M is for Musing Moments

Greetings!  Yes, I have reverted to bi-weekly posts due to my hectic teaching and postgraduate studies' schedule.  Although its very rewarding, it does take its toll.  Therefore, I truly consider the time I can spend working on my artwork, "musing moments."  Listening to my eclectic collection of music in the background while burning some incense, sets the perfect ambiance for me to work in.  It's a time for me to release all negative energies, meditate, and function through pure intuitiveness.  When I work in this manner, I transcend into an imaginative journey in a world of wonder.  I work with abstractions to become one with my Creator.   In the words of Madeleine L'Engle, "the work takes over," and I listen.

Happy Halloween! - ¡Feliz Víspera del Día de los Muertos!
Tim Holtz Stamps, Distress Inks, Die Cut, and Embossing Folder;
Martha Stewart and EKSuccess Punches;  Baker's Twine; Glass Beads; Sequins;
Spectrum Noir markers; Embossing Powder; Pebbles Prints; and Tulip Bead Paint.
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Autumn Is In The Air
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
The Male Room: Challenge #20 Autumn/Fall
I Am an Architect of my Life
Charcoal Drawing and Hand Lettering over Gelli Print Collaged Strips,
Water Color Washes, Tim Hotz Stamps, and Pen Doodling
Art Journal Journey - Architecture
Let's Get Arty- Challenge #68 (Spots and Distinct Outlines)
Julia's What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday #331
Kristin and Eva's Paint Party Friday - Week 31 Year 5
Alexandra's Sunday Sketches
Sunflower - Romans 14:19
iPhone 4s Photograph; Pixelmator; and WAW Word Art
Our Beautiful World #117 - Colors of October
Denise, Roger and Leslies ABC Wednesday - M is for Musing Moments
Sue's Image-in-ing
Try It On Tuesday - Autumn
Karen's Word Art Wednesday#204
What are your musing moments?  Anyway, I want to thank everyone who stops by and leaves a comment, as well as all my faithful followers.  Blessings!

Comments

Virginia L. said…
You have captured the essence of Halloween! Truly fab! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!

October 6, 2015 at 11:25 PM
Valerie-Jael said…
Wonderful post, thanks for linking the architectural/face page to Art Journal Journey, much appreciated. Regards, Valerie
October 6, 2015 at 11:52 PM
Valerie-Jael said…
Me again! I forgot to say thanks for joining us at TIOT this week! Valerie
October 7, 2015 at 12:33 AM
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
So pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at OUr Beautiful World!
October 7, 2015 at 1:09 AM
sirkkis said…
Fabulous art, Arnold. Love the flower.
Thank you for sharing with us at TioT.
October 7, 2015 at 2:34 AM
froebelsternchen said…
The card is awesome and the page is just wonderful and a beautiful sunflower indeed.... here already all rea gone ...autumn arrives!
Thank you for linking to Art Journal Journey! We are so happy to have you with us even though your arttime is so limited!
Great that making art brings so much to you! That sounds fab-
for me it's the best to make art and sharing .. that simply makes me HAPPY and let me find myself!
oxo
Susi
October 7, 2015 at 3:36 AM
Indrani said…
Good that you are occupied with creative work for most of the day!
Will look forward to your biweekly posts.
I like your work in this post. :)
Happy ABCW!
October 7, 2015 at 3:46 AM
sheila 77 said…
I do like your Halloween card, the skeleton with flowers in his hair, and your photograph of the orange sunflower is so happy and bright.
And of course I love your piece for AJJ, it is a very thoughtful piece and the mauvey pinks and blacks are a perfect combination.
October 7, 2015 at 4:20 AM
NCSue said…
Very creative!
Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/10/poor-little-birdie.html
October 7, 2015 at 5:06 AM
Julia Dunnit said…
Couldn't agree more. I can switch off shut down and work through a lot of mind clashing stuff while I'm simply playing with my craft stash. Its the greatest therapy.
October 7, 2015 at 6:04 AM
Jill said…
Hi Arnoldo, thanks for your encouraging words over on my blog. I love that Halloween card, it's a very special place we go to when we lose ourselves in our creative activities. I have recently started to meditate again, it's always hard to keep my mind still but I think it helps creativity blossom.
Enjoy
Jill
October 7, 2015 at 7:09 AM
Roger Owen Green said…
my blogging is my sanity lifeline!

