ON THIS PAGE YOU'LL FIND LINKS TO TERRIFIC ARTISTS WHO ARE SINCERELY PRODUCING JUST THE BEST! TAKE A LOOK, PLEASE...

Here's an example of one of the many artists I've located on the web. Can you believe this is not a photograph? I simply had to visit Linda's web-site - I think you'll agree with me when you take a look at her recent works. She's done a drawing of Marilyn Monroe that is one of the most beautiful (I also have a small picture of her work further down on this web-site). She's also done several of Clay Aiken that are stunning. http://imaginee08.blogspot.com.

When you visit the site of Sandie Smith, you also won't believe that all the paintings of her many horses are really paintings - they look like photographs. http://rollingsranch.com.

The illustrations by Kate Wiggins are charming and heart-warming; I think she should illustrate children's books - even have her own 'photo-column' in a newspaper; what a delight she is! http://katedwiggins.blogspot.com.

I have pieces of Robin Urton's art; I love her 'Buddah-Being" (you can find a print of this further down on this page). http://eyeconart.net.

Robin also puts her art on cards and pendants - great gifts for Mom's Day.

Linda has postal cards and prints that are so reasonably priced; she also does commission work - you can get prices from her directly.

This is my last post for about 8 weeks - these are links as part of my gift to you. I've also left all the mom's a Mother's Day card - and a small poem of my own; enjoy.

Have a great April & May - I'll have more time in June to make a new entry - or maybe this is quite enough...this blog has gotten pretty 'filled up'.

I've put some of my recipes on a new blog - using my daughter's photos and her darling dog, to 'author' those entries; Dexter-dog is a darling. http://dexterspeoplerecipes.blogspot.com.

How I keep slender; foods - recipes, and various links and ideas for staying healthy are now at http://dietandmusic4weightloss.blogspot.com.

Re-entered my poetry at: http://poeticjustismine.blogspot.com.

Some of my 'women talk' is at: http://wowanswers1.blogspot.com.

I love my latest blog because it lets me put up information and ideas for children and families; you can find that at: http://allhappytalk.blogspot.com.

A few more recipes are found at: http://fivewaychili.blogspot.com. No, the Cincinnati chili recipe isn't up there yet - I'm saving that for another day, but there is a recipe very similar to that recipe that's super yummy.

Enjoy - music; art - good food, and healthy eating - what more can you want? Okay, happy talk - and for me, that's just about all I need in my life.

Take care - Diane

A MOST INCREDIBLE WEB-SITE; I just can't read French!

Well, thank goodness ART is visible in 'any language'.

Beautiful art; incredible photography - all at this site!

Igor lives in France; had a nice e-mail from him, and obtained his web-site link. To top it all off, he does web-design; a remarkable display of talent. Treat yourself - pay him a visit. Here's his link: http://www.mozaikart.org/

Hello Diane,this is my first visit on your blog and I confront immediately your advertisment of my art, what a wonderfull reception !I promise, I will work on the English version very soon, I will let you know when ready.I am also preparing a new blog which will be on three or four languages (French, English, Hungarian and maybe Polish), it is called Pro Etnicum (http://proetnicum.blogspot.com - not ready !).Concerning the other part of your blog here, let me look around, I see in advance that it is rich of extremly interesting things :)Hope to hear about you soon.

From Monroe, to Bella, and not left to Chance.....

Can you imagine what it feels like to get this in your e-mail?

This is the drawing by Imaginee....

Between Bella on the Beach - (my daughter's e-mail to me),

and another one received - Imaginee...what did I see!

Eyes soft and serene; hair - white and fair -

truly, this woman has been reincarnated -

an angel for the whole world to see!

The soul of Miss Marilyn - captured on canvas; a lady who had such fame,

and I know the world will always cherish

'Norma Jean'...

...her real name.

Thank you, Linda. With much love, Diane Oh my goodness, I almost forgot - Imaginee has her videos for all you artists, who want to see how this extraordinary lady creates the eye; the mouth, etc. You can watch this talented lady construct her final art-work; the meticulous 'touch', and beauty of her hand as it moves to bring to life, each and every piece of art she does. I do hope you'll go to Imaginee's link - and take the time to see a gifted artist in action.

Art & Music - Leaving the Scene & Eyeconart.net!

New friend! New Links! The group Leaving the Scene lets me listen to 25 minutes
from their latest performances; a little like hearing Heart with some Led
Zeppelin mixed in (and not too loud either).

I was so impressed by Rayn; lead singer, and author of the
many songs they perform. All that talent; up in Portland, Oregon - right where
my dear friend (Robin) also lives. I do wish I could zip up to Portland right
now; what a great time I'd be having as I'd visit both of them!

Enjoy the music of LEAVING THE SCENE - you can choose from a
variety of their songs; I ordered my CD of their latest release through LIFO
records - pretty darned reasonable in cost, for such a great group!

http://www.myspace.com/leavingthescene.

Robin's Eyeconart is soothing and dreamy. http://www.eyeconart.net/. My links start my day great;
keep me going until I hit the sack - sometimes exhausted, but never wanting for
music; art, poetry, some funny quotes - some inspiring quotes, and a few
suggestions for good family living. I like to look at Robin's art, and listen to
the beautiful music at http://wguc.org/listen/streams.asp. Classical music and
beautiful art just 'go together'.

One of the most beautiful paintings I've
ever seen is by Robin Urton - her BUDDHA BEING (copyright protected) welcomes me
each morning; I have them on blank greeting cards - love sending them to my
friends. If the magic of my computer will allow an 'upload', it just might
appear here as well. I'd love to see them on pendants - maybe Robin already has
done that...hmmm - better link up to her site, and see if she has.

Okay, the magic computer has performed!
It's nice to have my simple words flanked by Robin's art, and a beautiful
picture painted by Mom-Nature.

Oh yes, and why did I also enjoy my visit to Robin's site? Dear Robin; she's created one of
the best ART HISTORY 'tab's, I've found.

I can view by the Art Period; suddenly
I'm in a gallery - 'back in time', and thanks to the dialog she's
provided, I can learn about those pieces of art; the well-known artists, without
having to struggle finding it elsewhere.

Thank you, Robin - what a great day I had some months ago,
when I also 'came to visit' you! http://eyeconart.net/.

Okay, so you're not done 'gazing' at fine art? There's
more up on the left-hand side of this 'blog' home of mine.

If you'd like to read and look a bit more, then try: http://www.artic.edu/.

By the time you're done with this, I'm sure your tea
will be cold; it's time go get away from the computer - or get those e-mails
cleared that have backed up while you were 'browsing'.

Whoops - my timer has gone off;
the sheets are tangled again - the roast is done, and it's time for dinner!
Gotta run.............

Heather sent a real angel I think!

The paintings of a young girl; all self-taught - her views of Heaven & God .. never having gone to Church! Age 6 - a brush; by 9, the most beautiful illustrations of her beliefs on canvas. Akiane - now playing the piano (composing and also self-taught). http://www.artakiane.com/ Today was a miracle for me.

And for Heather, well she's the most amazing child photographer - if she comes to visit, I think she'd like to listen to http://wguc.org/listen/streams.asp.

Heater is a lovely mom of two beautiful children; active in her church - community; doing the things good mothers and wives do.

She elects to stay at home; however, she's not idle in any way. Her photography business does so well; she's ever-giving, and kind. I love it when she visits me - and now I've given her her 'own' link as well.