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“All artists are a little bit crazy!” “Artists are different.”
Over the years, I’ve chuckled when someone looked at my whimsical works and noted the difference in our personalities.
Yes, artists are programmed differently, and most of us rejoice that every waking moment is a gift! Whether soaking in a sun-drenched street scene or admiring an alignment of overhead pelicans or noting subtle color differences in a landscape, an artist’s eyes never rest!
When living in Costa Rica, I lived immersed in nature and marveled at the beauty that surrounded me. I was also intrigued that most of the handmade products I bought were made in Ecuador. Hammocks, pottery, linens, masks – Ecuador, Ecuador, Ecuador. From my first exploratory visit, Ecuador stole my heart! I now divide my time between Ecuador and Central America, and I look forward to exploring more of South America.
Although you cannot step inside my studio from your vantage point, this site will give you a glimpse into the life of the zeebra. Hopefully you’ll emerge with a lighter heart!
Thanks for stopping by! Z
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Liza, I hope you’ll accept the Sisterhood of World Bloggers Award -
http://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/blogging-a-window-on-the-world/
No pressure – it’s a way of widening the circles, and the important thing is that others come over to see your great blog.
I had to give you an award.. I love your blog. http://carolloethen.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/my-first-blogger-awards/
muchas grrrrrrrrrrrrracias, amiga!
I think anyone that chooses a job that they know will yield NO money, ridicule and years of angst, And HAPPILY make that choice over solid career choices ARE CRAZY!!! and I wouldn’t change it for the WORLD!
thanks! it’s great to know that some people actually ‘get it’ that there’s more to life than materialism!!!!
thank you for your fun comment!
lisa/z
ANYTIME you need a fun comment you just post one I’ll be by!
Hallo
I’ve a christmas card for you! : ) You can pick it up here http://summer4soul.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/1022/
Have a nice day
Sweet greetings, Summer
Hello… I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award because your blog is very inspiring for me and I love the way you express you, your thoughts and sights… it’s great art!!!. If you are interested please check here http://mannalexandra.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/682/
thanks! your comment is lovely; how could i refuse?! thanks! z
You’re welcome and I’m so happy that I found your blog… thank you!
I am in Miami. I have 8 framed sewn cloth images like your avatar style. Some just shapes, some strange animals or fish. Been told they are Guatemalan art.
Hi from Ecuador!
You are most likely looking at mola textiles from the Kuna Indians of Panama and Columbia’s Caribbean coast.
Here’s a post that gives you a little more infomation:
http://playamart.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/m-for-mola-story-challenge-letter-m/
The mola art inspired a new series of paintings, where I marry precolumbian images with the mola influence of pattern and color. The hand gravatar is based on an artifact from the Jama Coaque indians that lived on Ecuador’s Pacific coast.
I hope this helps! Thanks, Carl, for stopping by! z
I see your tree of life painting is magnificent, the unique “zebraness” of it puts a big smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your art. Enjoy your day!
i’m glad you like that tree! there’s a unique species of ceiba tree in htis area of ecuador called a ceibo. they’re quite unique and humanesque.
i’m glad that you liked it!
thanks so much,
z
May The Every Moment Of Coming
New Year Brings YOU Happiness And
Prosperity In Life, Enjoy The Every
Moment Of Your Life. Happy New Year.
LillyMilly
Isn’t it a pure joy when we can live on the fun and whimsical side of life. I’ve been doing it all week as I’ve launched myself into Buenos Aires in my new photographic series “Flavors From B.A.” In my case I wrap the headphones around my ears, put on some the lively Jim Cullen Jazz Ban music and chuckle, smile and sometimes burst out laughing. Looking at my images from B.A. I love the craziness as that city bursts through my visual door. So Z, I do understand. Keep doing it!!!
As usual, I tracked you back to your blog from a like you posted on my blog site. I’ve bookmarked your site and will be checking in on your posts. As a long time photographer and expert at using Photoshop your photography has potential. I look forward to may trips back here. Thanks for peeking at my blog. – Bob
hey bob! thanks for the visit and the comment! i chuckle and confess that i’ve never used photoshop (obvious to those who do!) and have never had the opportunity to haveit on my computer. living where i do in the outback of ecuador, i do the best i can with what i have, and always wish for more hours in each day! this week finds me building a bamboo fence to keep pthe free-range goats out of the yard! (grrrrr!) after finishing a painting for someone’s new home. i juggle my many interests, and unfortunately, photoshop hasn’t moved up to the ‘next challenge’ slot!
i am always amazed when i watch savvy friends do their magic, and i suspect you’re a natural teacher. thanks so much for helping others, which makes our world a better place.
i enjoyed the zeebra boy and lion, which i then followed to youtube and got sidetracked watching another child and a sea lion! btw, this mississippi gal has visited the portland zoo but spent time watching the leopard…
and now it’s time for me to go back outside and resume work. we’re getting a break from the rains, so i’d best take advantage of the sunshine!
thanks again!
lisa/z
You’re very welcome.