ROG, ABCW
October 7, 2015 at 8:27 AM
Contagiously Crafty said…
Love the sunflower photo. So neat how you edited the photo. So glad to have found you through Our Beautiful World.
October 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Trubes said…
Such a lovely creative post Arnoldo,
thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us.
Just love the skeleton, must show it to my grandchildren.
Pretty marigold too.

Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
October 7, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Ali H said…
Thanks for visiting! Glad you are getting some soul restoring craft time despite your busy schedule! Ali #7
October 7, 2015 at 2:50 PM
Lisca said…
Love your post as usual. Particularly the sunflower with the quote from Romans.
I don't like Halloween I'm afraid, but the card is fun I suppose.
Have a great week,
Lisca#9
October 7, 2015 at 4:38 PM
Felix the Crafty Cat said…
Love your Halloween card, trying to get round this week as it didn't happen last week so I understand your difficulties. Have a lovely woyww and happy crafting, Angela x 19
October 7, 2015 at 4:59 PM
Sharon Madson said…
Great journal and photograph and verse. So creative! Thanks for sharing. #50
October 7, 2015 at 6:54 PM
Barbara said…
What a beautiful creation! I love so much brick background and skull is perfect for HAlloween! thank you for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge blog! Barbarayaya
October 7, 2015 at 10:54 PM
Sofie V said…
I love that Halloween card you made!

Greetings, Sofie #51
http://sofies-succulent-beads.blogspot.be/
October 7, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Karen Letchworth said…
OK.....gotta admit, it's kinda creepy. But SUPER cool. Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to share with us. You know how incredibly grateful I am that you share your talents with us, and I always enjoy seeing your creativity at work.
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
October 8, 2015 at 2:14 AM
My name is Erika. said…
Fun fun card and I love your journal page. Nice sketch of that artistic looking man! Great quote. It works perfect with this month's theme!
October 8, 2015 at 4:51 AM
Deb said…
Your art journalling is wonderful. Thank you for joining in with us at Let's Get Arty.
October 8, 2015 at 6:19 AM
Anita Houston The Artful Maven said…
LOVE the card!!! LOVE the added foliage on the head...just so cool! The colors are wonderful as well! LOVE the journal and photograph too. Great post!
October 8, 2015 at 8:11 AM
Little Artbee said…
Great page Arnoldo! I like the combination of stamps and drawing. I also like much your Halloween Card with the friendly skull,Bravo.
Dear Greetings
Sabine
October 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM
Jeannette said…
fantastic creations,loved so much.


blessing jeannette
October 8, 2015 at 9:57 PM
Barbara said…
Wonderful Halloween card! love the skull with flowers and their eyes are so beautiful! thank you for joining us this week on Simon says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! BArbarayaya
October 8, 2015 at 11:30 PM
Tracey FK said…
I am a candle girl rather than incense, but like you it is when I get into a painting or drawing... just the act of getting the paint brush in my hand slows my whole brain to calm... great post and I hope the studies are going well...xx
October 9, 2015 at 2:50 AM
sirkkis said…
I just came to say that your halloween card is fantastic. First time i see sympatic skeleton. I like he/she ‼
Happy PPF ♥
October 9, 2015 at 2:51 AM
Becky said…
Great page certainly different
October 9, 2015 at 3:51 AM
Ros Crawford said…
Your art work is terrific!! And that sunflower is stunning!! Thanks so much for sharing these at OBW!!
October 9, 2015 at 6:49 AM
Christine said…
Lovely page for the challenge Arnoldo! I like your Halloween piece too and a beautiful flower photo.
October 9, 2015 at 7:38 AM
Linda Kunsman said…
LOVE your Halloween card! Beautiful architecture illustration and sentiment. And a beautiful scripture for the sunflower. Have a happy weekend!
October 9, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Kate Robertson said…
Wonderful Skull rendition, awesome.
October 9, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Beth Niquette said…
I especially loved the second painting. Both of these are incredibly interesting and hold my eyes.
October 9, 2015 at 11:45 AM
AppleApricot Wen said…
Beautiful art and flower! Thank you for joining OBW :)
October 9, 2015 at 12:41 PM
DVArtist said…
Ohhhh Arnoldo! My heart be still. That first piece of art is magnificent!!! Ya know skulls and bones and me just go together. I see that you were in the "Zone" So nice that you make one of your posts here with us. Have a great weekend.
Nicole/Beadwright
October 9, 2015 at 7:10 PM
Giggles said…
Glad you are taking time to rejuvenate doing what you love! Love the architect of your own life...a powerful message for all!!

