Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wednesday's Grace Notes



Wednesday's Grace Notes



Jesus washing others feet in the form of pedicures, laughing in the face of fear, lessons in humility, using music to heal broken souls, sisters to bring me joy, friends that give me strength and strangers that help me to heal.



Please, "Celebrate the day!"

Monday, April 25, 2011

Angels Unaware



Angels Unaware





When I was in the hospital after my brain stem stroke in '96 my night nurse came by my bed and shared her sorrows, life of neglect, pain and suffering. After a deep pause she said "but after seeing the miracle of healing with you I can now believe in Jesus again."





Sometimes God gently places us in darkness so that so that we can be His light.





Celebrate the day... where ever you are.





Monday's Grace Notes



Monday's Grace Notes



Finding peace in the storm, baby powder, perfume, freedom of choice, trying new recipes, saving money, problem solving, and finding roses amongst the thorns.



Celebrate the day!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Saturdays Grace Notes



Saturdays Grace Notes



It may be Friday but Easter's coming! Instead of going down with the ship, cry "man overboard!" and jump to safety! the kindness of strangers, my guitar, and being resilient.



Celebrate the day!



Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Wednesday's Grace Notes




Wednesday's Grace Notes




Kashi Go Lean breakfast cereal, my son Steve bringing me healthy groceries from Whole Foods, painting pastel portraits late into the night, trying new things, knowing that I am complete with God, and taking time to pray and letting Him talk for a change.




Celebrate the day!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tuesday's Grace Notes



Tuesday's Grace Notes



Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and finding out that it is a train (gotta see the sense of humor), electric pencil sharpeners when they work, my nine year old Panda Puppy Sheltie, painting for the fun of it between commissioned paintings, and my son Steve coming over today to fix me lunch... he is a really good cook!



Celebrate the day!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Monday's Grace Notes


Monday's Grace Notes

Being true to myself; self knowledge, the color orange, Speaking the positive; love, passion, gratitude, joy, enthusiasm, hope... Nutella and marmalade on a rice cake, and acting the way I want to feel.

Celebrate the day!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Sunday's Grace Notes


Sunday's Grace Notes

Hugging my 24 year old lovely daughter and smelling her beautiful blond hair, Looking out of my windows and seeing my 27 year old Steve's magical botanical garden everywhere, giving away my art for the benefit of others no strings attached, My home health nurse Jeri, freshly steamed green beans w/balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese, my art studio.. small but mine, watching the clouds fly across the full moon, and people who stick with you, even though it may be raining, and remind you how to dance.

Celebrate the day!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Thursday's Grace Notes


Thursday's Grace Notes

Wanting what I have, less is more... do less, receive more, dark chocolate, goals to have more fun, cutting coupons, art students and cupcakes, and another day begins!

Celebrate the day!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Wednesday's Grace Notes


Wednesday's Grace Notes

Having the music in me, sisters and the bond that they share, the courage to move forward, coffee on the back patio, having a game plan for a,b, and c, and getting unstuck... just ask Winnie-the-Pooh, the honey may be yummy but sometimes ya' need to get out of your sweet spot and carry on.

Celebrate the day!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Tuesday's Grace Notes


Tuesday's Grace Notes

Finding a bargain, hitting "snooze" on the alarm, "dreaming awake", a new pair of socks, found money, a contagious laugh, My sister Michele's posting on Facebook pictures of the two of us as kids, and remembering the house that you grew up in.

Celebrate the day!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Perks Of Working For Yourself


Perks Of Working For Yourself

Making myself the Employee Of The Month, I get to play dress up and wear a lot of different hats, when my boss gives me too much work I can tell her "lighten up", I get to choose the Musaque, I get to think outside of the box and then have the freedom to climb back in for safety, and I get that one nap a day! Life is good!

