#weareallconnected — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #weareallconnected, aggregated by home.social.
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You know Russell Brand; video book review of his book, How to Become a Christian in 7 Days
Reading How to Become a Christian in 7 Days by Russell Brand is exactly the uproarious romp I thought it might be! It contains loads of addiction recovery prompts, biblical quotes and stories, as well as Russel's personal (and deep) shares from his own periods of self reflection. I can't say enough good things about the book already, though I am only about 2/3 of the way through it. How to Become a Christian in 7 Days* --Russell Brand As to why I chose to read this book, well, we've watched […] -
Podcast with Julia AnchorHaven; the Falling Consciously Online Conference in September; More on DMSO
Did you catch my YouTube podcast with Julia AnchorHaven? Julia did a sound healing on me that helped me a LOT! Here's the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/NkqKRieZUpA?si=Ri5UZWbQ_VKERMRs During our conversation, we promoted Gina Virginia Casella's new Fall conference that's coming September 19th, 2026. I hope you'll sign up to get more information about it and consider purchasing a ticket ($60 Canadian). Here's the link: https://buymeacoffee.com/ginavirginiacasella/extras Falling […] -
A sailboat watercolor and oil pastel sketch; new podcast dropped this morning; DMSO
I began a sketch yesterday, but didn't finish it until today (Tuesday's are our busy day around here, picking up groceries and running errands). I'm fairly pleased with it, but always feel I could do better. I think for me, right now, it's getting the sizing correct. For instance, I think I got the line between the water and the sky right, and the size of the sailboat. But the white watercolor paint doesn't do anything on the page, so typically, for anything white I leave it alone and let the […] -
A sailboat watercolor and oil pastel sketch; new podcast dropped this morning; DMSO
I began a sketch yesterday, but didn't finish it until today (Tuesday's are our busy day around here, picking up groceries and running errands). I'm fairly pleased with it, but always feel I could do better. I think for me, right now, it's getting the sizing correct. For instance, I think I got the line between the water and the sky right, and the size of the sailboat. But the white watercolor paint doesn't do anything on the page, so typically, for anything white I leave it alone and let the […] -
A sailboat watercolor and oil pastel sketch; new podcast dropped this morning; DMSO
I began a sketch yesterday, but didn't finish it until today (Tuesday's are our busy day around here, picking up groceries and running errands). I'm fairly pleased with it, but always feel I could do better. I think for me, right now, it's getting the sizing correct. For instance, I think I got the line between the water and the sky right, and the size of the sailboat. But the white watercolor paint doesn't do anything on the page, so typically, for anything white I leave it alone and let the […] -
A sailboat watercolor and oil pastel sketch; new podcast dropped this morning; DMSO
I began a sketch yesterday, but didn't finish it until today (Tuesday's are our busy day around here, picking up groceries and running errands). I'm fairly pleased with it, but always feel I could do better. I think for me, right now, it's getting the sizing correct. For instance, I think I got the line between the water and the sky right, and the size of the sailboat. But the white watercolor paint doesn't do anything on the page, so typically, for anything white I leave it alone and let the […] -
A sailboat watercolor and oil pastel sketch; new podcast dropped this morning; DMSO
I began a sketch yesterday, but didn't finish it until today (Tuesday's are our busy day around here, picking up groceries and running errands). I'm fairly pleased with it, but always feel I could do better. I think for me, right now, it's getting the sizing correct. For instance, I think I got the line between the water and the sky right, and the size of the sailboat. But the white watercolor paint doesn't do anything on the page, so typically, for anything white I leave it alone and let the […] -
A watercolor and oil pastel fractal design
I played around with the watercolors yesterday, after working up a fractal type of design from a page out of an old calendar. I couldn't replicate the fractals, but I loved how the watercolors flowed over the oil pastels on the page! I may make more of this kind of art! Calendar fractal design (top); My "fractals in blue" oil pastel/watercolor art. --Sheila Murrey In the coming days, I'll be sketching more images out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection--so stayed tuned. I've […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/16/a-watercolor-and-oil-pastel-fractal-design/
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A watercolor and oil pastel fractal design
I played around with the watercolors yesterday, after working up a fractal type of design from a page out of an old calendar. I couldn't replicate the fractals, but I loved how the watercolors flowed over the oil pastels on the page! I may make more of this kind of art! Calendar fractal design (top); My "fractals in blue" oil pastel/watercolor art. --Sheila Murrey In the coming days, I'll be sketching more images out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection--so stayed tuned. I've […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/16/a-watercolor-and-oil-pastel-fractal-design/
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A watercolor and oil pastel fractal design