Thanks for the like…be on your blog now onwards….
hey! than you so much! have a good day!
Hey sweet Lisa-sitting here with your sister and she is catching us up on you….would love to see you!!
Hey sweet Rhonda!!!! How great it is go hear from you! Of course now you are caught up on my ‘less is more’ live, but I am not caught up on yours!
Thank you so much for your comment!
Love,
Lisa
Rhonda, I can’t decide which appeals to me more-the painting or the smile!
you are so kind! that made me smile!!!!!!!
Beautiful painting and you’re beautiful also! I have a friend living in Quito…but I’ve never visited. Perhaps this year! ~Sherry~
thanks, as are you! you should visit your friend and see this amazing country! i live due west of quito on the pacific coast where the climate is perfect!
Well, beautiful Amiga, here’s my take on the Award scene…a star for you on the Blog of The Year. You are so worthy of it! I never thought I would find the time to do anything like it…but the thought of giving it to you forced me…Do what you find time and use for with it, but feel my gratitude and joy! http://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/i-found-some-extra-time-and-guess-what-im-using-it-for/
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Versatile Blogger Award.
The rules of this award are at
http://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/versatile-blogger-award-thanks-tuttacronaca/
Nice reading about you.
Thanks. For visiting my blog Ajaytao2010@wordpress.com. Browse through the category sections, I feel you may definitely find something of your interest.
We can thank dear Doris from Terrain of Symmetry for that beautiful Hug Award that started this new connection. I look forward to learning more via your posts.
Thanks for the likes as well!
Z
thanks to Doris for getting a good new freind
thank you very much
you are a great artist and a great photographer
yes, doris is a kind and multi-talented person, and i hope to meet her in person one of these days.
thank you for your kind words.
lisa/z
Thanks
I want to see some of that pottery!!!!
thanks, amiga.. i’ll try to catch up on that soon!
I’ll be waiting!
Great post! I can see you are a true artist! Congratulations!
What a lovely visual during spring time. As an artist, what perspective do you hold as you conceptualize a creation like this?
Shakti
hey! thanks for stopping by! the ceibo tree is an icon in the area where i live in ecuador. that particular painting was for an attorney’s office, and it was designed to ‘watch over’ the attorney and his clients. he wanted a touch of yellow, which is calming to him, and he was comforted by the idea of the tree standing guard with a loving spirit.
thanks for your interest!
lisa/z
Amiga! My gifted friend! I just had to pass this one on to you! http://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/family/
Visiting your site is always happy!!! And insightful. And heart warming. Hence, I have nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award. Thank you for using your light to make the world a brighter place.
Love your work so much! How inspiring you are, thank you for being you and sharing your wonderful talent with us all!
thank you so much! it’s great to awaken with a smile in my heart and the talent to project that smile to others. you, of course, understand that totally!
Nice
My eyes go crazy, how wonderful!
what a fun comment! than you so much, and thanks so much for following! lisa/z
Thank you!
Oh My Lord…..is this a photo of you Ms. Z?? I might be in love, of lust, or something!!!!
Uh-oh.. I’m not looking at the page right now, but I suspect that you’re looking at little ole me! Thanks so much! Z
Nighty night
thanks for the follow. have a great day
Thank you as well! Z
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I found you by chance and immediately hit “follow”
your work is incredible
in light, litebeing
what a beautiful and unexpected comment! thank you! i like you already and am heading to your blog soon!
z
“…it’s a rhythm that comes from the
deepest center of a person…” – and therefore the rhythm of person, dressed in the produced art, is the real interesting thing, i.e. the person itself, the inner engine, producing all the activities of a personality… my favorite Lichtenberg once wrote about a magnetism, which produces the typical circles around a personality: first the body-language, the face, the words, the actions: the work of a person, the clothes, the chosen house, interior, the friends, the journeys – the whole universe created by every single person and the magnetism / aura of a human being …
that is beautiful! thank you so much for adding that to this post!
i’d say, ‘have a good day,’ since mine is just starting, but you’re now weaning toward the end of the day!
is it going to be a good day?!!! i hope so, but i think i’m going to catch a few more winks! internet is fading fast. z
I love this work…it reminds me of the Tree of Life! Thanks for visiting my blog and for the follow.
Z,
Your heart shines through your art and adventure. I honor you and the life you live.
With love, Amanda
http://defineyourspirit.com
Sweet you,
I’ve an award for you, for the person who you are and the things you share with the world
http://summer4soul.wordpress.com/2013/06/10/peace-is-a-free-choice-so-is-this-award/
Thank you for that..
Namasté, Summer
I Nominate you for a Special Bouquet of Awards – 3 Nominations
please accept it and oblige
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http://ajaytao2010.wordpress.com/2013/06/15/a-bouquet-of-special-awards-3-nominations/