August 5, 2020 by Theresa Mae Funk

Redeeming the Discarded

We found the untitled work in the garage when we bought this house. Wrapped in black plastic, it leaned against a wall with other leftover materials and bric-a-brac that we inherited. I was thrilled to discover it, and immediately moved it upstairs to my work space for safe keeping and daily appreciation. Whomever the artist was, we shared in the value of redeeming what would have otherwise been discarded, destined for the landfill or recycling center.

Spontaneous Landscape No. 2. 12″x10″ mixed media on paper.

My attempts at converting reusable material into works of art doesn’t always result in a piece worthy of framing, but the process is cathartic.

Be well, stay well.

March 25, 2020 by Theresa Mae Funk

Georgia and O’Keeffe: Flower Portrait No. 31

May 1, 2017 by Theresa Mae Funk

The Days Between Rain

The days between rain and intermittent deluges are increasing in duration.
My garden is thirsty, the palette is dry.
I cried you a river filled with sorrows, and was healed by the joyful release.

February 22, 2017 by Theresa Mae Funk

Portrait of a Naked Flower

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Image January 24, 2017 by Theresa Mae Funk

100 Days of Exile

August 1, 2016 by Theresa Mae Funk

Nine Words of Encouragement

You can do more than you think you can.

While you were away, I struggled with my power and created dances for mad girls
singing love songs of despair.
Pablo Neruda would have been proud of my endeavor.

I have no photographic image to show you the grace with which I moved,
only nine words of encouragement that I utter upon awakening from the dream:

You can do more than you think you can.

July 13, 2016 by Theresa Mae Funk

A Poppy in July

July Poppy

Sweet and delicate, Poppy,
I can’t find the words to tell you what you already know.

April 22, 2016 by Theresa Mae Funk

Last Night’s Masterpiece

“You can never ignore a cactus in bloom.” ~ Albert Einstein

Albert was right. I noticed the ceroid cactus blooms this morning while collecting my rain soaked watercolor paper from the garden. The passing shot taken with my mobile device is no Frans Lanting, but the result of the spontaneous act is, I think, worthy of a post.

April 8, 2016 by Theresa Mae Funk

Blooming Art from the Garden

Our work constructing and filling the ten foot by 4 foot wooden garden bed for our front yard is complete, and the carrot, beet, and lettuce seeds I planted have begun pushing up the dirt. You can see the raised bed just beyond the tips of assorted roses and lavender that grace the landscape of our home.