Category Archives: Fall & Winter Diary

Art reflections on art, nature and faith from Fall 2012 through Winter 2013.

Winter Deer

Posted on January 7, 2013 by tobeamazed

Deer sketch, winter, marker on paper by Jacqueline Perry Churches United of the Quad City Area will hold a fun afternoon of entertainment on Sunday, January 27, from 2-4pm at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, Iowa to raise money for … Continue reading →

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Snow Trees

Posted on January 5, 2013 by tobeamazed

Snow Trees, linoprint by Jacqueline Perry, 4″ x 6″ After several days in a deep freeze, I’m amazed how all the green drains from the landscape. I’m amazed when it returns in the spring.

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Instead

Posted on November 17, 2012 by tobeamazed

Sketchbook drawing of the creek at Pilgrim Park, by Jacqueline Perry, 2012 At sunrise, I hiked the steep hill to a favorite spot in Pilgrim Park (near Princeton, Illinois). In the past, I would always find deer there; but, no deer this time. … Continue reading →

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Group Gesture

Posted on November 3, 2012 by tobeamazed

For a short time today, I drew by the river. On the riverbank, about one hundred Canada Geese forged for food in the grass. The geese made poor models, moving every few seconds. It was cold, too. Each time a small … Continue reading →

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Harbor

Posted on October 22, 2012 by tobeamazed

Harbor – Any place of shelter or refuge. Tomorrow our family will celebrate the life of one family member while another will have heart surgery.

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Awesome Melody

Posted on October 16, 2012 by tobeamazed

(Above) Horse studies from the sketchbook of Jacqueline Perry, 2012 One afternoon in June, my friend and I went to the stables at Glendorn to sketch horses. The horses moved every few seconds to keep the bugs off; at least … Continue reading →

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A Tiny Drop

Posted on October 8, 2012 by tobeamazed

Dry Creek Bed, Blackhawk State Park 9/30/12,  Jacqueline Perry A tiny drop of fear can water the imagination. When I moved to the Quad Cities six years ago, someone with the best of intentions warned me not to go walking alone … Continue reading →

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Thirsty

Posted on September 24, 2012 by tobeamazed

 “As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.” Psalm 42:1 This week, I came across two drawings that I did while in seminary. My schedule was pretty screwed up back then. More times than … Continue reading →

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