I played around with the watercolors yesterday, after working up a fractal type of design from a page out of an old calendar. I couldn't replicate the fractals, but I loved how the watercolors flowed over the oil pastels on the page! I may make more of this kind of art! Calendar fractal design (top); My "fractals in blue" oil pastel/watercolor art. --Sheila Murrey In the coming days, I'll be sketching more images out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection--so stayed tuned. I've […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/16/a-watercolor-and-oil-pastel-fractal-design/
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A watercolor and oil pastel fractal design
I played around with the watercolors yesterday, after working up a fractal type of design from a page out of an old calendar. I couldn't replicate the fractals, but I loved how the watercolors flowed over the oil pastels on the page! I may make more of this kind of art! Calendar fractal design (top); My "fractals in blue" oil pastel/watercolor art. --Sheila Murrey In the coming days, I'll be sketching more images out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection--so stayed tuned. I've […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/16/a-watercolor-and-oil-pastel-fractal-design/
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A watercolor and oil pastel fractal design
I played around with the watercolors yesterday, after working up a fractal type of design from a page out of an old calendar. I couldn't replicate the fractals, but I loved how the watercolors flowed over the oil pastels on the page! I may make more of this kind of art! Calendar fractal design (top); My "fractals in blue" oil pastel/watercolor art. --Sheila Murrey In the coming days, I'll be sketching more images out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection--so stayed tuned. I've […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/16/a-watercolor-and-oil-pastel-fractal-design/
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Two new sketches using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I did two new sketches from out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection and thought you'd enjoy them. This is my butterfly sketch in progress, because I had no idea that I would finish it yesterday due to all the white dots (so much black to color in), and it did take some time: Butterfly artwork of Richard's on the left; my version of the butterfly sketch on paper on the right (in progress). Though I did make a little mistake on the top of the rose, and even laid awake last night […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/13/two-new-sketches-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Two new sketches using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I did two new sketches from out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection and thought you'd enjoy them. This is my butterfly sketch in progress, because I had no idea that I would finish it yesterday due to all the white dots (so much black to color in), and it did take some time: Butterfly artwork of Richard's on the left; my version of the butterfly sketch on paper on the right (in progress). Though I did make a little mistake on the top of the rose, and even laid awake last night […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/13/two-new-sketches-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Two new sketches using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I did two new sketches from out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection and thought you'd enjoy them. This is my butterfly sketch in progress, because I had no idea that I would finish it yesterday due to all the white dots (so much black to color in), and it did take some time: Butterfly artwork of Richard's on the left; my version of the butterfly sketch on paper on the right (in progress). Though I did make a little mistake on the top of the rose, and even laid awake last night […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/13/two-new-sketches-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Two new sketches using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I did two new sketches from out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection and thought you'd enjoy them. This is my butterfly sketch in progress, because I had no idea that I would finish it yesterday due to all the white dots (so much black to color in), and it did take some time: Butterfly artwork of Richard's on the left; my version of the butterfly sketch on paper on the right (in progress). Though I did make a little mistake on the top of the rose, and even laid awake last night […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/13/two-new-sketches-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Two new sketches using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I did two new sketches from out of my husband's 100+ framed paintings collection and thought you'd enjoy them. This is my butterfly sketch in progress, because I had no idea that I would finish it yesterday due to all the white dots (so much black to color in), and it did take some time: Butterfly artwork of Richard's on the left; my version of the butterfly sketch on paper on the right (in progress). Though I did make a little mistake on the top of the rose, and even laid awake last night […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/13/two-new-sketches-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Tiger sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I looked through some of my husband's 100+ framed paintings to see if I thought I might attempt a sketch of a few more, recall the