Creating light so magically within a digital medium is an art in itself and something that Renee Biertempfel does absolutely beautifully. Her artwork is gorgeous, and I love the fact that she sometimes talks us through the process of her painting techniques and we get to see the original drawings too! Renee’s worlds are wonderful and totally unique with a distinctive style that her fans really appreciate. Her love of the Art Nouveau period perfectly compliments the grace and flow of her own delightful work and then some of her paintings have sweet humour too and that brings a joyful balance. That about sums up my dear friend herself, gentle and charming with a good sprinkling of fun! It was such a treat to finally meet Renee face to face in the spring, having been speaking on the ‘phone for the last few years, and I’m greatly looking forward to more happy times when we get together next month… I am thrilled that her updated web site www.artbyrenee.com is now ready for us to see with some brand new treasures that Drew and I can’t wait to bring over – yay! If you do visit, and know how (!) you could also check out Renee and Brigid Ashwood’s Second Life gallery and store - I’m really hoping that when we’re actually together in the same room with these extremely clever artists, that they’ll hold my hand and show me how to get in there as I would like to try to play too!! (If I ever get to understand this ‘Tomorrow’s World’ concept, I’ll keep you posted – eek…)_

We have some very special visitors here at night, and although I’ve got video footage, sadly I haven’t yet got a good enough photo to post, as they are badgers and it’s always dark! These amazing creatures with such handsome features come right up to our back door as that is where the bird feeders are and there is always something on the floor for them to snuffle up. Plus I often put out extra for all our nocturnal friends. They also know that I have a birdbath dish on the ground that is perfect for them to drink from in a dry spell like we have now. We feel so deeply privileged to be able to sit inside with the outside light on and just observe these gentle creatures – badger watching, though late at night, puts everything into perspective as you just have to stay still and enjoy!

Magical Blessings, Be

“You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world.” – Woodrow Wilson