Tuesday, December 24, 2013

A Christmas Reverie

As Christmas arrives, I have some thoughts to share.  I believe that there is a Divine Source that is all about love, peace, and intelligence.  Possibly the Creator of all the galaxies and universes could be made up of supreme energy and light.  I think it has been molded into all that is.

Over 2000 years ago, One came among us to teach us by example and to change the world for the better.  He has been called the Light of the World.  That light comes from the Creator, through us.....not only the Masters and Gurus but ALL of us.  We each carry that light and can be a light to others as we travel this realm.

It seems to me that there are many  spiritual beings in the earthly realm who are spreading that light and peace and helping to transform the earth.

My biggest wish for Christmas is to be one of the light bearers.

As I express myself through painting or drumming; I make an effort to build up that positive energy around me.  I use a lot of light and color in my paintings, as well. I also sense that light and energy come through me as I work.

love, light and peace to all in this season of renewal,
Mary

Saturday, December 21, 2013

New Shop Items - ORIGINAL watercolor paintings "I am the Sun", "Storm Clouds", "First Snow"

Mary Cogley by Tom Cogley
Hello - if you have been reading this blog, you'll know I have mentioned that I can arrange to create an original painting for you, so here's a first: this time for the first time, I listed three original watercolor paintings on my Etsy Shop "Signature Energy Impressions".

Click the links just below to purchase them on Etsy:

I am the Sun!
Storm Clouds
First Snow 2013

These are beautiful original paintings, and you can see some details about them in their item details on Etsy. As always, if you are looking for an original of one of the prints I have for sale, I can create an original watercolor in that style. So, do let me know. I'd be happy to discuss the process and pricing for originals, with you. Any questions? Just ask.

I hope you're staying warm this winter holiday season!

Peace, love, and I am the Sun!,
Mary

PS - how do you like the headshot portait my son Tom made for me?  

I am the Sun!
Storm Clouds
First Snow

Saturday, December 14, 2013

New Shop Items - Heroic Angel and Angel of the Sun!

Heroic Angel
Hi, because sometimes we all need a hero and some light in our lives, let me present my "Heroic Angel" and "Angel of the Sun", just listed in my Etsy Shop "Signature Energy Impressions".

Click the links just below to buy them on Etsy:

Heroic Angel
Angel of the Sun

If you look at the item details on Etsy, you can see I'm listing these as matted prints or note cards. But if you'd like an original watercolor in this style, do let me know. I'd be happy to discuss the process and pricing for originals, with you.

Add some light and heroism to someone's life, and buy one today! :-)

Peace and love, and Be A Hero,
Mary

Angel of the Sun

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

New Shop Items - First Snow, Angel of the Shadows

Angel of the Shadows
Hello! Here's something a little darker in palette than my usual, perhaps to suit the chillier winter weather.

I just listed my "First Snow" and "Angel of the Shadows" paintings on my Etsy Shop "Signature Energy Impressions". I hope you'll take a look at them.

You can see it on the Shop page on this site, or buy them here at Etsy:

First Snow
Angel of the Shadows

Take a peek at the item details (on Etsy), and you will note that this is a matted print (or note cards). However, do let me know if you'd like me to create an original watercolor for you as well. It would be my pleasure to discuss the process and pricing for that, with you.

These make great gifts for the upcoming holiday gift-giving season. :-)

Peace and love, and Stay Bright,
Mary

First Snow 2013


Monday, December 9, 2013

New Shop Item - Golden Sunrise

Golden Sunrise by Mary Cogley
Hello! As promised the other day, I just listed my "Golden Sunrise" painting on my Etsy Shop "Signature Energy Impressions". Take a look!

You can see it on the Shop page on this site, or get it here at Etsy:

Golden Sunrise

Wouldn't this warm up your Holiday Season.

From the item details you will note that this is a matted print (or note cards), but if you like, let me know and I can create an original watercolor for you as well.

It would be my pleasure to discuss the process and pricing for that, with you.

