tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68955088317353680462024-03-18T04:23:56.694-04:00Mary CogleyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-83936239469227999022014-03-11T08:30:00.000-04:002014-03-11T08:30:01.039-04:00New Shop Items! Shiny Sea, Deep Winter, Shiny Sea<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Hello - ok! More new paintings! I decided to try a different style for "Shiny Sea" and went monochrome, with a splash of color. I hope you like it. Anyway, these three new items are listed on my Etsy Shop
"<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>". <br />
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Click the links just below to purchase them on Etsy:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181935167/shiny-sea-watercolor-painting-print-by" target="_blank">Shiny Sea</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181935425/deep-winter-watercolor-painting-print-by" target="_blank">Deep Winter</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181924200/quiet-dawn-watercolor-painting-print-by" target="_blank">Quiet Dawn</a><br />
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As always, if you are looking for an original of one of the prints I have for sale, I can create <i>an original watercolor</i>
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. <br />
<br />
Peace and joy to you, and <i>here's to trying different things, </i><br />
<b>Mary</b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-72548181714239251782014-03-08T03:15:00.001-05:002014-03-08T03:15:26.538-05:00New Shop Items! Mellow Morning Sunrise and Drumming!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Hello - It's finally "Spring Ahead" time. Real spring will surely come soon! As promised earlier, I listed three new items on my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>". <br />
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Click the links just below to purchase them on Etsy:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181921054/mellow-morning-watercolor-painting-print" target="_blank">Mellow Morning</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181931937/summer-joy-watercolor-painting-print-by" target="_blank">Summer Joy</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181920886/drummers-dream-watercolor-painting-print" target="_blank">Drummer's Dream</a><br />
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As always, if you are looking for an original of one of the prints I have for sale, I can create <i>an original watercolor</i>
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. <br />
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Peace<i> to all, and let's hope for Spring, Soon!,</i><br />
<b>Mary</b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-26408822890410078592014-03-08T02:22:00.001-05:002014-03-08T02:22:22.398-05:00Expressing Winter Thoughts 2014The past weeks have brought many snow falls to our area and a friend of mine posted the other day that he loved the silence that comes with snow. I do, as well, and it reminded me that there are positive aspects to the winter season. Among them are the quiet and peace when Mother Earth is wrapped in her white blanket for a time of rest and renewal. And there is the absolute beauty of a snowfall! Not to mention the unique quality of each snowflake! There are winter hikes through the woods and skiing and sledding for those who love them.<br />
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So I decided to honor the beauty and picturesque quality of winter by doing a few paintings. I painted "Winter Sunset" to capture the beautiful bronze reflections the sunset was making on the snow. Then, I painted "Tree Spirit" to honor the survival of a very old tree that has been damaged but has survived many winters. And finally, I painted "Winter Magic" to honor the barren beauty of winter. The frozen landscape is made magical by a hint of sun and the falling snow.<br /><br />I wish you all the peace of winter and look forward to the coming spring,<br />
<b>Mary</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com1Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-21140197683674263412014-01-31T04:48:00.002-05:002014-01-31T04:48:12.198-05:00Paintbox Days<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Looking back over last week; I realized I had not been able to paint due to some extra demands on my time. So by the weekend, I found myself really hungry for the joy and freedom of creating with color! It feels almost like a physical hunger for the energy of the water and colors and wonderful paper! In fact, to me.....colors even have a sound!<br />
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I was so excited to have free time to play with my watercolors that I did three paintings....one on Saturday and two on Sunday. The first two are just fun depictions of a drummer in a sort of beach setting which reminds me of the awesome cool feeling I get from hand drumming. The other makes me think of absolute joy. This happy primitive looking stick figure reminds me of how I feel at our annual Summer Rhythm Renewal.....four days of joyful drumming, dancing, and affirmation of one another. <br /><br />The third one is, once again; a sunrise, called Mellow Morning, pulled from my memories of August, 2013, at the Outer Banks, NC. I turn to these memories for happiness, comfort, and peace.<br /><br />Hopefully I have pulled the people who view my work into my space when I transfer my feelings into a watercolor painting. <br /><br />Soon these new offerings will be posted in my Etsy shop for you to purchase if you wish.<br /><br />Until then .....I will be "playing in my paint box".<br />
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<i>Wishing you joy!</i><b>Mary</b><br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com1Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-11944682102374126252014-01-15T05:45:00.000-05:002014-01-15T05:45:36.269-05:00Day's End<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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I have a lovely memory of evenings at the Outer Banks, North Carolina during our visit in summer, 2013. It is of a soft warmth, after the intense heat of the day has subsided and the setting sun bathes the sky, and the sand, in a warm glow. <br /><br />Things are peaceful and quiet now, and the beach-goers have taken their leave. Only a few hearty souls are trying their skill at surfing and the gulls are sweeping the sky or parading along the sand. <br /><br />It is a wonderful time to relax or meditate and be comforted in the gradually dimming light of day, as the sky turns from pink and gold to dusk.<br />
