20 Monday Jul 2015
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12 step, peace, peaceful, pray, prayer, praying, serenity, serenity prayer, spiritual art, spiritual prints, spirituality, sunset, twelve step
“Serenity Prayer Sunset”
Photography with text
Sharon Cummings
2013
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22 Monday Jun 2015
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attitude of gratitude, gratitude, gratitude prayer, healing, love, meditation, pray, prayer, praying, self help, self improvement, spirituality, thank you
“Gratitude Rocks”
Mixed Media Art
Sharon Cummings
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A few years ago I was introduced to the idea of a “gratitude rock”. First you find a rock that is interesting or attractive to you. You then place the rock by your bed on your nightstand and each night you hold the rock in your hands and think of as many things as you can that you are grateful for for that day. It really gets you into a positive mindset before going to bed and plants a seed that your life is abundant. The more you use your rock, the more your seeds will grow. You will find your attitude becoming more positive even in the daytime. Bad days become a little less heavy when you actively search for the good each night. Give it a try!
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03 Tuesday Mar 2015
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art, Artist, artwork, healing, healing art, lianne schneider, paintings, prayer, prints
Today’s blog is not about me. I dedicate today’s post to my good friend Lianne Schneider who at this moment is in ICU fighting for her life. As a fellow artist, she has been so supportive of my work and many other creatives, both online and in person. She is a giving and kind soul. I cannot express in mere words how much she has meant to the online art community I circle in. I am asking that anyone who reads this to please take a moment to say a prayer for her healing and also for strength for her friends and family. Thank you.
I own the beautiful piece you see above titled: Between Sea And Shore. You can see ALL of Lianne’s beautiful artwork here: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lianne-schneider.html
06 Tuesday Jan 2015
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art, blessing, Colorful Art, Family, feather, friends, house warming gift, love, native american, native american art, prayer, spirit, spirituality
Cherokee Blessing Prayer
Colorful Feather Art Print With The Words Of A Beautiful Blessing
Sharon Cummings
2015
I wish all of you many happy trails this year and I hope that my art can be a rainbow on your shoulder sometimes. 🙂
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10 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted in Art, Gift Ideas
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angel, angels, blue abstract art, blue art, comfort, comforting art, compassion, god, healing, help, hope, prayer, spirituality
“Never Alone”
Painting Acrylic on Canvas
Sharon Cummings
2003
My “Never Alone” painting has always been one of my most popular pieces. It’s true that blue is a soothing color and many people like it, but I believe that it is the sentiment that draws people in. As I sell a lot of this image around the Holidays, it makes me pause and say a prayer of gratitude for the life I now have. I also ask for comfort to those who will not be having a “happy” Holiday season.
I know what it is like to have Christmas marred by pain and suffering. When I was 10 years old, my father killed himself just a few short days before the magical event. I can still see the carefully wrapped gifts under the tree as we gathered after the funeral. I remember thinking that I didn’t want anything ever again for Christmas. For many years the Holidays were just a painful reminder of what was missing and what would never be. It wasn’t until I had my own child that the joy was brought back to the Season. Her zeal and delight in all things festive is infectious. It was her energy that helped heal me.
So for those that mourn loss or those that are hanging on to the sick, I wish that you feel that you are never alone…Whether you believe in God, angels or just the healing energy of others…
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27 Wednesday Aug 2014
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“Comfort”
Screen print from etched acrylic and ink.
Sharon Cummings
Circa 1992
This piece is definitely a one off by me. It started as an etching on a hard acrylic sheet that was then inked and pressed on a screen press. I remember the acrylic being very difficult to scratch into. I still have the block and the original sketch to this piece. A rare find…
10 Tuesday Dec 2013
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I have a lot of artwork stored in my computer. I’ve listed some pieces, only to take them down later due to lack of interest. But what I have found is that I can continue to work with a piece at a later date to create something entirely new and fresh that DOES get a lot of attention! This is a very new process for me. In the past, when I was done, I was done. I never went back to an old piece to rework it. I think that the digital age has really helped me over this hump. Out with the old and in with the new!
08 Sunday Dec 2013
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I am not an alcoholic. In fact, I rarely drink and when I do I am such a lightweight it is laughable. A half a glass of wine and I am good. However, I have done a 12 step program. I am a recovered Bulimic. Bulimia is a form of food addiction. I have not binged/purged in over 20 years. It was a long and difficult journey and I got some professional help too.
These days I have a very healthy outlook on food and even at Thanksgiving keep my portions to what is right for my body. I no longer crave the physical pain of overeating to mask the emotional pain from childhood abuse. When I feel hurt, I grab a paint brush instead of a cookie. I am healed.
The Serenity Prayer was a big part of my recovery and I still repeat it in my head whenever I am feeling stressed. It is a very calming mantra.
For all of those who have dealt with addictions and have overcome, I solute you! For those who are still struggling, I dedicate this piece to you. May you also find the peace, courage and wisdom you need….
28 Thursday Nov 2013
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If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.
This is one of my favorite prayers and I say it first thing every morning when I awaken and last thing before I go to sleep. I am truly grateful for my life. I have had a hard one, but I have always had gratitude in my moments of prayer. I understand that my presence here is a gift from the Universe. Challenges are what allow me to see all of the good in my life with absolute clarity. Right now I have so much love, health, friendship and success that I can see no other way to live it but in gratitude. I still struggle at times, but even in the darkest hours there is always something to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