Peace and love, and Happy Holidays,
Mary


Inspiration in the Moonlight

Yesterday , another Angel inspiration occurred to me.  I could envision an angel appearing in front of a full moon, carrying peace to blanket the earth. Here were my thoughts about it:

Moonlight Angel appears in a starry sky as an image projected in the light of a full moon.  The angel is formed of energy and colorful light....somewhat the same as the color of a sky at sunrise.

She brings with her, a mantle of peace to cover the earth.

Peace to all,
Mary

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Golden Sunrise

Mary Cogley at Nags Head NC
My painting called "Golden Sunrise""was inspired by a morning at Nags Head, N.C., when the sun turned everything to gold.  It was glorious to see!

The sky, the ocean, and the sand all took on a shimmering quality and the most beautiful golden color!  It all seemed to blend and dance before my eyes.

It is just one of many lovely scenes I was presented with as I walked the beach at sunrise every morning at the Outer Banks.

We'll list this painting on my Etsy Shop soon, so please stay tuned!

Here's to days bathed in golden light!
Mary

Storm Clouds

Storm Clouds Rolling into the Outer Banks at sunrise gave me inspiration for a painting that I did recently.  

It was dramatic and colorful with such contrast between the dark clouds and the sharpness of the sudden appearance of the sun from beneath them.  I watched and photographed them for quite a while and eventually the clouds dissapated and gave way to the power of the sun to bring its morning light.

I have called this work, simply, " Storm Clouds"

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Mind/Body Connections

Two people of interest have appeared in my view in the past couple of days.

They both are working with the mind/body connection to enable people to improve their health or their lives.  I have been interested in concepts such as these for years and was fascinated to read or hear about these two Doctors and their research.

One is Mitchell Gaynor, MD,  who uses imagery and meditation with targeted sound to help with brainwave entrainment and balance.  He uses binaural beats and specific sounds to achieve this goal. There are samples of this on line and his recordings can also be purchased on iTunes.

I tried out the different ones and found them to be supportive and relaxing immediately.

Another  brilliant person  was on Dr. Oz  on 12-6-13.  He is David Hanscom MD, who is a well known orthopedic surgeon.  He has found that many back surgeries are done on people who have normal spines for their age.  He has been concerned about patients being in chronic pain for years following an illness, injury or surgery.  He discovered that the pain of these events is memorized by the brain and continues long after the event has passed.   He developed a way for people to create new brain pathways and has been quite successful in treating  people with chronic pain allowing them to become pain free.  He has written a book called "Back in Control"  which is available on Amazon.com.

As a former RN and a holistic Reiki practitioner, these subjects are of much interest to me.  It has been found that a 50% reduction in chronic pain can be achieved by mindfulness practices, meditation and yoga.

You may wonder what this has to do with my painting, drumming, meditation, Reiki and yoga practices....

I have found that when I am engaged in any of these; I tend to lose myself and just leave behind any aches and pains I might be having.  So that is a "win-win" for me!  The pleasure of all the things i love and am passionate about combined with the benefit of mind/body connection and the healing it brings.

May all be well with you,
MARY

Thursday, December 5, 2013

New Shop Item - Morning Reflections

Photo of Mary Cogley's Morning Reflection
Morning Reflections
Hello! I just listed a beautiful new item on my Etsy Shop "Signature Energy Impressions". Have a look!

This is my "Morning Reflections" painting, from a morning at the shore at Nags Head, North Carolina. You can see it on the Shop page on this site, or here at Etsy:

Morning Reflections

I'm biased but I think any of the items would make perfect gifts this coming Holiday Season.

Please note, this is a matted print (or note cards), but if you like, let me know and I can create an original watercolor for you as well. It would be my pleasure to discuss the process and pricing for that, with you.

With peace and love, and Happy Holidays,
Mary


Martha Cichelli's Photos of her "Mary Cogley Wall" - Thanks!

Photo of Martha Cichelli's Mary Cogley Wall - Cool!
Martha Cichelli's Mary Cogley Wall - Cool!
My friend Martha posted a picture of her "Mary Cogley Wall".

