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Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings

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H.O.N.O.R.ing The Fallen…

18 Thursday Sep 2014

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“Honor”

New Art Mixed Media Painting

Military Dog Tags

Sharon Cummings

2014

In remembrance of Edward T. Denham III.

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Military Art Prints Dog Tags

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Some Gave A.L.L…

24 Saturday May 2014

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I’ve Been L.U.C.K.Y…

23 Friday May 2014

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I will be in Orlando, FL this Memorial Day weekend with my daughter enjoying fun food, pampering and relaxing at the Gaylord Resort. I work hard and rarely take time off, so I do not consider this indulgent or lucky (though to many it surely is).  But that is not what I am talking about.  What I am referring to in my title is the fact that my loved ones who have served in the military have always come home. My Grandfather saw combat in World War 2 and made it out alive.  My Dad served during the Korean War and also came back to the United States with his life and without injury.  Two of my uncles have served and they are still with us today.  

So as we start this Memorial Holiday weekend with thoughts of BBQ’s and shopping, I am taking a moment to be silent and pray.  I am praying for all of the people out there who have not been as fortunate as I have.  Those that suffer the loss of the ones they loved who are now gone forever.  For so many it is not just a day off from work or a trip to the beach. And for me it is not a time to point fingers or judge governments either.  It is simply a time of remembrance and compassion….

Be safe this Memorial Day…

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Oh, My Sweet Carolina

25 Tuesday Mar 2014

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When I think of North Carolina, the Ryan Adams’ song “Oh, My Sweet Carolina” comes to mind.  He croons “All the sweetest winds they blow across the South.  Oh my sweet Carolina.”  As a Southern girl, I know these words are true.  I have traveled all over the United States, and those sweet winds always call me back.  I have never found a place so lovely as home.

I have spent a lot of time in the great state of North Carolina.  I love the city of Asheville with it’s mountains, quaint shops and great restaurants.  It is a quintessential Southern town with lots of charm that we are known for down here.  I am also a big fan of Winston-Salem with it’s beautiful gardens and art museums.

I am looking forward to going back soon.  As Ryan says, “May you one day carry me home.  Up here in the city feels like things are closing in.  The sunsets just my light bulb burning out……”

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North Carolina Art Maps Canvas Prints For Sale

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F.L.O.R.I.D.A.

15 Saturday Mar 2014

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bradenton, disney, epcot, florida, florida beaches, florida map, map of florida, miami, sarasota, state, state maps, state of florida, states, tallahassee, tampa, the sunshine state, the united states, travel, United States, universal studios, vacation

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For those of you following my map quest, I should say that I will not be creating all 50 states unless someone requests that I do so.  Nothing personal to all of my Wyoming fans, but a rectangle really does not make for much excitement. 😉  So I’ve found myself attracted to the funky shaped states such as my own: Florida.

Known as the “Sunshine State” for obvious reasons, Florida is kind of shaped like a gun which I find somewhat fitting.  Because every time I read a news report about some bizarre crime, the scene is always somewhere in Florida.  Truly we have many interesting people here and the real crazies seem to be drawn to it.  If a man is going to eat another man’s face while he sleeps, it will happen in Florida.  If someone will be attacked with a dead squirrel….yup, it will be here.

All of the oddities aside, I love my state.  I have lived here almost my entire life and I have no desire to move anywhere else.  If you want entertainment we have Disney, Epcot, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens.  But the real attraction are our beaches.  They are absolutely stunning!  Sarasota’s powder white sands and turquoise waves equals heaven to me.  I love the lush tropical landscaping and the relaxed atmosphere of the smaller cities.

Some interesting Florida facts:

  • Florida covers 58,560 square miles of area. 4,298 square miles are water.
  • There are 30,000 lakes and over 1,300 golf courses.
  • Florida has over 1,300 miles of coastline with 800 miles of beaches.
  • Florida has a warm climate throughout the year with a rainy/stormy season in the summer.
  • Florida’s capitol city, Tallahassee, was the only southern capitol east of the Mississippi River to remain in southern hands for the duration of the Civil War.  
  • Amelia Island is the only location in the U.S. to have been ruled under eight different national flags.
  • The nation’s oldest city St. Augustine, was settled by Spanish explorers in 1565.
  • The Florida Everglades are the only place in the world where alligators and crocodile co-exist.
  • Santa Rosa County’s Blackwater River State Forest area offers over a million acres of protected wilderness with miles of hiking trails and canoeing routes and has been dubbed the “Canoe Capitol of Florida.”
  • More than 3,000 Seminole Indians live on six reservations throughout the state of Florida: Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Hollywood, Immokalee and Tampa.

