think I've had enough of Tiny Tim now for the next half century. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
19.1.9  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.1.8    3 years ago

Thank you for the follow-up, Buzz. I know now that I have a converter for YouTube videos to both formats that you can open and see.

I think I've had enough of Tiny Tim now for the next half century. 

I hear that! I had to play that video when converting the YouTubes to make sure the converted formats were going to work as needed. I'll be hearing Tip Toeing Through The Tulips in my sleep for a while now. (Ugh!)

Thankfully we won the battle of the conversions. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
19.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @19    3 years ago

Love the fancy dressed flowers in this photo, G. Really beautiful.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
19.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @19.2    3 years ago

Thanks Raven Wing

 
 
 
Dig
Professor Participates
20  Dig    3 years ago

Playing with my new superzoom camera after a New Year's Eve ice storm in the Ozarks:

original

That was hand-held from about 80 feet away. It should be clearer, but I didn't realize at the time that I only had it set on half resolution. Oh well, I'm an amateur. I'll get better.

Happy New Year everyone!

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
20.1  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @20    3 years ago

That is an amazing photo.

 
 
 
Dig
Professor Participates
20.1.1  Dig  replied to  Gsquared @20.1    3 years ago

Thanks G².

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
20.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Dig @20    3 years ago

You got the shot and when it comes to photographing birds, getting the shot, the keeper shot that is, often means deleting way more than one keeps. I include myself in that demographic. 

Thank you for sharing your photo and please do so regularly.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
20.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @20    3 years ago

That is a great photo - one of the best examples of the use of a natural, not edited, contrast I have ever seen .

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
20.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @20    3 years ago

That's a great photo of the Cardinal among the ice covered branches of the tree. I bet his little feet were freezing against that ice. Makes me shiver just to look at it. 

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
Professor Guide
20.4.1  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  Raven Wing @20.4    3 years ago

The cardinal seems to be implying that this weather is for the birds.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
21  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Saturday … On the Road Again to see my grandkids.

original

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
21.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    3 years ago

WoW! That is a very lovely photo, Mac. And very apropos for your comment as well. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
21.2  shona1  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    3 years ago

Morning. Safe travels....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
21.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    3 years ago

That scenery is on your way to the lake?  One would expect to see a farmer holding a pitchfork in front.  Grant Wood gothic?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
21.3.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @21.3    3 years ago

It's a scene from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Dutch country.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
22  Raven Wing    3 years ago

Here is a creation for the first Saturday of 2021.....

original

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
22.1  shona1  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

Morning. Brilliant Raven...

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
22.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  shona1 @22.1    3 years ago

Thank you very much shona. I'm glad you like it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
22.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

What are the feathers hanging from in the bottom right.  I have feathers hanging like that from my dreamcatcher.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
22.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22.2    3 years ago

They are feathers that are used to decorate his shield, to signify the many battles he has been in and in which he took lives.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
22.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @22.2.1    3 years ago

Ah yes, his shield.  He is sitting appearing to be in deep emotion - what do you interpret his expression to signify?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
22.2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22.2.2    3 years ago
what do you interpret his expression to signify?

That he is battle weary Warrior. He is kneeling before the Creator to give him strength to save as many lives as he can. The Eagle above him is his sacred Spirit Guide, to help give him the courage to fight the battles that must yet be fought. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
22.2.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @22.2.3    3 years ago

The images that you've been posting, this one perhaps a little more than others, are not only magnificent but demonstrate historical and deeply human and spiritual realities of their era.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
22.2.5  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22.2.4    3 years ago

Thank you for your very kind words, Buzz. What you have described is much of what I try so hard to show  in my artwork. I want them to be more than jut something nice to look at, but, to also show the human side of it as well. To show the reality of the image and to bring the viewer into the image and the feelings depicted. All of which you have so excellently described.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
25  Kavika     3 years ago

This photo was taken on the Red Lake Rez in northern MN on December 3rd of this year. The Photographer was  Ed Jourdain.

129176741_2728124077400000_2777675488178687329_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=6RwZwG-YAGMAX-lMSJD&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&tp=6&oh=4a95e493600c7999505fd1cbd791cbb0&oe=6014E1BC

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
25.1  Kavika   replied to  Kavika @25    3 years ago

This is another photo of his entitled, ''Winter Sunset'' Red Lake MN. Photo was take on December 22, 2020.

132205697_2742467492632325_7095453393254329463_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=jLKQvxvfCqYAX8S_DuY&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=74a94917b91b7164b363a9c8e22c2b48&oe=60173A5B

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
25.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @25.1    3 years ago

Absolutely beautiful.  He is a terrific photographer.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
25.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @25.1    3 years ago

I'm unable to open either photo.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
25.1.3  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @25.1.2    3 years ago

Can you see them now Buzz?

512

512

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
25.1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @25.1.3    3 years ago

2 great photos.  Outside of an aviary, I've never seen an eagle. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
25.1.5  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @25.1    3 years ago
what do you interpret his expression to signify?

Beautiful photos Kavika. Thank you for sharing them with us. The 'sunset' is very enchanting.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
25.2  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @25    3 years ago

What a great photo.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
26  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

14 years ago I visited Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu (not Kung Flu, Mr. Trump) where I saw this wall:

512

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
26.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @26    3 years ago

An awesome photo Buzz.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
26.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @26.1    3 years ago

Thank you, but what is truly awesome is the artistry that went into the creation of that wall - I believe the figures are jade.  And I wish my photo could have made the ceiling a bit brighter to show the intricacy of its decoration.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
26.1.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @26.1.1    3 years ago
the artistry that went into the creation of that wall - I believe the figures are jade.

