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Coming to Life
in-the-trenches mentoring —happy for the reminder, boyoga bluejay by nuthatch,my words alight on the page—thank you, anne lamott —dotty seiter ===== ===== Notes about poem and art:• “in-the-trenches” is a poem of happiness and gratitude for friends and mentors and the gift of putting words on the page.• As writing goes word by word, so painting… Continue reading
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Unintended
chemistry class with mr. nunan senior year in high school,in an old residenceon the periphery of regent’s parkthat had been converted intothe american school in london,in an upstairs roomduring chemistry class with mr. nunan,i could often be found doing the crossword puzzleor unscrambling the word jumblein the international herald tribune,a copy of which came to each… Continue reading
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Washed
on roof and skylight,night rainfall a clatter-taptattoo lullaby. outdoors, come morning,trees clean, street sweet, air in pray’rwith chanted matins. —dotty seiter ===== ===== Notes about poem and art• This untitled poem comprises a pair of haiku, each of which could stand alone but which I experienced back to back when rain fell volubly right up… Continue reading
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Creative Energy
site preparation grabbing this and that,inviting my muse—stagingpossibility —dotty seiter ===== ===== Notes about poem and art:• “site preparation” contains elements of classic haiku with its syllable pattern of 5-7-5, its present tense and immediacy, and its use of kireji, i.e. a cutting word or pause, to pivot from a concrete action to a deeper… Continue reading
My Story
In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.
To make art.
I get hooked.
In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my life as an artist.
I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.
My compass points: bust through fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.
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