Florida State Map Counties Canvas Wall Art

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Going Places?

01 Saturday Mar 2014

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abstract art, abstract maps, art, blue, blue art, colorful maps, colorful wall art, interior design, map, map wall art, maps, maps as art, Massachusetts, Massachusetts map, Michigan, Michigan State Map, new york, new york map, new york state map, red, red art, snowbirds, state maps, State of Massachusetts, state of Michigan, states, travel, United States, wall art, wall decor

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I am one of those people who gets focused on one thing and I cannot let go.  “A dog with a bone” as one of my friends likes to say. Even though I am preoccupied with Society 6 at the moment, my work is still going places. Namely to Michigan, New York and Massachusetts. 🙂  I have been to two of these states so far and plan to pick up New York on my way to Canada soon.

Where are YOU going?

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More maps are on their way including some fun country pieces.  I love creating these as they combine my love of color and my attraction to interesting shapes. 🙂

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Stay tuned for the next adventure!

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All My Exes Live In Texas…

24 Monday Feb 2014

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Actually they live in Florida, but that doesn’t rhyme. 😉  I have been to Texas a few times during the Winter months.  I thought I might find love there, but It was just cold and brown.  While I am working on some maps, I decided that this one should definitely be colorful!  I’ve been seeing a lot of map wall art lately.  People love them because they are traditional and add a touch of sophistication to any room.  Abstract art on the other hand can be a bit scary for a lot of people.  I’ve combined the traditional with the modern to create a map that anyone can hang and enjoy. 🙂

Here are some interesting facts about this big state:

  1. Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State.
  2. The Alamo is located in San Antonio. It is where Texas defenders fell to Mexican General Santa Anna and the phrase Remember the Alamo originated. The Alamo is considered the cradle of Texas liberty and the state’s most popular historic site.
  3. The lightning whelk is the official state shell.
  4. Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it. They are: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, and the United States.
  5. Although six flags have flown over Texas, there have been eight changes of government: Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, United States 1865-present
  6. The King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
  7. During the period of July 24-26, 1979, the Tropical Storm Claudette brought 45 inches of rain to an area near Alvin, Texas, contributing to more than $600 million in damages. Claudette produced the United States 24 hour rainfall record of 43 inches.
  8. More wool comes from the state of Texas than any other state in the United States.
  9. Edwards Plateau in west central Texas is the top sheep growing area in the country.
  10. Texas is the only state to enter the United States by treaty instead of territorial annexation.
  11. The state was an independent nation from 1836 to 1845.
  12. Texas boasts the nation’s largest herd of whitetail deer.
  13. A coastal live oak located near Fulton is the oldest tree in the state. The tree has an estimated age of more than 1,500 years.
  14. Sam Houston, arguably the most famous Texan, was actually born in Virginia. Houston served as governor of Tennessee before coming to Texas.
  15. Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.

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Are You Hanging On?

08 Wednesday Jan 2014

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http://fineartamerica.com/featured/hanging-on-the-american-spirit-by-william-patrick-and-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html

It must be really hard to watch someone you love go off to war.  Whether it is your parent, sibling or child, the fear must be pretty intense.  I only have one child and the worst I go through is waiting for her to get home at night when she is out with friends.  I am very blessed.  

My Dad served in the Korean war long before I was born and while I never had to deal with that kind of sense of longing and worry, I know my grandparents sure did.  I had an opportunity to read some letters that my Dad sent them while he was deployed.  He was not a person of many words, so it was pretty special for me to get to read these.  The letters showed a young man who was extremely homesick and who had found a new appreciation for his parents and all that he had left behind at home.  Life seemed a lot more precious to him while he was there.  

My husband William Patrick took this photo yesterday while driving around Tampa running errands.  He thought it was cool and it certainly is.  But to me it also provokes a strong emotion of missing someone and hanging on with all of your might.  It exemplifies the American Spirit….

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Coloring the world with abstract art & photography. Interests include pets, animals, dogs, cats, spiritual life, yoga, people, health, fitness, music, coffee, food, wine, and a whole lot more!

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