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Jesse James Helped Me Love the Country

Margaret Dukeman

For me the countryside with the trees, grassy hills and the winding creeks are what make me breathe deep and raise my hands up high. Nature brings so much life. Growing up in the country with the great expanse of huge blue sky there is great energy that can be felt from the dancing of … Continue reading "Jesse James Helped Me Love the Country"

You May Be Too Much!

Margaret Dukeman

There are times as an artist that you live your life a bit too big for some. You need to know that and understand that not everyone will appreciate your bigness or love for life. It is hard to love someone or something fully only to be let down. It is also hard to limit … Continue reading "You May Be Too Much!"

Creative Inspirations

Margaret Dukeman

It is amazing all of the things that can inspire a painting. I am not just talking visually but just daily events and pleasures. Being creative I love making things in my spare time as well. Creativity and art are not just used to make paintings, sculptures and pottery. What are you creating these days? … Continue reading "Creative Inspirations"

Jamming to Create!

Margaret Dukeman

Music and Art are very closely tied together…especially for me! I was raised to love music from my Dad singing Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers and my Mom keeping an album on the record player continually. A few of our favorites were the Jungle Book, Paint Your Wagon, Simon and Garfunkel to name just a … Continue reading "Jamming to Create!"

Myross Wood House and Green Skiberreen

Margaret Dukeman

Myross Wood House, in Leap (pronounced Lep) has a long history of family life starting back in the 1700’s by the Rev. Arthur Herbert. It was also a retreat center housing priests and those that came for assistance. Today it is being revived by Pete Martin (Red Door Photography) and Trish Lavelle… as a community-involved centre for sustainability in West Cork, which is called CECAS-Center of Excellence for Climate Action & Sustainability.

Creating on Heir Island, West Cork, Ireland

Margaret Dukeman

Arriving on Saturday, Monica Jones, an Irish artist/friend ( MonicaJonesArt.ie ) and I hopped a ferry and checked into an old barn restored to a residence on Heir Island. I spent most days walking the narrow lanes and beaches surrounding this beautiful island. Heir is in WestCork, off the Southwest coast of Ireland. Nothing better … Continue reading "Creating on Heir Island, West Cork, Ireland"

Ireland in My Heart

Margaret Dukeman

Over this last year and a half I have really spent a lot of time longing for Ireland and the adventures that I have during my travels. On Tuesday the blues, greens and grays along with the fragrances and sounds of the sea welcomed me back to where my heart is…Ireland. It feels like so … Continue reading "Ireland in My Heart"

Loving Someone You’ve Never Known

Margaret Dukeman

Many, many years ago as a child I saw paintings by Monet. I remember being totally enamored by them and the deep blues and sharp greens. One of my all-time favorites is the waterlilies series. After visiting New York and the MOMA a few years back I added yet another of his paintings to my … Continue reading "Loving Someone You’ve Never Known"

Celebrating Colors of my Childhood Hometown-Pella, Iowa!

Margaret Dukeman

During this last year of social distancing and isolation I have reconnected with some of my past passions, one of which is gardening. I’ve always enjoyed gardening ever since I was a small child. It is magical to put a dried up seed in the ground and have it generate a plant and better yet … Continue reading "Celebrating Colors of my Childhood Hometown-Pella, Iowa!"

Dreams as a Child

Margaret Dukeman

What do you want to be when you grow up? Anything is possible!

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