Lisa Clements Boone NC

just breathe

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Hello September! — and Goodbye Dolly. :(

It was a sad ending to August with the loss of one of America’s cultural icons. Dolly Parton will live on with her music and other artistic work and contributions, but knowing her physical presence is not longer with us is hard to believe. She’s been a part of my life (and so many others) for a long time. I will miss social media updates from her and her performances – with her amazing smile and squeaky laugh.

I recently watched her movie from 1992; “Straight Talk”. It’s really good – she’s gorgeous and so funny. It’s full of “Dolly-isms” – my favorite was her response when someone was complaining and making things all about themselves: “Get down off the cross honey, somebody needs the wood!”.

I hope your start to this new month is good…we think of September as ushering in Autumn, but it’s awfully hot here in NC this week! Stay calm and stay cool (if you can.)

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about

Nature

The natural world influences the type of things I create more than anything else. I am fascinated with it. I use nature both as subject matter and materials. I am always looking for small natural items that would transform into a miniature environment.

Craft

• Paintings – traditional and digital
• Illustrations
• Home Decor & Fashion
• Collage and Upcycling

Garden

I grow lavender and other herbs and flowers, as well as some food. The garden is an inspiration to me in so many ways.

The area where I live, close to the town of Boone, NC, is a small farming area. I live on a NC Century Family Farm. This designation was procured by my Father in the 1980’s after he worked with the state of North Carolina to designate it as such. Even though Boone has changed so much, thankfully there are still people here dedicated to rural life and working with nature.

& More:

I wrote and illustrated a picture book, self published through Amazon. That was a fun challenge. I have more ideas for writing and publishing…always working on what I can learn or do next!

I also have a vintage and handmade Etsy shop that I’ve maintained and sold through since 2011.

I will be updating this website weekly, so please check in often for seasonal art and photography.

quote for the week:

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
― Dolly Parton