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Poetry Friday– AT THE POND, Poetry Book by David Elliott, Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

Happy Poetry Friday and Happy Earth Day! I’m tickled pink today, or perhaps green to be sharing a book review and comments from author and poet, David Elliott on his new poetry book, AT THE POND! David Elliott’s new verse … Continue reading →

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Summer Poetry Swap 2017-Growing Writing for Poetry Friday

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

 I’m participating in the Summer Poetry Swap that was created by Tabatha Yeatts. The end of June, a lovey poetry garden surprise arrived in the mail, from my poetry friend Linda Baie; along with additional swag. I’m sharing her accordion poem, … Continue reading →

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‪#‎WorldWatercolorMonth‬ ‪#‎painting‬ & ‪#‎haiku‬

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

soak your senses in summer city pond’s threads of timeless reveries . . . © 2016 Michelle Kogan

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Chicago’s Fruitful Fall Nature…

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

Amber taking in her last warm days in our pond before being switched to her indoor winter home… A pic from a perfect painting morning with my students at Emily Oaks Nature Center, in Skokie. We’ll be painting again next … Continue reading →

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