lions: This is a face on tiger. I love Richard's artwork. He always creates a mat for his art as well, so we just print and frame. Easy! He used to sell these for $100 each, but has taken his artwork down due to low sales and too many scam-like emails coming in to him. Tiger artwork of Richard's on top; my version of the tiger sketch on paper. I got a little […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/12/tiger-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Tiger sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I looked through some of my husband's 100+ framed paintings to see if I thought I might attempt a sketch of a few more, recall the lions: This is a face on tiger. I love Richard's artwork. He always creates a mat for his art as well, so we just print and frame. Easy! He used to sell these for $100 each, but has taken his artwork down due to low sales and too many scam-like emails coming in to him. Tiger artwork of Richard's on top; my version of the tiger sketch on paper. I got a little […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/12/tiger-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Tiger sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I looked through some of my husband's 100+ framed paintings to see if I thought I might attempt a sketch of a few more, recall the lions: This is a face on tiger. I love Richard's artwork. He always creates a mat for his art as well, so we just print and frame. Easy! He used to sell these for $100 each, but has taken his artwork down due to low sales and too many scam-like emails coming in to him. Tiger artwork of Richard's on top; my version of the tiger sketch on paper. I got a little […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/12/tiger-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Tiger sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I looked through some of my husband's 100+ framed paintings to see if I thought I might attempt a sketch of a few more, recall the lions: This is a face on tiger. I love Richard's artwork. He always creates a mat for his art as well, so we just print and frame. Easy! He used to sell these for $100 each, but has taken his artwork down due to low sales and too many scam-like emails coming in to him. Tiger artwork of Richard's on top; my version of the tiger sketch on paper. I got a little […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/12/tiger-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Tiger sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I looked through some of my husband's 100+ framed paintings to see if I thought I might attempt a sketch of a few more, recall the lions: This is a face on tiger. I love Richard's artwork. He always creates a mat for his art as well, so we just print and frame. Easy! He used to sell these for $100 each, but has taken his artwork down due to low sales and too many scam-like emails coming in to him. Tiger artwork of Richard's on top; my version of the tiger sketch on paper. I got a little […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/12/tiger-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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The watercolors I use now
Thanks to Walmart extending me the offer to become a Recognized Reviewer, I have been searching their 1,000 items list for the last few days and thinking about all the things we need, or want, plus what we might give as holiday gifts, especially to the granddaughters. I'm beyond excited to know that because I've freely given Walmart hundreds (I think it's over 1,000 by now actually), mostly on food items we've bought from them in the two years we've lived in New Hampshire, that NOW, I will […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/the-watercolors-i-use-now/
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The watercolors I use now
Thanks to Walmart extending me the offer to become a Recognized Reviewer, I have been searching their 1,000 items list for the last few days and thinking about all the things we need, or want, plus what we might give as holiday gifts, especially to the granddaughters. I'm beyond excited to know that because I've freely given Walmart hundreds (I think it's over 1,000 by now actually), mostly on food items we've bought from them in the two years we've lived in New Hampshire, that NOW, I will […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/the-watercolors-i-use-now/
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The watercolors I use now
Thanks to Walmart extending me the offer to become a Recognized Reviewer, I have been searching their 1,000 items list for the last few days and thinking about all the things we need, or want, plus what we might give as holiday gifts, especially to the granddaughters. I'm beyond excited to know that because I've freely given Walmart hundreds (I think it's over 1,000 by now actually), mostly on food items we've bought from them in the two years we've lived in New Hampshire, that NOW, I will […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/the-watercolors-i-use-now/
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The watercolors I use now
Thanks to Walmart extending me the offer to become a Recognized Reviewer, I have been searching their 1,000 items list for the last few days and thinking about all the things we need, or want, plus what we might give as holiday gifts, especially to the granddaughters. I'm beyond excited to know that because I've freely given Walmart hundreds (I think it's over 1,000 by now actually), mostly on food items we've bought from them in the two years we've lived in New Hampshire, that NOW, I will […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/the-watercolors-i-use-now/
