Category Archives: Art

Peace Rocks and Peace Roles

Posted on March 30, 2019 by dragonkatet

No, that’s not a typo in the title. Keep reading and you’ll see why. This quarter’s BeZine issue is dedicated to Waging Peace, and more specifically “Radical” Peace.  It’s an interesting concept, isn’t it? Normally, the words “Waging” and “Radical” … Continue reading →

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The seeing place…

Posted on August 20, 2017 by dragonkatet

This month’s BeZine is all about Theater. Come on over and have a look! It’s dim, but not quite too dark to see where you’re going. Small bulbs cast just enough light to barely distinguish faces and furniture. The smells … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Arts and Humanities, Creativity, Education, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Life, The Arts, Theater, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Piece By Painted Piece

Posted on December 16, 2016 by dragonkatet

This month’s theme at the BeZine is “The Healing Value of the Arts”. The Arts have an intrinsic value in and of themselves, of course, but most of the time when people read or hear the word “Art”, they don’t … Continue reading →

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Art Lessons

Posted on January 16, 2016 by dragonkatet

The theme for January at the BeZine is Parents and Parenting.  It took me reaching adulthood to realize how lucky I am to have an artistic, creative mother.  I imagine that all parents strive to teach their children important life … Continue reading →

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What if?

Posted on July 15, 2015 by dragonkatet

“The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.” ~ Oscar Wilde Imagination vs. Critical Spirit is the theme for July over at the BeZine.  I’ve been pondering these words and what they mean. When I first read the … Continue reading →

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Perfection and Creation

Posted on August 7, 2014 by dragonkatet

We have a saying in my family, “Nothing to it, but to do it.” It’s meant to be a motivator, a call to action, and can be applied in many different situations.  When it comes to the craft of creating, … Continue reading →

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Tropical Thoughts…

Posted on July 7, 2014 by dragonkatet

It’s summertime here in the South, and the weather puts one in mind of the tropics; the steamy humidity, warm summer sun combine to promise that you’ll need another shower as soon as you dare to step foot outside. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Environment, Inspiration, Nature, Peace, Poetry, Spirituality, Travel, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Pressed Flower Power and a Sunny Spinach Pie

Posted on June 3, 2014 by dragonkatet

It is SUCH a blessing to have a mother who is an artist! My mother recently hosted a workshop where we made flower presses and feasted on home-made goodies. I had never given much thought to the process of dried … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cooking, Creativity, Flowers, Food, Friendship, Home-made Gifts, Nature, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

The Packrat Gene and the Clutter Queen

Posted on January 6, 2014 by dragonkatet

((With the new year upon us, many will be thinking about “de-cluttering” their lives for a fresh, new start. Buddhism and Taoism teach us that all that “stuff” we acquire and become attached to is actually detrimental to our lives … Continue reading →

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The Power of Collective Creativity

Posted on December 10, 2013 by dragonkatet

As creative individuals, it’s rewarding when we can use our skills to make something that “speaks” to others. Whether it’s the written word, the visual arts, music or performance arts, “The Arts” have always been a way to make powerful … Continue reading →

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