Art + Poetry: FALL MORNING LIGHT

FALL MORNING LIGHT
16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas
by Martha A. Wade (@wadecreate)

PAINTING + POETRY
In the fall,
the trees always rise.
and look upon us with red open eyes.

The red, yellow, orange too
come through in the wind
in stunning bright view.

Enjoy the adventures
before you tonight,
because in the new morning,
bring FALL MORNING LIGHT.

RIP Michael Jackson

Michael and Friends










This is my tribute to the late great King of Pop ~ MICHAEL JACKSON. Here are three great paintings that depict the true spirit of this music icon. Jackson and his family broke a color barrier. The Jackson 5 were beloved by people of every race and, at his height, Jackson’s fan base was international. He will be GREATLY missed.

"Michael Jackson - Africa in Me" by Helena Kadlcikova




















THRILLER by Todd Spencer























HEAL THE WORLD
by Michael Jackson

There's A Place In Your Heart
And I Know That It Is Love
And This Place
Could Be Much Brighter Than Tomorrow
And If You Really Try
You'll Find There's No Need To Cry
In This Place
You'll Feel There's No Hurt Or Sorrow

There Are Ways To Get There
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Little Space
Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

If You Want To Know Why
There's A Love That Cannot Lie
Love Is Strong
It Only Cares For Joyful Giving
If We Try We Shall See
In This Bliss We Cannot Feel
Fear Or Dread
We Stop Existing And Start Living

Then It Feels That Always
Love's Enough For Us Growing
So Make A Better World
Make A Better World...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place For You And For Me














And The Dream We Were
Conceived In
Will Reveal A Joyful Face
And The World We Once Believed In
Will Shine Again In Grace
Then Why Do We Keep Strangling Life
Wound This Earth Crucify Its Soul
Though It's Plain To See
This World Is Heavenly
Be God's Glow

We Could Fly So High
Let Our Spirits Never Die
In My Heart
I Feel You Are All My Brothers
Create A World With No Fear
Together We'll Cry Happy Tears
See The Nations Turn Their Swords
Into Plowshares

We Could Really Get There
If You Cared Enough For The Living
Make A Little Space
To Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough For The Living
Make A Better Place For You And For Me

You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me

Heal the world we live in,
Save it for our children.

Chicago River Cruise

This past weekend was the hottest weekend in Chicago this year! I found (ok my MOM found) a way to kick of the summer. I spent the day downtown on the Chicago River with half of my family (the side that needs a tan.) We enjoyed the official Chicago Architectural Foundation informative, and on the water River Cruise boat tour. All of these photos were taken with my awesome camera phone! I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we enjoyed the tour.

I feel in love with my Sweet Home Chicago all over again.



















The Chicago House of Blues is a great venue to see a show. Its big enough to be LIVE and small enough to see the artist on stage.
















Fountain on the River ... wish I lived there!













Chicago was a major port city in the 1950's and still has the most boats on the Lake to date.

















Me and Mama enjoying the sun (well not really its was SO HOT) and especially loving our Margaritas!

















Navy Pier is awesome! The view from the huge Ferris wheel is beautiful despite the fear of going so fast! Navy Pier also houses a movie theater, games for kids, shops, and more!


The new owners might want us to officially call it WILLIS TOWER, but to native Chicago-ans and the world, she will always be THE SEARS TOWER.















The landmark Tribune Tower. Wonderful unique architecture and one of the pillars of the city that starts the magnificent mile! This design was the result of an international competition for "the most beautiful office building in the world," held in 1922 by the Chicago Tribune newspaper.










Chicago city view with Sears Tower and other buildings.












The money shot.























The Famo.
















This last photo is Me, step-sisters and their hubbies, my mom, and step-dad. My boo was working :( and my sister and her man missed the boat, and they all were missed!

Half of the family (well almost) was with me on the River Cruise this past weekend. We felt like tourists, snapping pictures, "oohing" and "ahhing" at the buildings, and soaking in the Chicago History from our tour guide.

