When it comes to art, I don't believe you should think about things too much. You just need to do it, and if it feels good in your soul you're on the right track. The same goes with writing. [Read More]
Cherie's Art
Smiles and Poetry and Color
I've been experimenting with smiles. I've been told a couple times that while my poetry can be uplifting (depending on who you are and how you read it), some of my artwork has too serious looking faces. Expressionless. [Read More]
Tomorrow I Will Laugh Like a Child
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]
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]