The artistry and use of an abundance of vibrant colors in the wall is a prime example of the elegant and ornate workmanship of the Chinese artists and craftsmen. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
27  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

To help move us toward Sunday, a new painting … this time, instead of a "Red Dragon," it's a "White Dragon". Neither "dragon" was intentional … they just kind of happened.

original

The White Dragon

© A. Mac/A.G.

In case anyone missed my "Red Dragon" painting …

original

The Red Dragon

© A. Mac/A.G.

Both painting are done in acrylics.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
27.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @27    3 years ago

Both of the paintings are exquisite, Mac. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
27.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @27    3 years ago

I DO like your paintings.  They are the kind that one could put up on their wall and sit and stare at them and allow their imagination to create different interpretations and visualizations and fantasies.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
27.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @27.2    3 years ago
and allow their imagination to create different interpretations and visualizations and fantasies.

That they indeed do! I so enjoy letting my imagination mentally allow me to see, hear and go places I have never thought of before. They have an other worldly essence about them. And that only adds to their actual beauty. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
27.2.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @27.2    3 years ago

Abstract expressionist imagery is often referred to as “polyreferential,” in that despite its “non-representational” basis, viewers often find “content” they can reference. I’m having a great time doing these. I have a particular outcome in mind … a compositional objective, but, even though I haven’t been able to achieve it, the “failures” along the way are pretty nice nevertheless. I appreciate all input. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
27.2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @27.2.2    3 years ago
I’m having a great time doing these.

And it shows, Mac. I am having a great time with your sharing them with us to enjoy. In my view, it is the failures that helps us make the successes so much better. And  I can see this in your paintings. You put a lot of yourself and your feelings into your paintings, and it improves with each new artwork. 

I really enjoy how they spark my own imagination. So please continue sharing your new artwork with us to enjoy as well. (smile)

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
27.2.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @27.2.2    3 years ago

I guess painters, particularly if they are perfectionists, do feel that some of their creations are failures, but others may not feel that way about them.  

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
28  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

We are looking good!

My sincere thanks to you all.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
29  Raven Wing    3 years ago

One more to take us into Sunday of the New Year...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
30  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

A face framed by spiritual images (I see a bird across the forehead) and flowing garments (?)  A  visual feast.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
30.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @30    3 years ago

Thanks Buzz, I enjoy your critic of the image. She is a Mystic Shaman, one who engages in the Spirit world.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
31  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

Went out tonight to take a photo of this New Year decoration just outside the main door to my apartment building.  As I said above, the 4 Chinese symbols stand for the words (pronounced as) Shien Yin Quai Loh , which translates to Happy New Year.

512

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
31.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @31    3 years ago

Really beautiful Buzz. Thank you for sharing them with us. 

 
 
 
shona1
PhD Quiet
31.2  shona1  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @31    3 years ago

Thanks for that Buzz...Looks absolutely brilliant and very nice to have that at the front door of your apartment..

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
32  Raven Wing    3 years ago

Here is an old one that some of our new members might not have seen before, and I hope those who may have seen it before will enjoy seeing it again.....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
32.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @32    3 years ago
"...I hope those who may have seen it before will enjoy seeing it again."

Absolutely.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
32.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @32.1    3 years ago

Thanks Buzz. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
33  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Heading into Monday … been working a lot & learning what I "should" do and "should not" do. It's worth every frustrating and satisfying moment.

New painting; "The Maelstrom".

original

"The Maelstrom" *

© A. Mac/A.G.

* Sofa Optional

original

Sans Sofa

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
33.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @33    3 years ago

That is a beautiful painting Mac. Beautiful color and image. Very well done. jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
33.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @33    3 years ago

WHY DO MY COMMENTS DISAPPEAR???  I'll try again.

The photo of your painting over the sofa is IMO perfectionThe contrast of a painting of colour positioned on a background of totally neutral greyness being a paragon of arrangement and contrast - modern art accompanying a modern sofa.  

At first glance what I interpreted the painting to be was a huge wave breaking.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
34  Raven Wing    3 years ago

One more for Monday...

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
34.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Raven Wing @34    3 years ago

Is this a “Sacred Conversation with the Great Spirit”?

There was such a theme in Italian Renaissance painting. It’s an interesting study to note recurring themes in Art; humanity has eternally found the need to so express certain articles of faith almost as if to assure itself that faith requires recurring tribute lest it not be reliable when called upon in bad times.

My 2 cents.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
34.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @34.1    3 years ago
Is this a “Sacred Conversation with the Great Spirit”?

It is a very similar theme, Mac. Native Americans are very Spiritual, and much of their lives revolve around their religious beliefs and Tribal traditions. 

Your 2 cents are truly appreciated.  

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
34.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @34    3 years ago

Very lovely image well presented (as usual)

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
34.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @34.2    3 years ago

Thank you very much , Buzz. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
35  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

This mural covers a whole wall:

800

This mural covers the whole opposite wall:

800

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
36  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

One for movie lovers...

800

 
 

Who is online



zuksam


66 visitors