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Soon, I'll list a new painting inspired by this, called "Day's End."<br /><br />Wishing you Peace,<br /><b>MARY</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com1Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-7602173843565891732014-01-12T05:45:00.001-05:002014-01-12T05:45:32.024-05:00New Shop Items! Original Watercolors "Winter Memories" and "Moonlight Angel"<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Hello - 2014 is turning out to be very, very <i>cold</i>. Today, I've listed two more new original paintings on my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>". <br />
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Click the links just below to purchase them on Etsy:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/175486159/winter-memories-watercolor-painting" target="_blank">Winter Memories</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/175486231/moonlight-angel-watercolor-painting" target="_blank">Moonlight Angel </a><br />
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There is something about original art that is tactile and beautiful. I hope you'll consider these originals, and you can see some details about them in their item details on Etsy.<br />
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As always, if you are looking for an original of one of the prints I have for sale, I can create <i>an original watercolor</i> 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. <br />
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Peace, love, and <i>I hope you can make some wonderful winter memories despite the freeze!,</i><br />
<b>Mary</b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-72307569082267126702014-01-03T07:05:00.000-05:002014-01-03T07:05:02.936-05:00My Process<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<i>Hello and Happy New Year!</i> I hope your 2014 is full of positive events that inspire you and help you move forward with love and light.<br />
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I took a moment to photograph and document my process, so I hope you'll <a href="http://mary.cogley.info/p/blog-page_3.html" target="_blank">take a look</a> at the page I made! <br />
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With love,<br />
<b>Mary</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-74543647456399075442013-12-24T09:09:00.002-05:002013-12-24T09:09:57.915-05:00A Christmas Reverie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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My biggest wish for Christmas is to be one of the light bearers.<br />
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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.<br />
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<i>love, light and peace to all in this season of renewal,</i><br />
<b>Mary</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-66872542291982045552013-12-21T22:15:00.002-05:002013-12-21T22:15:40.286-05:00New Shop Items - ORIGINAL watercolor paintings "I am the Sun", "Storm Clouds", "First Snow"<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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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 <i>original</i> watercolor paintings on my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>".<br />
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Click the links just below to purchase them on Etsy:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173571426/i-am-the-sun-watercolor-painting?" target="_blank">I am the Sun!</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173592765/storm-clouds-watercolor-painting?" target="_blank">Storm Clouds</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173593319/first-snow-watercolor-painting-original?" target="_blank">First Snow 2013 </a><br />
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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 <i>an original watercolor</i> 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. <br />
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I hope you're staying warm this winter holiday season!<br />
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Peace, love, and <i>I am the Sun!</i>,<br />
<b>Mary</b><br />
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<b>PS - </b><i>how do you like the headshot portait my son Tom made for me? </i><b> </b> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-333970209028302013-12-14T02:45:00.002-05:002013-12-14T02:45:25.993-05:00New Shop Items - Heroic Angel and Angel of the Sun!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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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 "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>".<br />
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Click the links just below to buy them on Etsy: <br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172932203/heroic-angel-watercolor-painting-print?" target="_blank">Heroic Angel</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172932291/angel-of-the-sun-watercolor-painting?" target="_blank">Angel of the Sun</a><br />
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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 <i>an original watercolor</i> in this style, do let me know. I'd be happy to discuss the process and pricing for originals, with you. <br />
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Add some light and heroism to someone's life, and buy one today! :-) <br />
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Peace and love, and <i>Be A Hero</i>,<br />
<b>Mary</b> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-1705829795270739542013-12-11T23:28:00.004-05:002013-12-11T23:28:51.840-05:00New Shop Items - First Snow, Angel of the Shadows<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Hello! Here's something a little darker in palette than my usual, perhaps to suit the chillier winter weather.<br />
