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The Dog Days of Summer. We’re having some of that feeling lately – hotter and humid. It’s nice though – we had so much rain everything is so lush and green. I did find a couple of leaves yesterday with some orange and red starting to appear. I’m going to enjoy the summer heat while it’s here.
That “back to school” feeling is in the air! Everyone be calm and drive carefully ~ better to arrive safe than worry about what time. Patience is really called for around here. It’s one of the challenges of living in a “tourist town” – lots of people are not quite sure of where they are going and add to the challenge. “Drive defensively”, and not aggressively. I wish all the huge trucks with huge tires would take a long drive out of here too – they are likely locals though. :(
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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.
and other things:
I work at the Explore Boone visitor center. I’ve done this for about a year. It is a really nice place. If you call or stop by, it’ll likely be me that you are talking with.
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:
“Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.”
Lisa Clements Boone NC 