WANT MORE?
City of Chicago
Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Chicago River Cruise
The Sears Tower
Tribune Tower
Chicago House of Blues
Chicago River Walk

Art on Red Bubble

Happy Father's Day

FAMILY TWO by Edaw Wade

(Acrylic on canvas painting of the artist with two youngest daughters, Jessica and Ivy)








My dad is the best father in the world! Not many men could raise two young girls by themselves as a single dad and still have time and energy to paint! I love you daddy more than words can say. I appreciate all that you have taught me, and all that we have shared. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Something Better

"Don't give the people what they want - give 'em something better."
~ Samuel Lionel 'Roxy' Rothafel ~
(1882-1936, showman of the 1920s silent film era)



What do YOU have to give to the world?
~ Is it your music?
~ Artwork?
~ Designs or drawings?
~ Love and trust to your family and kids?
~ What are you good at?

Leave a comment and tell us about the life changing moments that you have experienced that have made you STRONGER, WISER, and BETTER. Include a link to your website if you want so we can check you out!

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more... Then you have become a leader. GIVE SOMETHING BETTER TODAY.

TYE JOHNSON: Artist of the Month

C.C.ART JUNE ARTIST OF THE MONTH! Tye Johnson is teacher, and an inspiration to young girls around the world. With her I AM A PRETTY GIRL organization, she inspires and encourages youth to value themselves. I have been good friends with Tye for over 10 years. I am always impressed with her style and grace. Not to mention that she is one of THE FUNNIEST, most DOWN women you will ever meet! I remember when we were in AP English class together in high school 1993. Tye looked at one of my drawings and asked me "How do you shade like that?" I quickly taught her how to shade an object so it appears multi-dimensional; she was a natural.

By the end of that year we were both entering the school Art Contest. Tye's portfolio was so diverse and vast that SHE BEAT ME! I am so honored to have witnessed Tye grow into such a talented, eclectic mixed media artist. I recently extended an offer for her to join our team as a Custom Canvas Art ~ Member Artist ~ SHE ACCEPTS!

TYE JOHNSON ARTIST STATEMENT
"My passion lies in utilizing bold and majestic colors and creating different textures with paper, text, or anything I can find.

It is my belief that even in the most dismal of situations, whether we realize it or not, color shapes our world and enhances our sense of being.

Subsequently, the beauty of being human and fashioned after a loving God, allows us the ability to be 'creators,' entitling us to design and produce 'somethings' from nothing.

I have always been fascinated with people and their dreams ~ or lack thereof. It amazes me, self included, that so many people fail to realize the beauty and importance of their own existence.

We are the crayons, the paint... that color this world and we have the power to create the ultimate portrait that God has envisioned.

Yet, we often fall short because we have a tendency to mimick another's color, instead of embracing our own.

"Without a vision..." speaks to the hearts of those who fail to see the importance of self and their contribution to the whole.

When painting figures, I usually mask the eyes and sculpt beautiful, full lips because our visions are born when we speak them to existence. Scripture says that 'without a vision, the people perish.'

Through these paintings, I hope to awaken a sense of hope in the lives of those who are afraid to dream or who have buried the visions that the Creator has carefully and tenderly placed inside of each and every one of us."
- Tye

WANT MORE?
View Tye's Custom Canvas Art Gallery
Visit Website: www.tyejohnson.com for Makeup Aristry, Wedding Packages, and Artwork.

Tye's art will be available for purchase of canvas prints soon. Check www.customcanvasart.com for details.

10 Things They Didn't Teach you in Design School

1. Your diploma doesn’t help you to find a job
2. Good design takes time, don’t set too tight deadlines
3. Your clients don’t think that you are an artist (well, mine do;)
4. You must be able to handle irrelevant criticism
5. You should backup your data on a regular basis
6. Start networking, now!
7. Make sure your client signs a contract
8. Learning design is an ongoing process
9. Being a good designer is not only about talent
10. Your printer will stop working when you need it the most

Visit DesignReviver.com for the complete blog post.