Take a look! How cool is that!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Angel Concepts

Photo of Roger and Mary Cogley at Roger's Birthday 2013
Roger and me
My concept of angels has changed so much over the years!  When I was growing up I thought of them as they are pictured on "holy cards" ....cards that depict religious figures such as Jesus, Mother Mary, various saints and the angels.

At that time, I envisioned them as kind of sweet-natured beings with fluffy wings who kind of hovered around waiting to help or guard you from harm, or possibly telling you what you should or shouldn't do......reminding you of the many rules of conduct that my early religion espoused.

Now, however, many years later, my idea of who and what Angels are has changed so much that it amazes me! My vision of them now is of large and powerful, wondrous creatures who have beautiful white or many colored light streaming from them.  That is what we "see""as wings.  Also they can move with lightning speed, at will"; and so we say "they can fly".   


They have each been giving special attributes or qualities of the Divine, and seem to help with particular problems of us who are spirits on an earthly journey.

But more on that another day....

Peace,
Mary

Basic Pinboard Tutorial from Rick Cogley

My son +Rick Cogley made a screencast tutorial about Pinboard.in basics, namely the "bundles" feature. Check out the lesson here.

Pinboard is a lightweight web service for bookmarking. My Pinboard is here. Have a look!

Saturday, November 30, 2013

My Art at Mem Miller's Place!

Mary Cogley's Art at Mem Miller's
+Mem Miller put my art up on the wall at her place. Thanks Mem! By the way, check out her website for "Dimples", a cool economical printing solution!

New Shop Items - Angel of Freedom and Angel in the Window

Photo of Mary Cogley's Angel in the Window
Angel in the Window
Hello! I hope you'll take the time to view and hopefully buy my two new shop items, prints of my Angel in the Window and Angel of Freedom watercolor paintings. You can see them on the Shop page of this site, or click these links to my Etsy Shop "Signature Energy Impressions":

Angel in the Window
Angel of Freedom

These items are prints of originals, but, please let me know if you would like to order an original painting as well. It would be my pleasure to discuss options.

With peace and love, and Happy Holidays,
Mary


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Big Snow!

We are expecting a big snow storm today....good day for making pumpkin pies and painting.

Wishing you all safety in your travels.

Inspiration

This morning I read a poem about snow that was so unique and wonderfully descriptive
about lines of snow racing to a finish line....that I was once again inspired to paint some snow
I had been thinking about that since winter came charging in to our area and painted one the
the other day....I so want to capture the feeling of the words I read....an interesting inspiration
for today....
With joy,
Mary

Snowy Morning



This morning there is a light coating of snow, with a promise of more to come.  I will use it as
inspiration to paint today.
In Peace,
Mary


Today's Thoughts

Today's thoughts My waking thought was wondering how much snow there would be outside my window. The next thought that occurred was to wonder if I would have time today to do all the fun and interesting things I have planned. I am seeing my life with Thanksgiving for all that it holds. Mary

Monday, November 25, 2013

New Shop Items - Sunrise Morning and Guardian of the Night

Photo of Mary Cogley's Guardian of the Night
Guardian of the Night
Hello! I hope you'll take the time to view and hopefully buy my two new shop items, prints of my Sunrise Morning and Guardian of the Night watercolor paintings. You can see them on the Shop page of this site, or click these links:

Sunrise Morning
Guardian of the Night

These items are prints of originals, but, please let me know if you would like to order an original painting as well. It would be my pleasure to discuss options.

With peace and love,
Mary


Sunday, November 24, 2013

Web connections

After researching our options, my son, Rick (+Rick Cogley), found the best way for me to publish my art to Social Media and Etsy in order to sell my work.

I am beyond grateful and so excited to see my refreshed and updated website!

I now have a "beach" theme on the site which is always a favorite for me. It gives me joy just to see the pictures displayed there.

Hoping for good fortune to come my way and that others will like my paintings and purchase some to enjoy at home.

So off I go .....touring the internet with my wares.

Wishing you all abundance and fulfillment this Thanksgiving week,
Mary

Refreshed Site and Etsy Shop

Thanks to my son +Rick Cogley, I have a refreshed site, and new shop on Etsy. Stay tuned for more posts about my art.

With love,
Mary