Tagged artist inspiration

My Favorite Things – “On Children” by Kahlil Gibran

Photo of child in yellow slicker holding on to his mom's dress as she hails a taxi in NYC, taken by Joana Miranda

On Children is a most lovely and true to the mark poem by Kahlil Gibran. It came to mind today when I saw this child holding on to his mother's dress as she hailed a cab in NYC.

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Out and About – A Day at the 2011 Surtex Show, National Stationery Show and International Contemporary Furniture Fair

Joana views the merchandise at the National Stationery Show

There's nothing like attending 3 trade shows in one day! I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Surtex, National Stationery and International Contemporary Furniture shows yesterday at the Javits center and here is what caught my eye...

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My Favorite Things – The Conservatory Garden at 105th and 5th Avenue

Women painter in Conservatory Garden, photo taken by Joana Miranda

The Conservatory Garden at 105th and 5th Avenue in New York's Central Park is a feast for the eyes and nose at this flowering time of year! Inspiration for artists and painters abounds, too!

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