Monday's Grace Notes


Monday's Grace Notes

Self discipline, finally getting a clue, taking responsibility for my own happiness, Glenn going kayaking, new "Bella" piano music from "Twilight", jumping into a Monday routine and my chocolate mint birthday cake. Okay, here we are again, my Monday morning diet begins. Self discipline...

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Sunday's Grace Notes


Sunday's Grace Notes

Being alive to live another year, what an honor, going to Target, the many people in my life, buying Easter stickers for my music students, Glenn's chili with artisan bread, the different rooms in my house (I use all of them), and spilling mustard on my shirt. It is just part of life and I am thankful.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

April "Two For One Pet Portraits"


April "Two For One Pet Portraits"

Love your pet? Two For One Pet Portrait Offer for the month of April. For details go to





Thursday's Grace Notes


Thursday's Grace Notes


Finding the remote control, hearing the "ding" on the toaster, the sound of a sliding glass door, the smell of a movie theater lobby, yellow roses that smell like yellow roses, home grown tomatoes, and plain warm pancakes in the morning.

Celebrate the day!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Featured artist Yvonne C. Lozano


About Yvonne C. Lozano BIOGRAPHY I am originally from New Orleans, LA, but have been living most my life in Jacksonville, FL. As a child I was always interested in learning and exploring the world around me with an emphasis on tapping into the creative & expressive side of my brain. Art has been an ever evolving and never ending learning process in my life. I went to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts where I majored in drawing and painting, which is also where most of my serious art training began. I went on to study at Jacksonville University, graduating in 2001 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a concentration in printmaking. I work primarily in acrylics on canvas documenting my childhood memories, but I have recently gotten into doing large-scale murals as well. My work has been seen nationally through the Progressive People’s Biennial Exhibit from 2007-2009; it has made it’s way into corporate art collections such Baptist Hospital South & Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL; I have been selected as a featured artist on such online sources as Fine Art America, Blick Art Materials Facebook Page, & Liquitex Artist Materials Facebook Page; In addition, I have been getting involved in public art projects throughout the city to help expose the community to the benefits of art, such as: exterior murals, collaborative works, and art hunts.

Tuesday's Grace Notes


Tuesday's Grace Notes

Untangled clothes hangers, when the washer doesn't eat the socks, finding a handicapped parking space, taking risks and playing it safe, and lighting a candle "just because".

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Sunday's Grace Notes


Sunday's Grace Notes

Blooming bromiliads, saying "Hi" to neighbors, malted Easter eggs, getting back into old routines, The Sunday paper sale circular, finding mis placed items... again, silence before the music begins, sharing that one french fry, and buzzards... okay they may be in bad taste, ahem, but man do they soar!

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Saturday's Grace Notes


Saturday's Grace Notes

The inside of a green pepper, not wearing a "do not disturb" sign around my neck, a comforting bowl of cereal and getting the milk 'just right', not sitting alone at the lunch table, friends that donate their time and gas to come see me, a"go past go, collect $200.00 and get out of jail free" card, (Monopoly) and Confederate Jasmine on the verge of blooming.

Celebrate the day!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Angels Unaware


Angels Unaware

When I had my brain stem stroke in '96 I was hanging out in the hospital and had been there for about a week. At 4:00 in the morning the nurses and aids felt that it was time to throw on the lights and change the sheets. A small nurse came to my bedside and holding my sheets began to talk. At length. She told me about her bad marriage, illnesses, financial problems, and feeling all alone in the world. " But after seeing the miracle of you (my recovery) I now can believe in Jesus again." Wow! Humbling! And all that I needed to do was to have a stroke and lie there.

Jesus rocks!


Friday's Grace Notes


Friday's Grace Notes

Changing over the laundry from the washer to the dryer and not dropping anything, napping during a thunderstorm, watching the sunrise on overcast days, "Blue Dog" commissioned painting, our "pet" baby box turtle "Sherman" living in our backyard, confused Mallard ducks hanging out in our neighborhood, and sunflowers.

Celebrate the day!