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October 2008 - Pigeons, Paddling and Altars
by Cristina Acosta
10/17/2008
Dear Friends,
A lost racing pigeon bunked in the eave of
our house for a couple of weeks. I tracked down the local
racing pigeon group and after describing the bands on the
bird's legs, the man I spoke with urged me to catch the pigeon
so that it could be returned to it's home. The bird had other
ideas. It stayed comfortably out of my range, and grew plump on
the cracked corn and sunflower seeds I pour into the bird...
Summer 2008: Surf and Creativity
by Cristina Acosta
8/5/2008
Dear Friends,
I'm learning to Standup Paddle Surf and I am obsessed! I
started learning to surf last summer and because I live inland,
I focus on Stand Up Paddling so that I can be on my
board whether I'm on the coast or in the middle of the
country. I get scared a bit in the ocean or on big lakes when
the wind is high, but I keep on learning. So why am I writing
you about surfing in an art newsletter? Because I'm exci...
May 2008 Creativity Is Connection
by Cristina Acosta
5/4/2008
Dear Friends,
Connections between people are more obvious than ever before in
history. Virtual-world relationships on sites like Facebook and
LinkedIn are blurring the external
boundaries between our work, social and family selves.
The boundaries between the different worlds we pass through
during the course of our day and the different personas we may
inhabit are now permeable. How do we keep centered, balanced
an...
April 2008 New Gallery! Choosing Exterior Paint Colors!
by Cristina Acosta
3/31/2008
Dear Friends,
Paint Happy is the
name of both my art book and the
series of paintings I make in
that style. When I paint, I hold a thought/emotion in mind as I
create. My Paint Happy
series encourages happy, joyous thoughts. It's always a
pleasure to make and to share with viewers and collectors. I'm
happy to announce that High Desert Gallery in Sisters, Oregon is now the
exclusive representative of my art in the Centr...
March 2008 Paint Colors, New Exhibit, Chocolate!
by Cristina Acosta
3/5/2008
Dear Friends,
The days are getting longer and it's almost time for the Vernal
Equinox. More sunshine is on its way! To get through the rest
of winter I recommend more chocolate! I visited Oaxaca, Mexico
last month and along with enjoying the wonderful
arts, crafts and ancient pyramids, I discovered a recipe for
you, Chocolate with Water (Chocolate
con Agua). Oaxaca is renowned for chocolate, and much of it
is consumed as a beverag...
Feb. 2008 My New Blog! BIG Painting!
by Cristina Acosta
1/30/2008
Dear Friends,
Happy Valentines Day! This is the month we
honor love. Like most everybody, I've spent a few bummer
Valentines Days over the years. Love I learned is a practice.
So is art, prayer, parenting, exercise, eating and most
anything else that you participate in with your heart and soul.
It all becomes a spiritual practice, and each of us brings our
unique presence in the practice of our lives to the world....
Jan 2008 Inspire! Brown Sugar Beauty Recipe!
by Cristina Acosta
1/7/2008
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! The rush and fun of the winter holiday
season is behind us and I'm tired of cooking and eating! On
that note, my gift to you is a recipe for Brown Sugar Beauty Scrub. Stir fresh mint
and orange zest together
with simple ingredients and you are in for a calorie-free treat
that will leave you refreshed and ready to act on your
inspirations.
The New Y...
Dec. 2007 Holiday Chocolate Bread & Acting Sweet!
by Cristina Acosta
12/10/2007
Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season for giving
and getting. Keeping the balance between the two is the dance
of life. If the holiday season tires you out it’s time to
take a break. You may not want to or be able to step completely out of the
craziness, but it’s good to remember to enjoy
yourself. Because I live near the mountains, this time of
year I take time to ski with my family and frie...
Nov. 2007 Sweet Bean & Potato Tart with Hazelnut Crust!
by Cristina Acosta
11/15/2007
Dear Friends,
Happy Thanksgiving! Trying to transform lead into gold (and
other goals of alchemy) fascinated scientists for centuries. As
fascinating to me is the sense that I am surrounded with riches
I don’t always recognize. It’s easy to be so
preoccupied with challenges that I neglect to notice how rich
my life is. I can get overwhelmed and forget that the tools of
transforming my thoughts (and b...
Oct. 2007 Creamsicle Flan! Horses and New Paintings!
by Cristina Acosta
10/4/2007
Dear Friends,
I hope you are enjoying the change
of seasons.
This month I finished a few new paintings.
Among them are two new additions to my Animal Spirit series in
oil, Standing Horse and Horses Running Verdes (Green). Years ago
I had horses and rode regularly. Though I have since moved on
to the easy-care of a mountain bike, I’ve been feeling
the call to explore and reflect u...
Sept. 2007 Santa Fe Chicken Rice & A Mermaid!
by Cristina Acosta
9/20/2007
Dear Friends,
I love the last few weeks of summer. My
birthday is this month on the Autumnal Equinox (the 23rd). It's
my personal new years day, a time I take to reflect on my
projects and plans being sure to include time for fun with my
family and friends. The legendary artist, Leonardo da Vinci
said, "Every now and then go away, have a
little relaxation, f...
Summer 2007 Surfing! Key Lime Squares!
by Cristina Acosta
8/18/2007
Dear Friends,
I hope you've been enjoying your summer. I
have a new recipe for you, Key Lime
Squares. One bite of this sweet/tart dessert and I think of
sunny ocean days. As a child, I lived by the ocean in Playa del
Rey, California. Recalling sparkling sunny days, foggy mornings
or violent winter storms, the ocean is a constant mental
presence for me, even after years spent living by the
mountains....
June 2007 Easy Ribs! Learn to Paint Happy!
by Cristina Acosta
6/11/2007
Dear Friends,
Summer's warmth motivates me to spend time
outdoors. Getting away from routine household tasks I get a
different perspective and renew my practice of simplifying my
daily life. Having more time for the things that matter is my
summer quest.
Cooking simply gives me extra time to try new things. Try my Easy BBQ Ribs recipe. The simple
cooking method melts the fat from the...
Easy Party Sangria Recipe! Celebrate!
by Cristina Acosta
5/1/2007
Dear Friends,
It’s party time! And Mother's Day and
Cinco de Mayo lead the list. Though Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican
holiday (May 5th) commemorating a victory over the French
invaders in 1862, it’s also become a popular fiesta day
in the U.S. For your next fiesta try
my easy Sangria recipe. A fruit
filled wine drink; Sangria is the perfect light beverage for a
party. The flavors and bea...
Creative Living and Home Made Salad Dressing!
by Cristina Acosta
4/18/2007
April 2007
Dear Friends,
The blooms of spring
marking this transition of seasons reminds me that I’ve
changed along with the life around me. Conscious change is part
of the artistic life. I love to create new recipes, like my Citrus Salad Dressing, paint colorful paintings and organize my home.
I know that organizing may not sound like a lot of fun, but it
can be very freeing. And what frees me today gives me mor...
"Just a Bite" of Cheesecake! Beautiful Colors!
by Cristina Acosta
3/14/2007
Dear
Friends,
New colors are budding into view. The clock
has sprung forwards and the sunny days seem full of
possibility. Welcome to my new new...
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