The Existential Gardening of Layla Morgan Wilde

Not being a photographer any longer, I possess no garden photos of my own to publish here but writer Layla Morgan Wilde certainly does.

Her feature I Garden, Therefore I Am is an organic marvel unto itself, and if you appreciate discovering an isle of calm in the midst of a crazy world, Layla's feature is not to be missed.

Photo Collages always tend to catch my attention, too, of course, and multi-talented Layla has perfectly captured images and words of August's fading summer moments within a gilt-edged frame which will delight both viewer and reader!

Meanwhile, this particular SMA entry needs gracing with a photo or two of its own, something garden-y, botanical, seasonal. How about a couple from my photographer daughter Maya Henderson?

As you may know, Maya is an online fiberista who hand-spins, paints, and dyes all manner of wool and fluff into fabulous skeins of yarns for special knitting projects. How fortuitous that she can use her way with a camera to showcase the color-drenched yarns offered in her etsy shop. Yarn colors are morphing there just like the seasons!

Grapes (July 2009)

Bees of Atlanta (July 2010)

Oh, how about one more snap before summer ends altogether? Perhaps something less focused and...evergreen, a personal favorite of mine!

Cedar with Raindrops

all photos: copyright Maya Henderson
all writing and art on this blog: copyright Jude Cowell

Creosote Blooming in Moonbeams

Here's a semi-completed close-up of my newest botanical drawing Creosote Blooming in Moonbeams drawn with my favorite oil and watercolour pencils on paper...moonbeams complimentary. If you can tell from this cropped little tidbit of an image, the style is my oft-used blend of Virgo-botanical and Pisces-visionary.

But just to be sure, why not mosey over and snag the fuller and finished version of this illustration? You'll find it right now in my 24/7 Art browsing place, Jude Cowell Art Shop @ Zazzle.

Or if you prefer, try a direct link to Creosote Blooming's
wall poster page.

Pattillo Wakes at Moonrise!

This illustration is entitled, Pattillo Wakes at Moonrise.

Well, of course he does. For he's an armadillo with a natural habit of foraging at night for ants and grubs! Mmm-m-m-m...yum yum.

And here's Pattillo catching a little shut eye, making a pit stop on his journey to a greener clime.

Now you may embrace your 'Starry Desires'!

You may be the first to know: the lastest issue of Emerging Visions has arrived!

Have yourself a peek at the Cosmic Art of Starry Desires and read flash poetry inspired by none other than the Cosmos!

The Collage Mirage of Jude Cowell

Have you ever taken a few moments to view my album of paper collages at Gather?

Thought not!

Then here's one titled Cat Archaeologist which might just put you in the mood:


Plus, you're cordially invited to join in, if you like - just look for the Gather Group they call, 'Collage Mirage'! If you join Gather, you'll be able to join the conversation by commenting on articles, photos, and videos as well as publish your own content (make money or points for gift certificates; I prefer the book store gifties myself.)

Yet even without joining Gather, viewing and reading are still available to you as you wish, so do drop by when ya can!

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Jude Cowell Art Shop: open 24/7.

To Find a Hidden Garden

A Hidden Garden stumbled on with flowers, bees attending I wish all gardens could be found with fairies never ending! Drawing by yours truly.

Browse my Jude Cowell Art Portfolio at Fine Art America 24/7!

Ceres and Pallas, an artist's view

Ceres and Pallas, a pencil drawing by Jude Cowell.

Silverbelly: BP-Gulf Oil leak now capped!

Oh look! A little Silverbelly has floated in from Dreamyfish Art to Secret Moon Art to crow a bit - well, to glub, actually - over today's capping of the BP oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico!

Oil is now longer flowing as of BP's efforts today so let's hope the oil keeps not flowing, shall we? Woot!

Then perhaps my faith in the flavor of the July 11, 2010 Solar Eclipse isn't completely misplaced even though today's success (coming a mere 4 days after the Eclipse!) is temporary with BP saying they plan to 'plug' the well in August, which is meant to be a more permanent solution than today's 'tight-fitting' cap.

The July 11, 2010 Solar Eclipse in oceanic, watery Cancer (@19Can24, the sign of the crab!) contains a flavor of 'things at first seem worse, then clear with successful outcomes' so after all these weeks of oil, gas, and dispersants ruining the waters, shores, and livelihoods of the Gulf Coast region, this 'clearing' outcome sounds very good to me. You?

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Eclipse info for the 12 South Series: Brady's Predictive Astrology

A Clearing in Blue Tree Forest

A Clearing in Blue Tree Forest, colored pencils on paper, inspiration from who-knows-where...


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And for 24/7 browsing, you may wish to sashay by my Art Shop @ Zazzle!

Pansies by the Old Garden Stairs

Pansies by the Old Garden Stairs
volunteers bringing cheers
to brighten our weary cares..........

with mystic flower fairies attending!



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As all flower fairies know, you'll find 24/7 browsing @ Zazzle's Jude Cowell Art Shop!