Tag Archives: #Promoting Artists
Painting Just for Fun
Painting for Fun Painting is a great way to relax, rid yourself of stress, and have fun all at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you can’t draw a straight line and you feel absolutely hopeless. This little exercise … Continue reading
The Versatile Blogger Award
I’ve seen how others react to awards, and to be honest I wasn’t exactly sure where I stood in the debate to accept or not accept them. Fulfilling their requirements takes time and effort, and most of us are already … Continue reading
Jessica Wren’s ‘Book of the Month’
‘Transitory’ Author Ian Williams I’ve just read and reviewed Jessica Wren’s ‘Book of the Month’ for January 2015. It’s science fiction, a category I don’t usually read, but I’m glad I did since it’s introduced me to this genre’s possibilities. I … Continue reading
How to handle Stress
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting – Rocky Beach
One from my imagination painted the week before Christmas. I think I’ll rework the rocks and their shadows . I’ve had a dreadful cold since New Years Eve, so once I’ve recovered I’ll have another go. I quite liked the sky though. New … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting – Turquoise River Bank
What’s on the other side? Promoting Authors, Artists and Poets. http://olganm.wordpress.com/ Author http://ferencepoems.wordpress.com/ Poet http://moorezart.wordpress.com/ Artist http://kdbloodworth1.wordpress.com/ Author http://keithgarrettpoetry.com/ Poet http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/ Author https://carolec55.wordpress.com/ Author of ‘Tissue of Lies’ http://visionofpoets.wordpress.com/ Poet http://jemj47reflections.com/ Author http://www.thecreativepenn.com/ Author http://dianamankinphelps.wordpress.com/ Author http://kdjames.com/ Author http://seumusgallacher.com/ Author … Continue reading
Original Acrylic painting – Sunset Sailing
Promoting Authors, Artists and Poets (See if your website appears below) If your site is here, give me the name of your book, painting, or poem title you most want to promote and I’ll add the details to your … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting – Boat and Cottages
I added glitter paint to this one, just for fun. My husband laughs at my water fowl. He’s right though, even I have no idea what they’re meant to be. I’m claiming artist’s license, ha ha. Promoting Authors, Artists and Poets … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting
This is my second painting of the same scene. You’ll see many differences between this and the first one I posted. I just completed this one today. The first one I did is below. Which do you prefer? Promoting … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting – Odd Cottages
I painted this a while ago; it was a quick experiment using only two colours. It turned out rather strange though, as the end wall seems to belong to both cottages. Can you see it? The light is a reflection from the glass the painting is under. … Continue reading
Lets Lirn Inglish, 5
Let’s Learn English Grammar, Lesson 5 Please be aware I’m not a teacher, I’m learning about grammar using these posts and hope some of you will learn along with me as I seek out the British English grammar on the … Continue reading
Lets Lirn Inglish, 4
Let’s Learn English Grammar, Lesson 4 Please be aware that I’m not a teacher, I’m learning about grammar using these posts and hope some of you will learn along with me as I seek out the British English grammar … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting, Fishing in the Gambia
I’ve tried several times to take a picture of this painting. I framed it under glass so it always reflected a light or shadows. This time I took it out of the frame before taking the photo, but it still … Continue reading
Lets Lirn Inglish, 3
Let’s Learn English, 3 Apostrophes The online ‘Oxford Dictionaries’ give two main instances where the apostrophe is needed: “Using apostrophes to show possession Using apostrophes to show omission” Richard Dobbs of another online website entitled ‘Grammar and Style in British English’ … Continue reading
Lets Lirn Inglish, 2
Let’s Learn English Together, Lesson Two Last week I looked at capitalization of titles. This week I’m going to learn about capitalization in the body of writing. The British Council on its Learning English Central website says, “the rules … Continue reading
Lets Lirn Inglish Grammer Togever
Let’s Learn English Grammar Together The English language and its diversity never ceases to amaze me, and as a writer from England, I need to know all the grammar peculiarities of the written word. As I learn, perhaps you’d like to join … Continue reading
It’s Getting Better Every Day
It’s Getting Better Every Day Long ago, when I wrote my début novel, I found my primary aim was getting the story down in a readable form. Next, I went through the obligatory process of reading and editing it several … Continue reading
Original Acrylic Painting – Deserted Beach
Promoting Authors, Artists and Poets ( I’m delighted to see others are now adding lists to their blogs) http://visionofpoets.wordpress.com http://shirley-mclain.net http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com https://carolec55.wordpress.com http://moonrox.wordpress.com http://cpsingleton42.wordpress.com http://islandeditions.wordpress.com http://seumusgallacher.wordpress.com http:// Add your website here. Copy this list to your next post to … Continue reading
Photos On My Wall
Photos On My Wall Many photos on my wall Those happy, smiling faces, Children young and Oh! So small Memories, no time erases *** Babes in arms, cuddled and kissed, First ice cream, and days at school, Loved … Continue reading
Author -Carole Parkes 
My Faceless Gravatar
My faceless Gravatar Help, I’ve been overtaken by Gravatar. I didn’t want it, didn’t need it, but I can’t get rid of it. When I first joined WordPress, I used to enjoy clicking on an avatar and seeing a wonderful, exciting Home … Continue reading →