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The watercolors I use now
Thanks to Walmart extending me the offer to become a Recognized Reviewer, I have been searching their 1,000 items list for the last few days and thinking about all the things we need, or want, plus what we might give as holiday gifts, especially to the granddaughters. I'm beyond excited to know that because I've freely given Walmart hundreds (I think it's over 1,000 by now actually), mostly on food items we've bought from them in the two years we've lived in New Hampshire, that NOW, I will […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/the-watercolors-i-use-now/
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Child on tree swing sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I felt inspired, since receiving my new watercolor kit (Thanks to Walmart! See my next article where I explain the program and show you the kit), that I got to sketching and painting right away yesterday afternoon! I decided to attempt another one of the sketches I've held onto for months (from Linda Lewis' blog). Let me know what you think of it: Linda Lewis' child on tree swing sketch on laptop and my version of child on tree swing sketch on paper --Sheila Murrey My child on tree swing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/child-on-tree-swing-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Child on tree swing sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I felt inspired, since receiving my new watercolor kit (Thanks to Walmart! See my next article where I explain the program and show you the kit), that I got to sketching and painting right away yesterday afternoon! I decided to attempt another one of the sketches I've held onto for months (from Linda Lewis' blog). Let me know what you think of it: Linda Lewis' child on tree swing sketch on laptop and my version of child on tree swing sketch on paper --Sheila Murrey My child on tree swing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/child-on-tree-swing-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Child on tree swing sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I felt inspired, since receiving my new watercolor kit (Thanks to Walmart! See my next article where I explain the program and show you the kit), that I got to sketching and painting right away yesterday afternoon! I decided to attempt another one of the sketches I've held onto for months (from Linda Lewis' blog). Let me know what you think of it: Linda Lewis' child on tree swing sketch on laptop and my version of child on tree swing sketch on paper --Sheila Murrey My child on tree swing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/child-on-tree-swing-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Child on tree swing sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I felt inspired, since receiving my new watercolor kit (Thanks to Walmart! See my next article where I explain the program and show you the kit), that I got to sketching and painting right away yesterday afternoon! I decided to attempt another one of the sketches I've held onto for months (from Linda Lewis' blog). Let me know what you think of it: Linda Lewis' child on tree swing sketch on laptop and my version of child on tree swing sketch on paper --Sheila Murrey My child on tree swing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/child-on-tree-swing-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Child on tree swing sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I felt inspired, since receiving my new watercolor kit (Thanks to Walmart! See my next article where I explain the program and show you the kit), that I got to sketching and painting right away yesterday afternoon! I decided to attempt another one of the sketches I've held onto for months (from Linda Lewis' blog). Let me know what you think of it: Linda Lewis' child on tree swing sketch on laptop and my version of child on tree swing sketch on paper --Sheila Murrey My child on tree swing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/10/child-on-tree-swing-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Lady sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
As another "thank you" to my artist, blogger and "soul sister" pal, Linda Lewis... here's a lady she sketched back on April 28th, 2026: https://creativeartworksblog.com/2026/04/28/tuesday-4-28-2026/ And as Linda has suggested to me, when "you get to the point where the process becomes more like an escape from something on your to-do list, rather than an item on it. THAT’S when you’ll really smile." And I am smiling, Linda. This was FUN! Lady sketch, Linda's original on laptop screen; my […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/09/lady-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Lady sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
As another "thank you" to my artist, blogger and "soul sister" pal, Linda Lewis... here's a lady she sketched back on April 28th, 2026: https://creativeartworksblog.com/2026/04/28/tuesday-4-28-2026/ And as Linda has suggested to me, when "you get to the point where the process becomes more like an escape from something on your to-do list, rather than an item on it. THAT’S when you’ll really smile." And I am smiling, Linda. This was FUN! Lady sketch, Linda's original on laptop screen; my […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/09/lady-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Lady sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
