Day 31 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 31: Dramatic Writing Working as a writer on a dramatic series was a dream that belonged to a teenage girl who hoped and wished. I now know without hesitation that the dream is not only possible but probable. It’ll take hard work – workContinue reading “Day 31 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 30 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 30: What You Leave Behind Journeying down a straightened path Focused on each step You could easily veer off course If you lose sight of your goal   Racing towards the focal point You breeze by options left and right You must reach theContinue reading “Day 30 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 28 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 28: Autumn’s Shelter Covered by the russet-colored ceiling, the injured blue jay moves not an inch. She’s camouflaged within Autumn’s shelter but must return to her nest before nightfall. She’d barely escaped the predator’s chase, weaving and darting to safety. She must take flightContinue reading “Day 28 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 27 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 27: Creativity Prompt #4 TALENT…SPIRIT…GUIDE   Create a piece of art (writing, sculpting, painting, music composition, etc.), using the three words above as inspiration. I’ll post mine on Monday. Please stop back and tell me about your experience. Happy creating!   **I am anContinue reading “Day 27 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 23 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 23: Seeking Attention “Was I really seeking good or just seeking attention?” That question posed in the wildly popular musical WICKED has been on my mind a lot this past week, and not just because the Broadway show remains one of my all-time favorites. IContinue reading “Day 23 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 22 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 22: Creativity Prompt #3 result On Friday (Day 19), I posted a Halloween-inspired prompt.  The result is the short story below: He couldn’t move. Fear gripped every inch of him. Logic told him not to be afraid, but that didn’t stop the shock waves that burnedContinue reading “Day 22 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 21 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Novel

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 21: A Novel Poem Art’s healing power Spirits existing beyond physical form Family connections that strengthen and stress Themes that shape my Young Adult novel   A young girl who searches for her place in the world A mother who seeks to protect herContinue reading “Day 21 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Novel”

Day 20 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Color

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Within the confines of my mind exists an artist’s playground. Pastels swirl around me like a tornado – blues, pinks, and silver whirling by. I dare not reach my hand out for fear of disturbing the chaotic beauty moving in perfect motion. I lift myContinue reading “Day 20 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Color”

Day 19 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Creativity Prompt #3

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 19: Creativity Prompt #3 (A Long Time Ago) Use the following Creativity Prompt as inspiration for a work of art. Write a story. Paint a picture. Sketch the setting on your canvas. Or, come up with a themed menu for a dinner party. SETTING:Continue reading “Day 19 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Creativity Prompt #3”

Day 18 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Lighthouse

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 18: Artistic Reflections   Reflections skim the surface The setting sun kissing the horizon The clouds stretch across the backdrop And the trees brush the sky   A scene of simple beauty Calm, peaceful, yet inspiring My imagination flutters And my spirit yearns toContinue reading “Day 18 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge: Lighthouse”