December FREE Check List Artist's Birthdays

Demember FREE Check List             Artist’s Birthdays
1. Maya Lin   October 5
2. Eric Carle   June 25
3. Frederic Remington   October 4
4. Grandma Moses   September 7
5. Vincent Van Gogh   March 30
6. Fancisco de Goya   March 30
7. Free day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
8. Wayne Thiebaud   November 15
9. Janet Fish   May 18
10. Claude Monet   November 14
11. Rembrandt   July 15
12. Michelangelo   March 6
13. Jim Dine   June 16
14. Free day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
15. Dale Chihuly   September 20
16. Mary Cassatt   May 23
17. Akiane Kramarik   July 9
18. Henri Matisse   December 31
19. Rosa Boneur   March 16
20. Grant Wood   February 13
21. Free day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
22. Salvador Dali   May 11
23. Piet Mondrian   March 7
24. Albrect Durer   May 21
25. Beatrix Potter   July 28
26. Benjamin West   October 10
27. Leonardo da Vinci   April 15
28. Free day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
29. Paul Cezanne   January 19
30. Winslow Homer   February 24
31. Louise Nevelson   September 23

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Published, Three Books in Print and Two EBooks

Writing books has always been on my Someday List, my One Day List, my When I Have More Time List, not anymore. As of December 2018 I am now a published author.

Writing like any other calling, dream or desire requires time and effort. There were days when the writing didn't flow and other days when I sat and wrote for well over 12 hours. The creative process is mysterious as it ebbs and flows carrying inspiration. Most days are productive but there are days when the flow ceases and it is those days I switch gears and clean house, run errands, and tend to neglected chores. You would be surprised how quickly these activities can motivate the creative flow!

The books:
1. Art in the Kitchen
    A Starving Artist's Survival Guide
    A Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book

    Paperback and Ebook

2. Hidden in Your heART

    Paperback and Ebook

3. #HiddeninYourheART
    The Companion Art Journal

     PaperbackThey are written! They are published! They are now available to the public on Amazon!

amazon.com/author/carollanefleming


I will share more about the books in January.
Merry Christmas!


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So Close!

So close! We almost had a Christmas Snow! Snow flurries fell late yesterday afternoon. Yes, like so many children I am dreaming of a Snowy Christmas. There are rumors coming forth from the local weather stations we may have another chance at snow, time will tell.

Today, I am busy designing the book covers for the books soon to be published later this month. Long hours of writing, proofing and editing yet, these hours have been inspiring. Notes have been written, ideas recorded for future books and articles. But for now, I must change hats and get busy on the covers!

Let it snow. Let It Snow. Let It SNOW! Still dreaming of a snowy Christmas, maybe this year there will be Snow.

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Night Skies

Long winter nights are the perfect setting for star gazing! The air is clear, the stars shine brightly as awestruck wonder fill the thoughts of those fortunate to view the masterpiece of the heavens. I could spend every moment of the night wrapped in warm blankets under the stars, gazing at the beauty of the constellations, the meteor showers, the Milkyway, a sparkling performance in the inky darkness we call night.

I often wonder on cold December nights about the size and color of the Christmas Star that guided the Wise men to Bethlehem. I wonder about the shepherds in the field under the starry night sky when the multitudes of angels suddenly appeared. And I continue to gaze up to the heavens basking in the glory of the skies as the stars sparkle twinkling in the night.
Wrapped in warm cozy blankets drinking hot cocoa celebrating the long winter nights.

Twinkle twinkle little stars!

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Christmas Decorating is it a Science or an Art?

When do you begin decorating for Christmas?
I have friends that begin decorating in October and others that don't even consider decorating until December 18th! Personally, I'm not sure how to answer the question~ I've just noticed a fully decorated Christmas Tree that has remained on my mantle displayed for over a year! How have I not seen this tree until today??? Is it okay with you if I pretend that I just put it up for this season?

Are you a traditionalist when decorating, using reds and greens or silver and blues as your palette? Or do you work with the more vibrant colors of pinks, aqua, lime and purples? What about ornaments and other decorations~ Do you use handcrafted ornaments or those you have purchased?

Today I am filled and overflowing with questions it seems.
Below is a set of questions to propel us into the Christmas Season.

1. When do you begin decorating?
2. Do you decorate every room in your home?
3. What color palette[s] do you use when decorating for Christmas?
4. Do you use all of your ornaments every year?
5. Real tree vs artificial tree, which do you prefer?
6. Christmas lights: inside? outside? colors? or all white?
7. Do you collect specific types of Christmas ornaments or decorations?
8. Do you use a Nativity in your Christmas decor?

I'm off to the attic, the closets and under the beds in search of Christmas decorations! Thinking I will go 'simple' this year, that is until the Christmas Bug bites and then....who knows what will happen! Only 24 days until Christmas, I'd better get busy!

I need some ideas for the front porch this year~
How are you decorating your entry?


Carol
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