Sun Piercing The Sky Lord's Armada

The great Thunder-bearing Cloud-Ships of the Sky Lord's Armada passed silently over head with ominous intent. A violent storm was brewing in the heavens, and the creatures of the earth began to scurry for cover. Suddenly, a blue patch opened above. The creatures paused and looked upward. Then, the High and Mighty Sun beamed through the Sky Lord's Flag-Ship with a Ray of Brilliant Golden Light, and the Cloud-Ships were thrown into disarray. It was not long thereafter that the Sky Lords retreated, the Armada defeated, and the blue heavens were calm once again. Only a strong wind remained behind to remind one and all that the Sky Lords would not forget, and planned to return again some day soon.

Fat Cat

Once upon a time there was a fat cat who lived under the sun and moon. He was very friendly, but most of his little friends somehow wound up in his mouth. Even so, he had a nice personality, and after all, cats do have to eat you know. Lately, one of his new friends gave him a very smart little Christmas gift. A silver bell for his collar. Now, whenever Fat Cat tries sneaking up behind his little friends they hear him coming and politely scurry away. In a little while they come back with a tray of cheese and crackers, a bottle of wine, and lots of little Christmas cookies, and they share it all with Fat Cat, who never ate so well. And so everyone had a very Merry Christmas after all.

Moral of the story: Even when confronted by our basest natural instincts, those who delight in good works and kind deeds manage to overcome and spread happiness, prosperity and joy wherever they go.

Birthday Abstraction

It was my friend's birthday and he's the sort of person who I felt would really appreciate a bit of artwork as for his birthday. So instead of hunting around in a mall, or giving an amazon.com gift card, I thought I'd take a chance and try my hand at doing an abstract. I don't usually do abstract art, so it was a bit of a challenge. I decided that I would keep it simple, and see how it goes. All along the way I fretted, huffed and puffed, and struggled with it thinking it was not good enough. Until the end. When I finally stood back and looked at it in a nice black frame ... I said, "oh, that does look nice after all!" And so I gave it to him yesterday. I think he really likes it! :)


Pencil, Pastel, Ink on Watercolor Paper 
December 17, 2011

Memory of Summer

Petals, like lips painted with a thousand warm hues, wrap gently around my memories of the warm and breezy summer past. How lovely are my memories of :E & :B, dancing through life with carefree dreams and star-touching laughter.

BadAss Bunny Haircut

They just don't cut hair like that every day you know. BadAss Bunny is very proud of himself. Damn great cut! Don't worry, he'll be out of prison very soon. :)

Turtles Racing to the Street Fair

Mr. Turtle and his friends were eager to get to the Street Fair, waddling along as fast as their little legs could carry them while whistling a merry little tune.  Even the owls joined in, calling "whooo", "whooo", "whooo" as they fluttered by.  Meanwhile, in the distance we could hear wooden toads croaking gleefully as they raced in from Dreamland with huge sky-bounding leaps.   Only bunny and wolf were faster, and got there ahead of everyone else, as always. It was such great fun, the whole crew had a lovely time of it all!

Street Fair, 14th & Broadway, NYC 
November 19, 2011

The Sky Queen Combs Her Hair

The ride home this afternoon caught :B by surprise. "What amazing looking clouds!" he thought. So he took some pictures in order to share the interesting scene. "Looks like Sky Queen is coming her hair!?" he thought. Then it was time to get some food. :)

:E & :B Enjoying Time Together

It was one year later, and the two dreamers enjoyed each others company still. Most of the time they played silly games, chasing the moon, and wishing on stars. It had been a magically beautiful time. "If I live for 10,000 lifetimes, I hope always to remember this wonderful year with you," said :B. "Don't think too much," replied :E serenely.

Sunrise Crossing the Whitestone

It was a beautiful warm November morning (rare) as :B crossed the Whitestone bridge on the way home. Lovely indeed.  Here is an over-the-shoulder view from the mid-span of the Whitestone facing East to catch the dawn.  Sneaky shot, but it worked out nicely.

Three Sights At the Street Fair

Our two heroes took a pleasant stroll one evening through the mystical precincts of the Street Fair on 14th Street in NYC. It was warm for November and quite pleasant. They had a nice time together, laughing and nibbling on what the great city had to offer.

A Row of Young Luminaries watched over by a Bodhisattva.


The Mystical Visionary of the Shining Lotus


The Blue Plate of Sea Shells.

14th Street, New York City
November 19, 2011

Edge of the City at Dusk

It was just getting dark when the young hero entered the edge of the city from the north.  As the day was one of portentous mystical energies it was not entirely surprising to see the heavens filled with cloudly animals marching in a star-strewn parade over head.

White Plains, NY
11/11/2011

Fishy Monster

Once in a while Love Monster liked to go for a swim in the deepest seas of Dreamland, just to see who he might meet there. When he would do that he put on his favorite swimming outfit and would transform at once into Fishy Monster. He had wonderful friends in the deepest sea, and wherever he went the other monsters were always nice to him. That is because he was nice to them, and would give a little smile and acknowledge them politely. And as it turns out, when you are nice, even to monsters, they may be nice to you in return. This is Love Monster's big secret, which he never wants to keep secret but always tries his best to explain to everyone. But monsters being as they are seldom listen to Fishy Monster's advice. It's ok though. He still has a nice time anyway.

Love Monster

Once upon a time in Dreamland there lived a wondrous beast named Sleep Monster. Well, she was quite an amazing creature, full of shaggy black fur, and pillows, and so very comfy to lay down on. Anyway, this is not a picture of Sleep Monster... it is a picture of her very dear pet named Love Monster. He was very cute in a brutish and ferocious sort of way, but she liked him just the same. And so Sleep Monster and Love Monster lived happily in Dreamland together for a long, long time.

