Like many people, I’m not very fond of spiders. They’re creepy, kind of ugly, and some can be deadly. Not many of the deadly variety in Aotearoa New Zealand, but it is still unpleasant to meet up with a spider unexpectedly. I’ve made an effort to overcome my dislike of spiders and can now relativelyContinue reading “Spider”
Author Archives: Smokey Gnome
Seahorse
Rumour has it that it is very good luck to meet a seahorse and one should always stop to say hello and pass the time of day, if you should happen upon one.
The Secret Garden
Way back in 2012 I had been gifted with a very large canvas and had begun working in a space that had a large blank wall. It was one of the larger canvases I’ve worked on and it was a bit of a rush job, never really finished properly. I had intended to include aContinue reading “The Secret Garden”
After the Sun comes Rain
After the sun comes rain , after the rain comes sun again. This little quote is one of the mottos that guides my life. I have a few little verses that are the touchstones I come back to remind myself with when things seem out of kilter. This quote reminds me that nothing stays theContinue reading “After the Sun comes Rain”
The First Quarter
Three new drawings in the first quarter of 2023. The fairies continue. I’m a firm believer in shadow work i.e. diving into the less acceptable parts of the self and coming to terms with those aspects, drawing the outcasts of the self into the wholeness. This image has layers of meaning around that theme forContinue reading “The First Quarter”
Rose Coloured Glasses
For the beginning of 2023 I have a few domestic goddesses that I am invoking to assist and accompany me through 2023. You can borrow them as well if you feel inclined. I trust these sisters will see me right. Rose coloured glasses are the fashion accessory every one needs to make life look rosy.Continue reading “Rose Coloured Glasses”
In Review
In a lightening fast year of life happening the only thing I managed to do consistently was draw. When all else fails pick up your pencils. Colour therapy and imagination at play ensue. A year of being away with the fairies. So, as a conclusion to the year that was, here is a record ofContinue reading “In Review”
Floating Clouds and Water
Leading a life of floating clouds and water.
passionfruit flowers and fairies
A bit of a gap since my last post. Just life being life and the artists way being the artists way. Swings and round-a-bouts as inspiration ebbs and flows as do the demands of the every day. I spent the Easter break at the family Bach, a wee cubby hole in a small village justContinue reading “passionfruit flowers and fairies”
flipping furniture
Kiaora koutou As a follow on from ‘The Great Garage Clearance of 2022’ I have a few pieces of furniture excess to requirements and so I’m giving some of them a bit of a tidy up and refurbishment before I sell them on. There’s actually probably enough to keep me going for at least aContinue reading “flipping furniture”
