Crazy Christmas

Why Crazy?...well it seems the world goes a little mad, extremes in the divide between the rich and the poor expand, excuses to go mad with drink, stress from family, etc, etc ....all in the name of Jesus?...Surely not?

For me this is a time of Focus on my life, with crystal clear thinking of what I believe is the right path to take in this adventure of life. It is such a joy to see my family around me SO happy, why are they so happy? Well part of the reason is I believe I am expressing the gifts I have been given and this Joy and PEACE is infectious. Whatever your circumstances, I encourage you to step out in Faith like I have done, dare to be different and follow your dreams.

To all my readers I wish you a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year 2008
"... Felix Sit Annus Novus"

Forever Autumn By Justin Hayward

Its Autumn & I'm listening to this song by the Moody Blues singer again. Click here...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO9Qx7Kp_I8

Its one of the best songs from my past that always reminds me of my wonderful & happy childhood.

I was always daydreaming and when asked what I would like to do when I get older....the answer would always be an inventor! Well I came close as I now "INVENT" images using both realistic & abstract themes within my Oil & Acrylic paintings.

Its also so strange for me to know in my knowledge of self, that it is at this time of the year I always feel really inspired, full of energy and so positive in Life's Adventure.

I am really looking foreword to producing some great Art over the next few weeks.

"The Tangled Maze"

Inspration comes in many forms and this morning for many different reasons this piece of poetry by N. L. ZINZENDORF inspired me greatly.

"He leads us on through all the unquiet years;
Past all our dreamland hopes, and doubts and fears, He guides our steps, through all the tangled maze Of losses, sorrows, and o’er clouded days; We know His will is done.....
And still He leads us on."

The grip on Life and the BUZZ that I get from reading powerful encouragement nearly always motivates me through the day. And Today I put the finishing touches to my website sitemap... maybe i'll be painting by the weekend, I have so many Ideas for some eye-popping paintings. I also continue to build up my portfolio of images, the photo above is of the sunrise at 5.30am a few days ago from behind my art studio!

Carpe Diem

People
They get bored being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.

They lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.

That by thinking anxiously about the future they forget the present, such that they live neither for the present nor the future. They live as is they will never die and they die as if they had never lived.

Carpe Diem

Morning Coffee to the sound of my little boys song

As I grind my fresh Starbucks beans at 6.00am, my little 3yr old Angel asks "Daddy can we go to the forest again?"

So the planning for the day is before me, and after meeting up with a good friend for a hearty breakfast off we trundle.
One of the main thoughts on my mind is how to explain what this blog will be about so on the second day and second entry the explanation at this moment in time is best described in the follwiing manner...


"This Blog will record daily/weekly thoughts, inspirations, meditations, plans & activities revolving around my fine art career as the artist David Jewell"

My hope is to "INSPIRE & ENCOURAGE" thoughts with words & pictures to anyone, anywhere and to consider the "BIGGER PICTURE" that life's adventure can bring us.

Welcome...To begin at the Beginning (Dylan Thomas)

On this Beautiful Spring Day I am filled with The Hope we all have when we think of the possibilities of choosing the right path in Life, to lead us to inner peace & happiness...Real Treasures.

I hope to share some of these real treasures with you both in my personal 43 Year adventure of Life so far AND in the 21 years of running my own business in the creative world of the Arts...Come with me on this journey....