As another "thank you" to my artist, blogger and "soul sister" pal, Linda Lewis... here's a lady she sketched back on April 28th, 2026: https://creativeartworksblog.com/2026/04/28/tuesday-4-28-2026/ And as Linda has suggested to me, when "you get to the point where the process becomes more like an escape from something on your to-do list, rather than an item on it. THAT’S when you’ll really smile." And I am smiling, Linda. This was FUN! Lady sketch, Linda's original on laptop screen; my […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/09/lady-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Lady sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
As another "thank you" to my artist, blogger and "soul sister" pal, Linda Lewis... here's a lady she sketched back on April 28th, 2026: https://creativeartworksblog.com/2026/04/28/tuesday-4-28-2026/ And as Linda has suggested to me, when "you get to the point where the process becomes more like an escape from something on your to-do list, rather than an item on it. THAT’S when you’ll really smile." And I am smiling, Linda. This was FUN! Lady sketch, Linda's original on laptop screen; my […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/09/lady-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Lady sketch using pencil, marker and oil pastels
As another "thank you" to my artist, blogger and "soul sister" pal, Linda Lewis... here's a lady she sketched back on April 28th, 2026: https://creativeartworksblog.com/2026/04/28/tuesday-4-28-2026/ And as Linda has suggested to me, when "you get to the point where the process becomes more like an escape from something on your to-do list, rather than an item on it. THAT’S when you’ll really smile." And I am smiling, Linda. This was FUN! Lady sketch, Linda's original on laptop screen; my […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/09/lady-sketch-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Sketch of the lions using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I have completed a sketch of a male and female lion that my husband, retired graphics specialist, Richard Murrey drew and illustrated many years ago and a print of which, hangs in our living room. He used to display his art on a couple of websites, but now, has decided dealing with the random emails and follow through is too much for him. I'm simply thankful he continues to write a few songs and organize them for our radio shows! I'm making this more of an art day because I am still dealing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/07/sketch-of-the-lions-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Sketch of the lions using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I have completed a sketch of a male and female lion that my husband, retired graphics specialist, Richard Murrey drew and illustrated many years ago and a print of which, hangs in our living room. He used to display his art on a couple of websites, but now, has decided dealing with the random emails and follow through is too much for him. I'm simply thankful he continues to write a few songs and organize them for our radio shows! I'm making this more of an art day because I am still dealing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/07/sketch-of-the-lions-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Sketch of the lions using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I have completed a sketch of a male and female lion that my husband, retired graphics specialist, Richard Murrey drew and illustrated many years ago and a print of which, hangs in our living room. He used to display his art on a couple of websites, but now, has decided dealing with the random emails and follow through is too much for him. I'm simply thankful he continues to write a few songs and organize them for our radio shows! I'm making this more of an art day because I am still dealing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/07/sketch-of-the-lions-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Sketch of the lions using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I have completed a sketch of a male and female lion that my husband, retired graphics specialist, Richard Murrey drew and illustrated many years ago and a print of which, hangs in our living room. He used to display his art on a couple of websites, but now, has decided dealing with the random emails and follow through is too much for him. I'm simply thankful he continues to write a few songs and organize them for our radio shows! I'm making this more of an art day because I am still dealing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/07/sketch-of-the-lions-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Sketch of the lions using pencil, marker and oil pastels
I have completed a sketch of a male and female lion that my husband, retired graphics specialist, Richard Murrey drew and illustrated many years ago and a print of which, hangs in our living room. He used to display his art on a couple of websites, but now, has decided dealing with the random emails and follow through is too much for him. I'm simply thankful he continues to write a few songs and organize them for our radio shows! I'm making this more of an art day because I am still dealing […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/07/sketch-of-the-lions-using-pencil-marker-and-oil-pastels/
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Thai scene sketch with pencil and oil pastels
I just finished a sketch of a Thai scene (thanks and link to Linda Lewis), from a lovely sketch that Linda shared on Apr. 7th! That's how far behind I am on my sketching. That is on the list of several I've saved from Linda to help me learn and stay motivated. It was one of her first Thai scenes with all the wires! I don't know if I did it justice or not, but will share it anyway. This Thai street scene sketch is modeled from the one Linda did on Apr. 7th, 2026 and you can find it here on […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/06/thai-scene-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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Thai scene sketch with pencil and oil pastels
