In Plain View
In Plain View Colleen Kole 2019 32x 42 I have always disliked masks. They make me feel so claustrophobic and despite attempts to join in all the fun, I just never could do it. Although I do remember being an obsessive Batman fan and wearing a costume for
Protection
With my background as a health professional, I immediately think of the respiratory protection a mask affords its user. And now with the measles epidemic here in the state of Michigan, I am certain that respiratory masks are in high demand. Whose responsibility is it to protect the
Where Have All the Children Gone?
I don’t have any answers. I don’t have any solutions. I am only so confused. I can’t begin to understand the gun violence in our country. And the disunity involved in trying to reduce the incidence of violent massacres. I do know that the Sandy Hook massacre rocked my heart to
Pockets of Time
Pockets of Time ©Colleen Kole 2019 30 “x 40” When I updated my phone, my daughter pointed out I could track my online usage. Yes, she was pointing out to me I was procrastinating at getting my studio work done- on a really regular basis. After a few
Beach Daze No More
Time Fragments #23 :Beach Daze 30.5″W x 40.5 ” H The beach and accompanying water whether ocean, lake or pond, are always a part of my summers. And the last two years we have added trips to Florida in the depths of winter doldrums here in cloudy
10,000 Lakes
I have to say when I think of the word water the first thing that pops into my head is Michigan lakes. To those of you from other countries, Michigan is in the Midwestern section of the US and has an upper and lower peninsula. The lower peninsula
Bliss Hill Road Nightfall
Bliss Hill Road Nightfall 30″ W X 40″ H ©Colleen Kole 2018 We have had a farm home on Bliss Hill Road for 15 years. What great road name for the road, right? I am sadly going to pack up our belongings and spend
Goodnight Moon
I am a night owl. I love sunsets and the peaceful and grateful time of day time before the full on darkness of the night. Moving towards night brings a great sense of quiet to my heart and soul. I love reading , journaling and making art late into
Spring Days
Rooflines # 17: Spring Days ©ColleenKole 2018 29″W x 40 ” H Gallery 1-5 After a few false starts on this prompt, I always come back to spring in the deep green mountains, the Green Mountains of Vermont. With the grey and white back drop of months upon months
The Celebration of Spring
The changing of the seasons is always a celebration here in Michigan. As much as I would enjoy living in a warmer climate, I would miss the cyclical change in weather, changing of the clothing wardrobes and differences in the variety of fresh foods available at our farmers markets.