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I just listed my "First Snow" and "Angel of the Shadows" paintings on my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>". I hope you'll take a look at them. <br />
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You can see it on the Shop page on this site, or buy them here at Etsy:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172713697/first-snow-watercolor-painting-print-by" target="_blank">First Snow</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172713459/angel-of-the-shadows-watercolor-painting?" target="_blank">Angel of the Shadows </a><br />
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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 <i>create an original watercolor</i> for you as well. It would be my pleasure to discuss the process and pricing for that, with you.<br />
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These make great gifts for the upcoming holiday gift-giving season. :-) <br />
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Peace and love, and <i>Stay Bright</i>,<br />
<b>Mary</b> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-15308740785260192212013-12-09T20:09:00.002-05:002013-12-09T20:09:29.220-05:00New Shop Item - Golden Sunrise<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Hello! As <a href="http://mary.cogley.info/2013/12/golden-sunrise.html" target="_blank">promised the other day</a>, I just listed my "Golden Sunrise" painting on my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>". Take a look!<br />
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You can see it on the Shop page on this site, or get it here at Etsy:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172432421/golden-sunrise-watercolor-painting-print" target="_blank">Golden Sunrise</a><br />
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Wouldn't this warm up your Holiday Season.<br />
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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 <i>create an original watercolor</i> for you as well.<br />
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It would be my pleasure to discuss the process and pricing for that, with you. <br />
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Peace and love, and <i>Happy Holidays</i>,<br />
<b>Mary</b> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-56912683213363935712013-12-09T13:40:00.000-05:002013-12-09T17:14:44.036-05:00Inspiration in the Moonlight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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:<br />
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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.<br />
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She brings with her, a mantle of peace to cover the earth.<br />
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Peace to all,<br />
<b>Mary</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-17746670919578164832013-12-08T18:15:00.005-05:002013-12-08T18:15:59.694-05:00Golden Sunrise<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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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!<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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We'll list this painting on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">my Etsy Shop</a> soon, so please stay tuned!<br />
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Here's to days bathed in golden light!<br />
<b>Mary</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-16561276998037923852013-12-08T06:12:00.001-05:002013-12-08T06:18:04.609-05:00Storm Clouds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Storm Clouds Rolling into the Outer Banks at sunrise gave me inspiration for a painting that I did recently. <br />
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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.<br />
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I have called this work, simply, " Storm Clouds" Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-20871989751208366092013-12-07T15:29:00.001-05:002013-12-07T16:59:47.481-05:00Mind/Body Connections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Two people of interest have appeared in my view in the past couple of days.</i><br />
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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.<br />
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One is <b>Mitchell Gaynor, MD</b>, 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.<br />
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I tried out the different ones and found them to be supportive and relaxing immediately.<br />
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Another brilliant person was on Dr. Oz on 12-6-13. He is <b>David Hanscom MD</b>, 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. <br />
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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. <br />
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You may wonder what this has to do with my painting, drumming, meditation, Reiki and yoga practices....<br />
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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.<br />
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May all be well with you,<br />
<b>MARY</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-92153802797121813742013-12-05T08:00:00.000-05:002013-12-05T08:00:03.317-05:00New Shop Item - Morning Reflections<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Hello! I just listed a beautiful new item on my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>". Have a look! <br />
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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:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171854274/morning-reflections-watercolor-painting" target="_blank">Morning Reflections</a><br />
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I'm biased but I think any of the items would make perfect gifts this coming Holiday Season.<br />
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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. <br />