I just finished a sketch of a Thai scene (thanks and link to Linda Lewis), from a lovely sketch that Linda shared on Apr. 7th! That's how far behind I am on my sketching. That is on the list of several I've saved from Linda to help me learn and stay motivated. It was one of her first Thai scenes with all the wires! I don't know if I did it justice or not, but will share it anyway. This Thai street scene sketch is modeled from the one Linda did on Apr. 7th, 2026 and you can find it here on […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/06/thai-scene-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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Thai scene sketch with pencil and oil pastels
I just finished a sketch of a Thai scene (thanks and link to Linda Lewis), from a lovely sketch that Linda shared on Apr. 7th! That's how far behind I am on my sketching. That is on the list of several I've saved from Linda to help me learn and stay motivated. It was one of her first Thai scenes with all the wires! I don't know if I did it justice or not, but will share it anyway. This Thai street scene sketch is modeled from the one Linda did on Apr. 7th, 2026 and you can find it here on […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/06/thai-scene-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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Thai scene sketch with pencil and oil pastels
I just finished a sketch of a Thai scene (thanks and link to Linda Lewis), from a lovely sketch that Linda shared on Apr. 7th! That's how far behind I am on my sketching. That is on the list of several I've saved from Linda to help me learn and stay motivated. It was one of her first Thai scenes with all the wires! I don't know if I did it justice or not, but will share it anyway. This Thai street scene sketch is modeled from the one Linda did on Apr. 7th, 2026 and you can find it here on […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/06/thai-scene-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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Thai scene sketch with pencil and oil pastels
I just finished a sketch of a Thai scene (thanks and link to Linda Lewis), from a lovely sketch that Linda shared on Apr. 7th! That's how far behind I am on my sketching. That is on the list of several I've saved from Linda to help me learn and stay motivated. It was one of her first Thai scenes with all the wires! I don't know if I did it justice or not, but will share it anyway. This Thai street scene sketch is modeled from the one Linda did on Apr. 7th, 2026 and you can find it here on […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/08/06/thai-scene-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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A pier sketch with pencil and oil pastels
My daughter did this sketch a month or so ago at the art studio where she works. I knew as soon as I saw her photos of the progression she took on it, I knew I wanted to sketch it. But with high prioritizing my mobility exercises (at various times throughout my day), prepping food and cooking then performing the subsequent clean-up, working on reformatting the paperback version of my book, doing interviews and Zoom calls to promote it, reading and working through about 6 books, reviewing and […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/29/a-pier-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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A pier sketch with pencil and oil pastels
My daughter did this sketch a month or so ago at the art studio where she works. I knew as soon as I saw her photos of the progression she took on it, I knew I wanted to sketch it. But with high prioritizing my mobility exercises (at various times throughout my day), prepping food and cooking then performing the subsequent clean-up, working on reformatting the paperback version of my book, doing interviews and Zoom calls to promote it, reading and working through about 6 books, reviewing and […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/29/a-pier-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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A pier sketch with pencil and oil pastels
My daughter did this sketch a month or so ago at the art studio where she works. I knew as soon as I saw her photos of the progression she took on it, I knew I wanted to sketch it. But with high prioritizing my mobility exercises (at various times throughout my day), prepping food and cooking then performing the subsequent clean-up, working on reformatting the paperback version of my book, doing interviews and Zoom calls to promote it, reading and working through about 6 books, reviewing and […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/29/a-pier-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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A pier sketch with pencil and oil pastels
My daughter did this sketch a month or so ago at the art studio where she works. I knew as soon as I saw her photos of the progression she took on it, I knew I wanted to sketch it. But with high prioritizing my mobility exercises (at various times throughout my day), prepping food and cooking then performing the subsequent clean-up, working on reformatting the paperback version of my book, doing interviews and Zoom calls to promote it, reading and working through about 6 books, reviewing and […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/29/a-pier-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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A pier sketch with pencil and oil pastels
