As an artist I think that Sheila Wolk captures movement in an exquisite way and that is possibly because she initially began her career as a successful sports artist. I think that her amazing observations and fluid depictions are so talented and give an inspirational feel to her paintings that seem to come alive as you watch them. Her beautiful fantasy work is so detailed and believable that one feels drawn into the dream and at one with the movement. Sheila’s delicate style becomes breathtaking as the truth in her figures seem to want to emerge from the page… This is gorgeous fantasy art and her web site is www.sheilawolk.com  I’m sure you will enjoy the experience.

The first and most important enchanted task of the day here is to make a cup of tea - truly, our lives and business are dependent on it. It is an odd thing to write about as most of my blogs are nature based, but I feel that tea is one of my blessings and therefore should be mentioned. It is also the best way to conduct an interview for Faerie Magazine Int. in Britain, in fact, I haven’t managed one yet without! What is it about these fragrant leaves steeped in boiling water with a dash of milk that can literally run a company, soothe an upset, celebrate a wonderful recording session here with our youngest son or welcome in a dear guest, or even a delivery man! This odd ritual is sacred to my life and for that I have to thank my mother who is seventy five years young today! She followed her mother, my beloved grandnana, who was still heartily enjoying her cups of tea at 100 years old and taught me the art of laying proper afternoon tea, that is still my very favourite time of the day and much more preferable to me than an evening meal. Making a cup of tea is the first thing we do on returning home, to warm us up on a cold winter’s day or cool us down in the summer, fuel a long nights writing session, sit and put the world to rights or ease us all down after an awesome piece of theatre with our eldest son. I have experienced many momentous things in my life over tea, including the amazing memory of my first cuppas after giving birth, both times! In fact, to take out a thermos of steaming tea when we go on a journey, suddenly doesn’t seem too fuddy-duddy now that we’re older. Maybe it’s just that our blessings get simpler as we gain in age or maybe we just appreciate the simpler things in life more. Raise your mugs and warm that pot…     

Magical Blessings, Be

“A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt