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Poetry Friday–Perseverance

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

Happy Poetry Friday! When life catches me between too many due dates, I tend to retreat to painting even though another area may need more attention. The result in the long run seems to center and focus my thoughts. These … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday– Natures Voice & WIP

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

I went on another poem hunt and found the poet Karen An-Hwei Lee. My poem today is inspired by a poem of hers that I am sharing, and accompanies my WIP watercolor painting. Karen An-Hwei Lee’s poem follows below mine. You … Continue reading →

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Garden Tanka and Pics

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

Some pics from my garden to accompany a Garden Tanka… August bounty brings multicolored garden treasures. Now, quickly capture them before the critters begin their feast! © Michelle Kogan 8-7-2015

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Pen sketch and haiku, bees, finches, and sunflowers…

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Michelle Kogan Art, Illustration, & Writing

bees busy finches serenade their afternoon sunflower treasures © Michelle Kogan

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