Lily McSweetie

Paw Print Mugs

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Cannister Set

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I love the side handle to hold the spoon

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Renaissance Festival

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Renaissance Festival Kansas City 2009

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Renaissance

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Pumpkin Patch

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Dock at Blue Springs Lake Marina

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Lori's Baby Chicks 1 week old

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My Final Painting for Hollys Dorm

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"The Poet"
He is a solitary figure, robed in simplicity and
Kindness; He sits upon the lap of Nature to draw his
Inspiration, and stays up in the silence of the night,
Awaiting the descending of the spirit.

4th of July

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I pray your heart will open up to mine

Music Is The Language of The Soul

2009-06-28T10:24:00.004-08:00

My dear friend Ponytail Steve.
A true, fine artist he is, with his Harmonica that speaks his soul
“Music speaks what words we cannot express"

For Glory ~a small show for you

2009-06-22T22:28:00.006-08:00

I walked thru my house and just took random pictures of my art projects in all stages and all different mediums. We have a collection, of painting, sculpture, pottery , watercolor, acrylic, Raku, wood carving and burnings.I love it all. I love to make it then i am lost after that. I just make it...and it just sits around everywhere. But Glory I wanted you to see what different mediums i work in and give you a taste of my style. Enjoy. Not sure how long i'll leave these up.

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For Glory

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The clay used is an oil based clay that never dries out. I will hopefully finish this piece someday. The process is to make a "mother mold", pour a wax sculpture then off to the bronze foundry it goes. If only i had my own bronze foundry. That is my dream come true.

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Just looking at my paint palette makes me feel better.
This is who i really am

These are fresh off the wheel today. My before pictures.
Such a creative fun day. I've been working so much, I forgot this is where i really belong...sitting at my wheel. It's where I feel my "Be Still & Know". Time to change things around. Make more pottery and show up for my job less. Whoever thought up the deal of wasting our lives working for green pieces of dirty paper anyway?
I have sOo many ideas for projects.

2009-06-10T19:26:00.002-08:00

My other child graduated in May from college. Sitting outside the auditorium there was this great big guy just wandering around with this baby doll. Completely entertaining!

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I took this photo in January, on my way home from visiting my daughter at college. So many things have happened since then and they are all good. Time continues to slip on by and that just plain scares me.

My Beautiful Son

2009-06-10T18:29:00.004-08:00

I am blessed with the most amazing son in the world. I went to a Revival Meeting with him Friday night in the inner city. He is a leader for a youth group. I'm so glad i had my camera to capture this moment in time. He gave part of his testimony that night. In the deepest part of my heart and soul, I was moved to tears of joy and gratitude. I was watching God at work right in front of me.
I don't know how He did it. Gave up His one and only Son for us. He loves us that much.
My son gave me the best Mother's Day present i've had yet. He took me riding on his motorcycle for hours, we stopped at the lake and talked about life and God. Thank you God for this most amazing young man.

Spring

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Meet Gus

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The Cutest Puppy in the World

Buddy

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hangin with his babies

My Best Friend

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"...he will be our friend for always and always and always." ~ Rudyard Kipling

Early Morning

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Taken early in the morning just as the fog was lifting. I couldn't even see across the lake thru the fog.

And God Never Made Any Two Things Alike

2008-10-31T07:51:00.003-08:00

This photo was not retouched in any way. These are the actual incredible colors.

Colors That Sings

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I don't think it would matter if it was sunny or raining outside. Just looking "at" this window is joy.

I am a part of all that I have seen.

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Bringing In The Daily Paper

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Just doing his job

The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël

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Reflections

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"The outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs”

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I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes. ~e.e. cummings

An Old Soul

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Peacock

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Inner Beauty & Grace

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Kansas City Zoo

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I went to the Zoo Sunday hoping to take some great shots. I've been wanting to go for a very long time. It was a beautiful October fall day. In my anticipation of seeing exotic animals...after walking all around, my heart just sank. The cages were very small. I made eye contact with many of the animals and it just felt like despair coming from them. The whole experience was very disheartening. This picture sums it up.
Needless to say, in a city this size, it's a crime to keep animals locked up like that. I wanted to set them all free. I don't think i'll ever go back.

