Turning a new Leaf

“Turning a new Leaf”

Ah yes, September is here. September is a month of endings and new beginnings.

The Summer is over. The girls had a great time this summer learning to swim and enjoying the warm days of summer. But as the seasons change so does our routine.

Schools are opening once again for the school year. Our oldest daughter, Emily,is now in the 1st grade. She likes her teacher this year (Mrs. McDonald) and is enjoying school. Our youngest daughter, Amanda, will start her second year of preschool this coming Monday. She’s looking forward to going to “her” school as she calls it . She loves playing and learning.

Days change with the seasons. There are beginnings and endings yet the circle of life is continous.
We recently experienced that more so than usual.
From Fall to Spring our girls go to dance classes at this local dance studio. The studio has a “community/family feeling” to it. Well the oldest daughter of the owner of the studio developed ovarian cancer 3 years ago at age 17. After a 3 yr. fight with cancer she passed away last Friday. The out pouring of love was monumental. We cried and comforted each other. This young woman touched, taught and inspired many through her love of Dancing.
I saw her first dancing on stage when my niece was first involved in this dance studio years ago. When she danced on stage she shined. Everyone around her could feel the love she expressed through her dance. She was an inspiration to watch. Through the ups and downs of life she showed others how to “dance” through it all.
I can’t imagine the pain the family has had and pray that they find peace. I can only imagine her dancing in heaven now.

The cycle of life is an amazing journey. We can do our best to take in each step of the way: Learning, Teaching and Inspiring each other.

To find out more about Ovarian cancer you can visit, www.ovarian.org

Works-in –progress:

I promised to show my progress in creating images from our trips to the zoo.

I created some first drawings from some of the photos I took on our trips to the local Zoos.
Drawings: Zoo

Feature Art/product

"Two Horses Playing " is one of my newest images. There's something special about watching horses out in the pasture playing together. Horses exhibit a power and free spirit.
This image is available on a travel mug, T-shirt and a wall clock at my café press store.


Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.com
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Art News

The Equine Art Guild's newest Art Show online

"The Best of 2007"
the fourth in a series of virtual Art Shows by the members of the Equine Art Guild
The Equine Art Guild is proud to showcase the best of the best of artworks created by our members in 2007. Whether it be horses or otherwise, this exhibit shows off the best works that each of the participating artists created in 2007.

Visit The Equine Art Guild website.


Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much."
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.

Other Events
Women Business Owners
Convention Theme: "Free To Be Me"
Convention Information:
WBO National Business Convention in Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008. Women from around the world will be joining together for business connections, business growth, and personal connections. We will have 500 women entrepreneurs share in the knowledge and benefits from our 23 seminar, key note and motivational speakers.
We are offering eighteen (18) seminars for our attendees. Our attendees will benefit from live interaction with six speakers on Saturday, and the opportunity to view all eighteen seminars for up to three (3) months following our convention!
“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you�re not alone. ”


Lisa Wald Guarino
Lisa's Art & Horses
181 West Forest Ave.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
www.lisasart.com
lisa@lisasart.com