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posted by Karrita on Apr 08 2011
posted by Karrita on Oct 24 2010
Today my heart longs to be nestled amongst the trees. This collection of tree inspired art was created from the many varied artists found on Etsy. I hope you enjoy looking at all of these beautiful treasures.
'♥ MY HEART IS AT PEACE AMONGST THE TREES ♥' by Mymothersgarden
 original oil painti... $75.00 |  Amber/Green Stonewa... $6.00 |  A Tree Grows - Prin... $18.00 |
 8 x 12 prints 3-pac... $54.00 |  Zaftig Goddess Pend... $45.00 |  Misty Tree Nuno Fel... $75.00 |
 Axis Mundi - Art P... $14.95 |  Deep roots.. great ... $23.00 |  Autumn Oak Mixed Me... $12.00 |
 Mountain Lake Scene... $30.00 |  Pillow of Petals 8X... $28.00 |  8 x 10 Giclee PRINT... $18.00 |
 Birch Trees Appliqu... $35.00 |  Birds Nest Shoe Scu... $185.00 |  Planting Hope Tree ... $16.00 |
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posted by Karrita on May 14 2010
I create linocuts. These are carved blocks, rolled with ink and then printed by hand. I first came in contact with this art form in South Africa, where I grew up. Linocuts are a perfect medium for a strong social message. And the bold imagery of a linocut goes well with activism. When I lived in London, I learnt to make my own and I’ve been making them ever since.
Everyday Is A Journey
Where do you find your inspiration?
My inspiration is a sense we are all connected spiritually. We all have an inner life and we all have inner strength in goodness. Sometimes this strength appears covered, like when we go through a period of depression. Yet I believe we are capable of amazing things when we align with our true nature.
Dragonfly Original LinocutCard
How does your garden or nature influence your art?
Nature inspires me with a sense of mystery, a sense that there is something far greater (and smaller!) than I can possibly perceive. After spending time outdoors, I always come away with the seed of wholeness, which, in turn, inspires me to make art. My experience is that making art is very much a process of wholeness and flow.
Will you share a picture of your garden with us?
Of course! Here is a picture of our vegetable garden. In Florida, everything grows very quickly during growing season!
Will you share a few pictures of your favorite plants?
Yes, bamboo! It is hard to stop my heart soaring when I step back and view these strong, beautiful plants. Of course, their strength is not only in their rods—if you ever plant runner bamboo, be sure to dig a lined trench a few feet deep to create an underground barrier!
Others featured here include the fig and the eucalyptus tree.
Do you have a favorite public garden to recommend?
Yes--the herb garden and the bamboo garden at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, FL.
What is the best lesson you have learnt from the garden or nature?
Nature teaches me listen. When I am fortunate enough to carry this through to my daily life, I listen before I act.
Show us your favorite item in your Blue Cicada Etsy shop.
Acorn And Oak Original Linocut
Share a favorite garden or nature related item from a fellow Etsy shop.
The Tide Always Changes - Journeys And Dreams
Nicola, I thank you for sharing the joy and inspiration found in your art, nature and gardening. I am proud to share with everyone that one of Nicola's beautiful linocuts was recently given to me as a gift by my dearest childhood friend. I have it placed on the wall in my ceramic studio and get to look at it everyday. It is even more special to me now that I know a little bit about Nicola, the artist who created it.
posted by Karrita on Feb 23 2010
Alchemy, the traveling meerkat, arrived from the home of Niftyknits of Somuchyarnsolittletime in Tenterden, England early this week. Alchemy begins her world tour here in Coconut Creek, Fl. at My Mother's Garden. I was surprised and delighted to see her little head poking out of one of the birdhouses hanging in the garden. We spent part of the first day in the garden looking at all of the blooming flowers. Her favorite blooms seem to be the nasturtium. Of course...I believe this is because they are edible and delicious and she just couldn't get enough of them! You should try them someday. They look lovely on a bed of mixed greens and add a little zip to the flavor of your salad. I've promised to give her some seeds to take to her next world tour stop at Pamela's, the basket and fiber weaver at Bazketmakr in North Carolina. Pamela has an amazing variety of azaleas growing in her garden.Check out this recipe on Youtube for Nasturtium salad.