Hugs Giggles
October 10, 2015 at 1:37 AM
Deborah Frings said…
Wonderful work - love the journal page! And your Halloween card with that fantastic skull is amazing! Thanks so much for playing along with our Autumn theme challenge at The Male Room!
October 10, 2015 at 4:58 AM
denthe said…
Love that journalpage!
October 10, 2015 at 1:58 PM
Lynn Cohen said…
Terrific works, thanks for sharing. You do sound incredibly busy! Remember to care for yourself! HPPF
October 11, 2015 at 1:34 AM
Unknown said…
Gorgeous creations!! <3
October 11, 2015 at 2:42 AM
chrissie said…
All wonderful projects and so pleased you like making them and listening to music

Love Chrissie xx
October 11, 2015 at 6:37 AM
Faye said…
"I am an architect of my life" is so beautiful. The calligraphy is just perfect.
October 11, 2015 at 7:22 AM
Maura said…
Wonderful piece! Thanks for sharing your creative muse, I always enjoy learning how others get into the creative mode. Your skull is fun with the pumpkin color eyes and the flowers for "hair"- I love how this totally transforms the skull! Thanks for joining us this week for the Autumn challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge!
October 11, 2015 at 8:17 AM
Studio Kaufmann said…
Beautiful halloween art and love the figure in the gelli print
#SundaySketches
October 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM
GalleryJuana said…
I am enjoying the halloween themes this year and love that skeleton card! Happy sunday sketches.
October 11, 2015 at 11:10 AM
Lorraine said…
I love how you set the stage for your creativity. It must help to find mindfulness. Your work is wonderful and you surely capture the colors of autumn in that flower alone.
October 11, 2015 at 5:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful work. Love Madeline L'Engle and her spiritual perspective. I try and listen every day and follow the path. The process is the meditation for me. xox
October 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM
Kelly said…
Pretty pieces. the way you create is how I write. I use music that fits the book I'm working on. When I'm playing with art, though, I like to either turn on a symphony or 1950s music. Creative Blessings! Kelly #42
October 12, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Unknown said…
I am the architect of my life. What a great thought. Thanks for sharing. I hope you can do a lot of art work this week.
October 13, 2015 at 1:41 PM
Lula said…
Stunning pieces! Love the quotation too! Thanks for sharing it with us over at TioT challenge.
October 15, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Mary Elizabeth said…
Blessings on you as Arnoldo. Stunning card. Gorgeous colors and amazingly creative. Congrats on your spotlight over at SSS Monday Challenge! -- Mary Elizabeth
October 16, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Darnell said…
Congratulations on being featured by Simon Says Stamp, Arnoldo! You are so creative!! Hugs, Darnell
October 16, 2015 at 8:38 PM
mandysea said…
Oh I think I'm feeling like you at the moment, very overwhelmed by work commitment and need to withdraw - but just a little. Fabulous Hallowe'en card, and love your striking 'Let's Get Arty' submission too. The sunflower is so far different to what we see here in October - nonetheless, sunflowers always make me smile!
October 18, 2015 at 1:47 AM
Louise van Vuren said…
Wow! This is certainly very striking and a little bit creepy, just how you intended I guess, wonderfully creative, thank you for sharing this with us in The Male Room
Louise
October 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM
stefanie stark said…
Your notes are always as beautiful as the pictures! I read that text several times and it really made me feel so well. It's great how you have described your artsy moments! And I love the outcome too!
October 18, 2015 at 4:23 PM
Ludkasz said…
Great work!
Thank you for playing with us at Let's Get Arty .
October 30, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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