Title: “Changing, Recognizing The New You”
Artist: Margaret Warfield
Gift Giveaway:  This book is filled with inspirational poetry and art that touches the soul.

Muse-Creations for Our Forgive it Forward Giveaway – Because forgiveness and creativity go hand-in-hand for us, Ray and I thought it would be fun to spice up our 35-day Forgive It Forward project launch with a focus on the arts. So, we sent a call out to the muses among us for a little assist and some inspiration.

Between June 14th and July 19th, we introduced artists, sculptors, potters, musicians – and more – who forgave it forward with us by donating a gift for a random drawing giveaway. Each muse answered two questions and shared a little bit about their creative process and passion. We hope they inspire you.

Margaret Warfield: Artist

This art journey that I am on officially began in 1982, when I was commissioned to paint the “Estate Home” of a family in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

With photo in hand, I began to bring to life a likeness of a valued memory of this family’s past. The day of completion arrived and it was time to present my first project. I must admit that I was very nervous. However, my emotional state was quickly relieved when the client began to cry when she was flooded with the emotions of her childhood escapades related to the painting.

My journey as an artist has been one filled with the joy of sharing with the public my concepts of reality. I think of myself as an artistic communicator, wishing to transform and extend perception and stimulate views toward new insights and expressions. All of my paintings contain elements of hope and love. Art is a language; its purpose is to open a dialogue between the art (more…)

Title: YOUR favorite photograph!
Artist: Sharron Cee

Gift Giveaway: Mandala created from your favorite photograph with Dalet (blessing) on reverse. 8 ½” x 11” (includes mat).

Muse-Creations for Our Forgive it Forward Giveaway – Because forgiveness and creativity go hand-in-hand for us, Ray and I thought it would be fun to spice up our 35-day Forgive It Forward project launch with a focus on the arts. So, we sent a call out to the muses among us for a little assist and some inspiration.

Between June 14th and July 19th, we introduced artists, sculptors, potters, musicians – and more – who forgave it forward with us by donating a gift for a random drawing giveaway. Each muse answered two questions and shared a little bit about their creative process and passion. We hope they inspire you.

Sharron Cee: Mandala Artist

Sharron is a sometimes poet and digital artist who creates her pieces for friends, family, and personal pleasure. Each piece is created with love (and occasional hints of humor).

She was always a creative child, but her creativity was sidelined by life and serious academic pursuits.  Now in her dotage, her inner child has reawakened to the joy of the (more…)

Title: “Hambidge House”
Artist: Marilyn McConnell
Gift Giveaway: Matted print of watercolor. 8″ x 10″ image area.

Muse-Creations for Our Forgive it Forward Giveaway – Because forgiveness and creativity go hand-in-hand for us, Ray and I thought it would be fun to spice up our 35-day Forgive It Forward project launch with a focus on the arts. So, we sent a call out to the muses among us for a little assist and some inspiration.

Between June 14th and July 19th, we introduced artists, sculptors, potters, musicians – and more – who forgave it forward with us by donating a gift for a random drawing giveaway. Each muse answered two questions and shared a little bit about their creative process and passion. We hope they inspire you.

Marilyn McConnell: A Mixed Media Artist

Mickey is a personal muse. The mother of a dear friend, she entered my life as a writer. And for years, that’s how I “saw” her whenever I thought of her. (Off somewhere, writing poetry or working on a novel.) On the fast track of life, I missed that she was an art teacher and an artist. Then Facebook came along and we ‘friended’ each other. THAT’S when I saw her album. THAT’S when she became my muse. As an artist who stumbled into the writing and publishing world, I am inspired by Mickey’s artwork and her vision for urban altars. (Not to mention her volume of expression.) She reminds me that it is never too late to let my artist come back out to play!

So, tell us Mickey …

R&B: What does “forgive it forward” mean to you?   (more…)