On day three she accompanied me to the GardenFest, a festival celebrating everything garden related, where she spent the day greeting customers while perched inside the assorted birdhouses, mushrooms and bird feeders for sale in my booth. To our surprise, one of my customers had heard about the traveling meerkats from a friend and was just tickled to see one in person.
Lovely orchids.
And more tropical plant varieties.
Our last day together was spent relaxing around the house with a little time set aside for her to get to know our dog Cici. If I can so say myself, they looked so cute hanging out together. I had to continually convince Cici that this little meerkat was not a new chew toy for her to chomp on. In the end they made for perfect friends.
The final picture is of little Alchemy with her nasturtium seeds and Honey Bee in the Garden trinket dish for the final giveaway. If you're interested in seeing where the other meerkats have traveled to, go check out the Niftyknits Meerkat World Tour page here.
My Mother's Garden online shop has a variety of newly created birdhouses and toad abodes for spring. Stop by and visit if you'd like!
Mymothersgarden.etsy.com
Happy gardening to all!
posted by Karrita on Feb 07 2010
gardening will bring returns of peace,
satisfaction,
~ Norman H. Hansen
Happy gardening to all! ~Karrita
posted by Karrita on Jan 28 2010
My Mother's Garden will be at the Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts this weekend Jan.30-31.Please stop by and visit. I'd love to meet my fellow bloggers!
posted by Karrita on Dec 25 2009
in your heart, Joy...
and all around you, the Love that is Christmas.
posted by Karrita on Dec 19 2009
Today I woke up to the gift of finding my work featured in The Handmade Gift Guide, a wonderful site that highlights the work of many artists from around the world.The Handmade Gift Guide is THE place to go online to find gifts for every occasion. A mix of featured artist's shops, and places to buy and sell handmade gifts.
http://thehandmadegiftguid
~Karrita
posted by Karrita on Dec 11 2009
Meems over at Hoe and Shovel has been doing a wonderful series for the last ten days on Florida gardening called "Twelve Days of Christmas in a Florida Garden". I thought I would join in on the festivities for day 10 and show the Angels Trumpet and Jamaican Croton blooming in my garden right now. I love the contrast of these two plants together. I look out of my dining room window to see these beauties and they bring a smile to my face and comfort to my heart. If you get a chance, follow the link to Meems blog and check out her amazing garden.
Happy Holidays to all!
posted by Karrita on Dec 01 2009
"The Adventures of a Gardening Artist - my oobos" at http://oobos.blogspot.com/
I started painting with watercolor because I love to sketch and watercolor is a non-toxic way for me to quickly add color to my drawings. I've become a fan of sumi-e painting -- the Asian brush stroke that captures a moment in time appeals to me.
"Birds and Bamboo" 11"x15" watercolor on paper
copyright 2009 by Judy Beck Lobos
3. How does your garden or nature influence your art?
In winter, the idea that we don't see everything is appealing. Although, personally I am much more a fan of springtime!
4. Will you share a picture of your garden with us?
Sure! My garden is on a south facing hill. I used to get loads of sun but, the pine tree at the bottom of the hill is getting larger - It's been shading more and more of my garden every year. Everything changes doesn't it --
These photos were taken in early summer from our 2nd floor deck.
5. Will you share a picture or pictures of your favorite plant?
It's so difficult to pick just one special plant but, my Golden Willow tree (pictured below) -- the one I cut back every spring, is definitely a favorite.
I use these branches, along with my Concord Grapevine and Red Twig Dogwood to weave the twig ball sculptures I display in my garden. The cutting of the branches is called "Pollarding" and it allows this wonderful golden color in the new growth each year.
6. Do you have any photos of your art in the garden to share?
Here is "Tumblewood" , one of my twig sculptures. I make them in all sizes from 1" to this large one measuring 36" across. I'm thrilled to find a use for my trimmings and I'm thinking of experimenting with other shapes in the spring.
"Tumblewood" in the Summer
7. Do you have a favorite public garden to recommend?
Longwood Gardens, near Philadelphia, is a favorite of mine! They have a wonderful gift shop too.
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/
9. Do you have a gardening tip to share with fellow gardeners?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35133409
12. Show a favorite garden or nature related item from another etsy shop.
posted by Karrita on Nov 09 2009
