Wow! Thanks, Karen!!

Thanks for this Kreativ Blogger award, Karen! I am honored.
Karen Hargett is a very talented art blogging friend! Her subjects range from figuratives to flowers-from landscapes to wildlife. Never know what you might see when you stop by her blog-but you can count on it being well done! One thing I always look forward to are the scriptures at the end of her posts.

To comply with the rules, here are seven things about myself. I decided to state it as seven things I love.

My 7 Loves!

1...I love the early dawn quiet...the birds and nature noises... before the world gets cranked up and running.

2...My faithful companion through it all...my toy poodle, Dolly.

3... Painting to music...makes the painting flow better.

4....Painting...It seems the more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

5...Friends

6...The United States of America...I've always been patriotic...what we're facing today as a country is very troubling.

7...I love God's Word...All of the above would not mean a thing without the Bible as the base.

And now I pass the Kreative Blogger Award onto 7 very talented artists. Make sure you check out their work and say "Hi"!

1. Edward Burton

2. Celeste Bergin

3. Barbara Pask

4. Marilyn M. King

5. Sheila

6. Megha Chhatbar

7. Patrice Lynne Young

Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will
find; knock and it will be opened to you.

Thank You, Edward Burton

Yesterday I opened my mail to discover that I had been chosen to receive the "I Care" keepsake. This award was created by James Parker to show his appreciation of fellow bloggers. James is a highly talented artist with a driving desire to keep his audience laughing. But more importantly, he possesses a beautiful heart.

Here is the poem James wrote to accompany the keepsake

I had some folks come visit, my humble little blog

And leave a thoughtful comment, 'bout the painting I had

logged.

I don't know how to tell them, or even where to start,

Of the wondrous gift they gave me, bringing joy to my heart

Some days are dark and lonely...I feel that life's a bore

But those simple words of kindness, have brought sunshine

to my door.

Now, this Keepsake has been presented to me by an extremely gifted artist, Edward Burton. Edward has proven to be an inspiration to many fellow blogging artists, including myself. On top of a heavy schedule of creating top notch paintings, it seems he always has time to comment upon fellow artists work...knowing just what to say. Thank you, Edward.

Since I am the humble and honored recipient of this keepsake, I should pass it on to two deserving artists who make the blogosphere a brighter place.

Karen Hargett

A very talented lady who puts her genuine love of animals on display for everyone to see in each painting she does. Her comments are truly helpful and inspiring. You must check her out.

Trevor Lingard

If you are looking for absolutely amazing watercolor art, then look no further. This man makes the almost impossible appear easy...the mark of talent! I always enjoy it when he stops by my blog. Please check him out.