It's funny how often some of the poetry from my very first book enters my artwork. I think that's because I had a picture in my mind when I wrote it but I hadn't put the image onto canvas yet. [Read More]
Cherie's Art
The Difference Now
One of the most popular poems I ever wrote was "The Difference Now." This was the name of my first book and the title poem became one that people really resonated with. I included the poem in my New and Selected Poems book, and it's really been a theme for my life. I decided to play with some stamps [Read More]
Turning Your Ear to Wisdom
I'm still on the Proverbs this week, still thinking about wisdom. Last week I pondered Proverbs 2:10: "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." This week I'm thinking about Proverbs 2:2, which says "...turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to [Read More]
For Wisdom Will Enter Your Heart
I've been thinking this week about the Proverbs, especially those with wisdom. I like Proverbs 2:10: "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." [Read More]
Art and Poetry
Many of you have noticed that my poetry tends to pop up quite frequently in my mixed media art. They are very closely linked. A lot of the time when I'm writing poetry I get a visual idea of what that poem means (to me at least). So it's been great to explore that with art. [Read More]