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Pure Joy

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Buddy Brown

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On the Wheel

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These are my hands throwing a pot on the wheel. I just love pottery.

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."

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Moose

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My friend's new puppy. He just appeared one day and she immediately scooped him up. She is never without Moose. It's nice, to have a best friend like that.

Inside Union Station

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Woman with Vase

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Found her in downtown Kansas City, not sure who sculpted it or the history behind it. She looks sad.

God's Painting

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"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
Matthew 22:37-39

Inside Union Station

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A refreshing visit to my friend's horse farm.
Horses are such swift elegant creatures.

Buddy's New Baby

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Art Field Trip

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My New Fountain

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My 1st Gourd Carving

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This is my 1st attempt. I used dyes and my wood-burner. I chose feathers.
I have a thing for feathers.

1st Tomato

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My 1st Tomato of the summer. The plant was grown from seeds. I love watching God's miracles. My gourds are just beginning to vine out. I'm hoping for a good season. I'm already anxious to carve on them.

Sunset

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Sunset

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Our Deepest Fear

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Quote From the Movie....Coach Carter

Fishing

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Buddy= 1 Wood-Bass
Me= 0

Buddy Brown

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She Can't Leave Me Now

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1st Ones of the Year

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What a special day I was blessed with. My youngest daughter came home today from college for the summer. Within 2 hours of her arrival, we grabbed our chairs, camara, rods and reels and headed down to the lake, just like old times. We spent the day fishing in the pond behind the house. Just the two of us, catching up on life. And we both caught a huge catfish to top it off.
The sun was shining and clouds floated by reflecting on the water, as I reflecting on this past year. Oh how i missed her and am so happy she is home. It was a perfect day. Thank You God.

Moonlight

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Bird Watching

Worship

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"The worship of God is nowhere defined in scripture. That's because it's such a powerful outpouring of our hearts toward the Lord" and represents such love, gratitude and devotion that it cannot be put into words; nor can it be defined by a song, a shout, or silence. Jesus said, "True worshipers will worship the Father in SPIRIT and truth." (Jn. 4:23).

My lovely friend Ginger said that.

Velutinous

2008-03-12T19:39:00.005-08:00

I brought home these feathery seed pods from a winter walk in the woods. They make me think if I blow on them and make a wish it will come true. I am continually amazed at the beauty all around.

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Just A Note

2008-02-26T06:08:00.003-09:00

Over the Holidays, I did a small art show with a few of my art friends. The "Angel Lidded Vessel", which I posted earlier, I decided not to put it in the show or sell. It was just extra special to me and I wanted to keep it.
Shortly after, a friend I hadn't seen in several years called and said their Father had died and did I have any type of urn they could buy, as the "store bought" versions weren't going to cut it.
Of course, the Angel Lidded Vessel was the 1st thing to come to mind. I did not sell it, but gave it as a gift, a gift back to the Universe of Life.
Looking back, I think The Holy Spirit had a hand in the making of that piece.
Somewhere it says, "Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God."
God, Thank You for the blessing to be a part of that.

Amaryllis

2008-02-26T05:54:00.008-09:00

This amaryllis was forced into bloom in my kitchen window ~ with my little helper of course.
This stunning red flower has come to symbolize pride, determination and radiant beauty.

Quiet Beauty of Winter

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In Loving Memory

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In Loving Memory of my Father, Alfred Paul Milash, who died on January 21st 2008
My heart aches as I miss you dearly. I'll always love you.
When some time passes and the pain subsides, I will be able to talk about you.
Your Loving Daughter,
Katrinka

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Winter Walk

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My New Grand-puppy

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My Sweet-Ass Hat

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I just have to show off my new bad-ass hat. I bought it at an art show. My art friend, Sandra, makes these. I have to guard it with my life when i go out. You wouldn't believe how many people have tried to steal my hat.
Yea, I know....it ROCKS

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Today is 1 Year since I quit Smoking

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Cigarettes Not Smoked 7,300

Money saved $1,095.00

Remember Your Roots

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Camouflage

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She lays utterly still
afraid to move
blending into the camouflage
hoping for safety