Monthly Archives: September 2013

Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Story Challenge: The Dream of Cephas

Posted on September 27, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

The Dream of Cephas

“In my dream, Master, were three doors.”

“Their colours?”

“White, blue, the third red.”

“No fourth. There was a tree in the dream. ”

Not question, but statement, and correct! Continue reading →

What I’ve Been Singing: Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock): Schubert

Posted on September 24, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

I had a go at this in a lesson at about 9.30 in the morning. “Do you want to try something really challenging?” “Go on, then, … ” I responded. (I need to learn how to say no). This … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Story Challenge: Black Moon

Posted on September 20, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

Every Friday authors from around the world gather around the virtual fireside of fellow WordPress blogger Rochelle Wisoff to share flash fiction stories of 100 words, all inspired by a common photograph, and exchange constructive criticism. Readers’ comments are also … Continue reading →

Posted in Dialogue, Short Story Writing, Writing | Tagged Black Moon, Dialogue, Fantasy writing, Flash Fiction, flash fiction, Friday Fictioneers, Sci-fi Writing, Short Story Writing, witch, wizard, Writing | 25 Comments

Art in Progress: Birthday Card (Finished)

Posted on September 19, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

Just living is not enough. One needs sunshine, freedom and a little flower – Hans Christian Andersen Here’s the finished version of the mixed media birthday card I’ve been busy with. It’s the back of the card, actually. I posted … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Collage & Assemblage, Encaustic Art, Inspiration, Mixed Media, Printmaking, spirituality | Tagged amber shellac, Art, canvas board, Collage & Assemblage, Digital Printmaking, encaustic art, handmade birthday card, Hans Christian Andersen, metal leaf, Mixed media, shellac | 8 Comments

Art in Progress: A Birthday Card

Posted on September 18, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

Posted in Art, Collage & Assemblage, Encaustic Art, Mixed Media | Tagged Art Reviews, Collage & Assemblage, encaustic, lemon shellac, Mixed media, texture paste | 7 Comments

The Voice in the Wind

Posted on September 18, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

The Voice in the Wind I A muffled parcel of oak and birch, beech and I, drawn here for refuge. Brittle as bells, leaves peal out – a round – wind-wrung, each peal an end and a start. A silence … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged poem, Poetry, Poetry Writing | 2 Comments

What I’ve Been Singing This Week : Wiegenlied (Op. 98, No.2): Schubert

Posted on September 16, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

I’ve a few Wiegenlied in my repertoire now (Wiegenlied meaning Cradle Song, of course). The first I sang was Mozart’s – it was the first solo song given to me to have a go at – and it was over … Continue reading →