Gentleman of the Wilderness

In some distant time, in a place not so far away, a young and serene soul listens to the voice of the mountains, and baths in the lights of the moon and stars.  No thoughts buffet his mind... his spirit soaring into the heavens.

Pen and ink on napkin.
June 2, 2011

Autumn Tree Against the Sky

There at the margin between the fading summer and the beginning of autumn there stood a brave soul, a tree against the sky, defying the end of those sweet lazy days when love and warmth blossomed in the hearts of those who had ears to hear, and eyes to see.

Autumn Sunset

It was a quiet and peaceful journey as we passed from summer into autumn ... the leaves turned colors, the air grew cool, and the fiery sun settled in for the long night.   Somehow, everything was just as it should be, one way or another.

Season of the Monkey King

One night Sun Wu Kong was drinking Sake in the good Season, and having a nice time drew this little drawing ...

Fiery Sunrise Over White Plains

Returning from early morning Sword Practice... behold, the Purple Chi Gathers in the East.

American Flag By the Pond

It was a spectacularly pretty day as Moon-Princess and White Rabbit strolled around the park grounds. This sight caught their eyes, and so a photograph was taken for posterity.

Corona Park, Queens NY 
August 22, 2011

Reflections on a woman in black sunglasses

... Her quiet smile, and mysterious look was very alluring, though. God and Nature fashioned her this way, and the lucky gentleman felt the blessing of her sweet aura as she passed by. His happy expression is a reflection of the universe's great pleasure in having her. And so it was that a warm affection was born, fostered, and grew into a bright and joyful spirit, dappled in sunlight, filled with healing, power, and good will.

Dusky George Washington Bridge

Walking along Ft Washington Avenue at dusk, I happen to look to my right and saw the George Washington Bridge shrouded beneath the dusky sky. Very pretty sight, so of course I snapped a photograph. Good thing I carry my camera around with me. :)

The Brightly Colored Bowls

There was a lovely set of bowls from different lands that moon-princess found while strolling through the medieval era... she was so delighted she took this photograph of them.  Since I touched up the picture a little bit it is fair to say that this is another Art Collaboration, #30 I believe.  :)

Medieval Festival @ Fort Tyron Park
October 2, 2011

Sunrise at the Glass Tower

Early in the morning on the way back from Wudan Sword Practice while passing the Glass Towers of White Plains the sun was rising, the air was crisp and clean, and all was well with this little tiny piece of the world.

Savage Sky Over White Plains

The Sky Lords over White Plains suddenly turned dark and menacing as a messenger from the Crystal Palace arrived with ominous tidings. It seems a certain Moon-Princess was being annoyed by a certain white rabbit with pesky love-messages and so she stomped her foot... and caused a great storm. The Sky Lords later apologized for the sudden outburst, the white rabbit hid in his hole, and the Princess began to miss him... and so it was that another day went by as the world turned, while high above the Planets danced to the Celestial Symphony as they promenaded along the Milky Way observing the Spheres of Heaven.

White Plains, NY
September 29, 2011

Lady and the Lion

Somewhere in the great glass and steel canyons of New York City, if you prowl with your keen and gleaming eyes, you may happen upon this delightful scene... the Lady Strength has tamed the Lion, and reposes with thoughtful gaze upon the capstone of an old and elegant building.

New York City
May 05, 2008

Sunset over Corona Park

It was a beautiful sunset over Corona Park as I made my way into Queens, and so, at some risk perhaps, I managed to capture this photograph through my car window.

September 24, 2011

The Empire State Building

A very fine photograph by Moon-Princess on her recent trip to NYC.  I rendered it in black and white as I felt it brings out the best from this shot.  She can scold me later for it.  :)

The Empire State Building, NYC
September 22, 2011

Twilight on the World

At twilight the world looks especially beautiful.

Corona Park, Queens NY 
August 22, 2011 

The Glorious Sky

First moment of glorious beauty on the way home from work.

Second moment of glorious beauty on the way home from work.

The Comet Chasing the Stars

The Immortal Man Points the Way to the Comet Chasing the Stars

Corona Park, Queens, NY 
August 22, 2011

The Desert Cactus

Far out beyond Phoenix on the other side of the mountains is a vast desert upon which one may find many cactus standing in the blazing sun.

Arizona, October 16, 2010

Hudson Sky

Two pictures taken at sunset along the Hudson River.

September 4, 2010

The Beautiful World

Corona Park, NY Sunset at the Globe of the World August 22, 2011

Its a Small World

Corona Park, Queens, NY

Richly Woven Sky

Sunset not far from my home.

Cloud-Ship of the Sky Lords

In the afternoon the Sky Lords sail their Cloud-Ships overhead searching for Wind-Haven in which to harbor for the night. Here you can see one of the scout ships passing overhead near White Plains.

Mermaid in a Glass

Gray Falcon sits in the wings as John-Shea converses with the ruby mermaid under the setting sun.  All is well, and they talk long into the evening about horseshoes, and folk tales, and a great many things.

Then it was dark and we all retired to bed.

Dinner 4 Two

And a lovely dinner it was indeed!

Moon-Princess - Visions of NYC

Some recent photographs from NYC that :B's dear friend, Moon-Princess, recently took.   He thinks that she has a lot of secret of talent hiding out waiting for rescue from the Land of Dull-Drums.

Here are some details...

I am quite impressed!  :B thinks she has kept her talent a big secret from herself for long enough!  hahaha!!! :)

PS - :B touched these up just a tiny bit in Picasa to demonstrate a few hints on that to Moon-Princess.

Stormy City

One dreadful afternoon the Storm Lords arrived over the city to wreak havoc and mayhem on the citizens below. Proud against them stood the Shimmering Tower of Glass and Old Glory.  In the end the Storm Lords passed over, and the city was spared.