Welcome to my Holiday Post Extravaganza
with a bit of poetry mixed in too!
HOLIDAY FINERY
Holidays afoot come view my
fine artful fashions,
The images I’ve drawn are sure
to pique your passions.
They’ll sparkle, and they’ll delight you
from morning till night,
Bring those sugary plum fairies
right into your sight.
Melt away your woeful worries
leave you in sweet bliss,
With fine fanciful images
you won’t want to miss.
Settle back in that grand chair, that
one oh so cozy,
Drift away to your dreamland with
thoughts only rosy,
If you care to take a peak, my
wares may amaze you,
I’m poised and properly ready
to fulfill your queue.
© 2018 Michelle Kogan
Here’s some soulful music to ease you into the holidays…
I have artworks available in a few locations. The first one is right at your fingertips, in my online Etsy Shop Michelle Kogan Fine Art. I also have wares at the Evanston Art Center’s 2018 Winter Arts & Crafts EXPO, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL. The show runs Saturday November 17th through December 22, 2018 (that’s the image at the top)
above: mini archival prints 3.5 x 5 inches
above and below: holiday cards
For my friends in the Michigan area I have art at Just B Gallery, 114 N. Elm Street, Three Oaks, Michigan–where they are hosting a Gala event of activities next Saturday, November 24th, from 11 am – 9 pm
above: more mini archival prints 3.5 x 5 inches
above: bookmarks
Wishing you all a very happy beginning of the Holiday Season filled with love and joy!
Linda Baie has a delightful post for this weeks Poetry Friday Roundup, at her blog Teacher Dance. She’s highlighting a special bedtime book and give away by Rosemary Wells–be sure to drop by. Thanks for hosting Linda!
Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting, & Writing 
A feast for my eyes! Just beautiful. Again, I envy your talent and willingness to put in the time to bring your talent to life in your work. Best of luck in this shopping season!
Thanks Linda—it’s been a life’s calling…
I love that poinsettia and those pine needles, Michelle. And the ornaments! And and…
Thanks Tabatha—beauty heals!
Such beautiful work, Michelle! You are so gifted!
Thanks BJ—Happy Holidays to you and your family!
So much that is lovely, Michelle. I will be sure to visit, am glad you feel “poised and properly ready”, know you’ve been very busy these past weeks! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Thanks Linda—I value quieter moments whenever they appear… meditating and walks.
Oh, what beautiful wares! Thanks for sharing — love the music too! Happy Holiday season!
Thanks Jama, glad you enjoyed the music, newly found to me.
Beautiful. Great tune, too. Best of luck with your sales.
Thanks Brenda—music always seems to help!
Just beautiful! May the holidays be as bountiful as the visual feast you’ve shared with us.
Thanks Kay, sending those thoughtful wishes back to you and your family!
Thanks Kay—sending Happy wishes for the Holidays to you and your family!
Your art is lovely, with such a broad range from whimsical to realistic. Thanks for giving us a peek! You’ve found a poetic way to spread a sales pitch for your passion – very clever. Have fun with your holiday adventures! Oh, and I loved listening to Makali sing.
Thanks Joyce—the 🎼 is new to me and so moving!
I love your poem–so much fun. And your artwork is beautiful. What fun to see so many of your cards. Happy Thanksgiving, too!
Thanks Susan, Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 to you and your family!
Wishing you joyful holidays, and lots of Etsy “cha-chings” on your phone, Michelle – ;0) I hope your galleries all have a sparkling season, too.
Thanks Robyn, and sending those wishes for Etsy “cha-chings” right back to you, Cheers!
Michelle — You know I’ve had my eye on that Hanukkah menorah all year. It’s such a gorgeous image. Love the poem you made for your shop!
Hi Laura, thanks. I often hunt around for older historical images to create art from. The sage menorah is a biblical plant that grows in Israel, and was my inspiration. Here’s more info on it https://forward.com/food/356711/the-secret-sage-scented-history-of-the-menorah/ Happy Thanks Giving and approaching Holidays! BTW I’m offering a small cyber sale at my Etsy Shop through December 2nd, 2018.