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Memory

Posted on May 13, 2013 by tobeamazed

© Jacqueline Perry, “Black Bear”, spray paint on paper Each summer, our family would return to the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.  We might spot a  black bear sometime during our stay. One might ramble across my grandmother’s field or be spotted in a … Continue reading →

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Migration

Posted on May 4, 2013 by tobeamazed

Pelicans Return 05.03.13 by Jacqueline Perry, gouache and marker on paper A flock of twenty Pelicans flew high over downtown Davenport. In LeClaire, dozens of the birds appeared as large white dots floating on the river. With a wingspan of 95 to 120 inches,  you can’t miss … Continue reading →

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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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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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Gallery Talk

Posted on September 22, 2012 by tobeamazed

What a fun time last night during my “gallery talk” at church. I hung a number of art pieces from the summer and gave a PowerPoint presentation from my sabbatical. Thanks, Beth, Linda, Amy, and others for bringing the great … Continue reading →

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Prairie Retreat Center

Posted on August 12, 2012 by tobeamazed

“Prairie Milkweed Afternoon I” by Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 20″ x 24″ “Prairie Milkweed Morning” by Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 20″ x 20″ “Prairie Milkweed Afternoon II”  Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 18″ x 14″ Thank you to Kathleen and Kathy … Continue reading →

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Trailhead

Posted on August 4, 2012 by tobeamazed

McFeely Trailhead (stage 1) by Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 24″ x 24″ Trailhead a point where a trail begins [dictionary.com]. Last August, another painting buddy and I spent the morning landscape painting near Clyde, Pennsylvania at Buttermilk Falls. The county … Continue reading →

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Acts of Creation

Posted on July 5, 2012 by tobeamazed

© Jacqueline Perry, “Two Trunks” Thanks to the Arbor Day Foundation at http://www.arborday.org/  for connecting children with nature and for sharing a few quotes about trees: “The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.”–John Muir “The earth brought forth … Continue reading →

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Five Possible Responses

Posted on June 29, 2012 by tobeamazed

Queen Anne’s Lace and spray paint on paper by Jacqueline Perry, 2012 Queen  Anne’s Lace appeared early this year. Too embarassed to bolding harvest the weed from the roadside, I’ve been passing it by. Walking by a weedy student rental today, I … Continue reading →

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Nature and Healing

Posted on June 23, 2012 by tobeamazed

Thanks to Marion, a friend, for letting me share this story about the healing power of nature. In the last year of her life, Marion’s mother came to live with Marion’s family. After Marion opened the window in her mother’s bedroom, … Continue reading →

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