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With peace and love, and <i>Happy Holidays</i>,<br />
<b>Mary</b> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-57508084811186967122013-12-05T02:17:00.000-05:002013-12-05T02:17:11.401-05:00Martha Cichelli's Photos of her "Mary Cogley Wall" - Thanks!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0iicALXRLvU/UqAneyCbhkI/AAAAAAAAAXs/YNupaqPQejU/s1600/Martha+Cichelli%2527s+Mary+Cogley+Wall+2013-12-05_16-11-02.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Photo of Martha Cichelli's Mary Cogley Wall - Cool!" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0iicALXRLvU/UqAneyCbhkI/AAAAAAAAAXs/YNupaqPQejU/s1600/Martha+Cichelli%2527s+Mary+Cogley+Wall+2013-12-05_16-11-02.png" height="357" title="Martha Cichelli's Mary Cogley Wall" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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My friend Martha posted a picture of her "<i>Mary Cogley Wall</i>".<br />
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Take a look! How cool is that! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-35642180358140900322013-12-01T05:41:00.001-05:002013-12-05T01:56:46.738-05:00Angel Concepts<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGfTmNchqoo/Uo_srlSsRNI/AAAAAAAAAT0/fH9cI0d-FR8/s1600/mom+and+dad+bd+2013-11-23_08-44-22.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Photo of Roger and Mary Cogley at Roger's Birthday 2013" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zGfTmNchqoo/Uo_srlSsRNI/AAAAAAAAAT0/fH9cI0d-FR8/s1600/mom+and+dad+bd+2013-11-23_08-44-22.png" height="200" title="Roger and Mary Cogley at Roger's Birthday 2013" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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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". <br />
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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.<br />
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But more on that another day....<br />
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Peace,<br />
<b>Mary</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-9775516196885544072013-12-01T01:44:00.002-05:002013-12-01T01:44:44.065-05:00Basic Pinboard Tutorial from Rick CogleyMy son <a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/107046878530748803729" target="_blank">+Rick Cogley</a> made a screencast tutorial about Pinboard.in basics, namely the "bundles" feature. Check out the lesson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3z3LzdpqgY" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Pinboard is a lightweight web service for bookmarking. My Pinboard <a href="https://pinboard.in/u:cogley/" target="_blank">is here</a>. Have a look!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-87765195977504921072013-11-30T20:49:00.001-05:002013-11-30T20:49:19.808-05:00My Art at Mem Miller's Place!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<a class="g-profile" href="https://plus.google.com/112922840731131435755" target="_blank">+Mem Miller</a> put my art up on the wall at her place. Thanks Mem! By the way, check out <a href="http://getdimples.com/" target="_blank">her website</a> for "Dimples", a cool economical printing solution!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-89603081952807463012013-11-30T08:00:00.000-05:002013-11-30T08:27:04.058-05:00New Shop Items - Angel of Freedom and Angel in the Window<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://img1.etsystatic.com/023/0/8841173/il_570xN.531199829_41bt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Photo of Mary Cogley's Angel in the Window" border="0" height="200" src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/035/1/8841173/il_570xN.533536340_6qp1.jpg" title="Mary Cogley's Angel in the Window" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
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Hello! I hope you'll take the time to view and hopefully buy my two new shop items, prints of my <i>Angel in the Window</i> and <i>Angel of Freedom</i> watercolor paintings. You can see them on the Shop page of this site, or click these links to my Etsy Shop "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryCogley" target="_blank">Signature Energy Impressions</a>":<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171209575/angel-in-the-window-watercolor-painting" target="_blank">Angel in the Window</a><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171209509/angel-of-freedom-watercolor-painting" target="_blank">Angel of Freedom</a><br />
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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. <br />
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With peace and love, and Happy Holidays,<br />
<b>Mary</b> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com0Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-30426239136070522792013-11-27T06:25:00.000-05:002013-11-30T04:26:54.601-05:00Big Snow!We are expecting a big snow storm today....good day for making pumpkin pies and painting.<br />
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Wishing you all safety in your travels.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-59101056047229550212013-11-27T05:56:00.002-05:002013-11-27T18:57:22.434-05:00Inspiration This morning I read a poem about snow that was so unique and wonderfully descriptive<br />
about lines of snow racing to a finish line....that I was once again inspired to paint some snow<br />
I had been thinking about that since winter came charging in to our area and painted one the<br />
the other day....I so want to capture the feeling of the words I read....an interesting inspiration<br />
for today....<br />
With joy,<br />
MaryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11864816145841116916noreply@blogger.com1Irwin, PA 15642, USA40.3245138 -79.701154940.3003023 -79.7414954 40.3487253 -79.6608144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895508831735368046.post-30251831883331314942013-11-27T05:51:00.003-05:002013-11-27T18:53:47.983-05:00Snowy Morning<br />
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This morning there is a light coating of snow, with a promise of more to come. I will use it as<br />
inspiration to paint today.<br />
In Peace,<br />
Mary<br />
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