My daughter did this sketch a month or so ago at the art studio where she works. I knew as soon as I saw her photos of the progression she took on it, I knew I wanted to sketch it. But with high prioritizing my mobility exercises (at various times throughout my day), prepping food and cooking then performing the subsequent clean-up, working on reformatting the paperback version of my book, doing interviews and Zoom calls to promote it, reading and working through about 6 books, reviewing and […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/29/a-pier-sketch-with-pencil-and-oil-pastels/
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An example of our connections: a high school friend (retired nurse now artist) offers watercolor sketches
Fellow bloggers and long distance friends, Gray Summers (retired nurse, songwriter/musician, fan of all things vintage, and Johnny Depp) and Linda Lewis (watercolor sketch artist and weight loss inspiration to me) may LOVE this post! (Click their names to visit their blog sites.) My high school friend Teresa Damron has retired from her nursing career and been drawing and sketching, with her most recent being watercolor sketches! I'll share a couple of her exquisite animal sketches (yes, she […] -
An example of our connections: a high school friend (retired nurse now artist) offers watercolor sketches
Fellow bloggers and long distance friends, Gray Summers (retired nurse, songwriter/musician, fan of all things vintage, and Johnny Depp) and Linda Lewis (watercolor sketch artist and weight loss inspiration to me) may LOVE this post! (Click their names to visit their blog sites.) My high school friend Teresa Damron has retired from her nursing career and been drawing and sketching, with her most recent being watercolor sketches! I'll share a couple of her exquisite animal sketches (yes, she […] -
An example of our connections: a high school friend (retired nurse now artist) offers watercolor sketches
Fellow bloggers and long distance friends, Gray Summers (retired nurse, songwriter/musician, fan of all things vintage, and Johnny Depp) and Linda Lewis (watercolor sketch artist and weight loss inspiration to me) may LOVE this post! (Click their names to visit their blog sites.) My high school friend Teresa Damron has retired from her nursing career and been drawing and sketching, with her most recent being watercolor sketches! I'll share a couple of her exquisite animal sketches (yes, she […] -
An example of our connections: a high school friend (retired nurse now artist) offers watercolor sketches
Fellow bloggers and long distance friends, Gray Summers (retired nurse, songwriter/musician, fan of all things vintage, and Johnny Depp) and Linda Lewis (watercolor sketch artist and weight loss inspiration to me) may LOVE this post! (Click their names to visit their blog sites.) My high school friend Teresa Damron has retired from her nursing career and been drawing and sketching, with her most recent being watercolor sketches! I'll share a couple of her exquisite animal sketches (yes, she […] -
An example of our connections: a high school friend (retired nurse now artist) offers watercolor sketches
Fellow bloggers and long distance friends, Gray Summers (retired nurse, songwriter/musician, fan of all things vintage, and Johnny Depp) and Linda Lewis (watercolor sketch artist and weight loss inspiration to me) may LOVE this post! (Click their names to visit their blog sites.) My high school friend Teresa Damron has retired from her nursing career and been drawing and sketching, with her most recent being watercolor sketches! I'll share a couple of her exquisite animal sketches (yes, she […] -
My YouTube Video Shorts
And another thing. My YouTube Shorts are where I share most of my Time-lapse art videos and my latest mobility exercises, such as passive hangs and deep squats. I also shared seven short videos of the fireworks show we got to see up close and personal the evening of July 4th. To watch all my YouTube video Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiralSister/shorts Next, just for Linda, of Creative Artworks: https://creativeartworksblog.com here's my latest sketch. I am not too happy with it, […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/07/10/my-youtube-video-shorts/
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Yesterday’s Live conversation with Michael Kopf on his YouTube channel is available!
I had the thrill of appearing Live on Michael Kopf's YouTube channel podcast yesterday! Michael and I met through Gina Virginia Casella and the Summer Daze conference. I immediately felt Michael and I shared a connection during that conference, whether it was on a lost sibling connection (I'd even asked his birth year during that conference, but he's too young to have been one of my mom's lost babies). Or perhaps, we're connected on a soul level. Not sure. I think you'll really enjoy watching […] -
The new podcast interview experience was GREAT!
I had such a grand time on Julia's Anchor Haven Debrief podcast! I met Julia via Gina Virginia Casella (see end of this article for more regarding Gina's Dragon Dreamers conference on June 13th). And I do hope some of you can join us all day on June 13th for that. Gina and everyone on the team, as well as us presenters have been working hard to ensure everyone will gain new insights and perspectives on a range of subjects, so I think it will be worth your time and $40 to watch/listen. I know […]https://sheilamurrey.net/2026/06/10/the-new-podcast-interview-experience-was-great/