Category Archives: Graphic Art

Framed Invasion

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Winding Stream Press

The man with the ravens head invades my mind. A Siamese cat draped over his arms is a feline accessory to complement his careful look. Raven’s glossy wings sweep back in an unseen wind to fly them all somewhere. No … Continue reading →

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In the Air of My Mind-Art and Poetry

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Winding Stream Press

Florentine Falcon a screen print on etching paper by femmefatale_quinn (you can find her on Instagram) In the Air of my Mind   between waking and sleeping a world waits to be seen a cave of light a place between … Continue reading →

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Shadow Selfie as Self Realization Art

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Winding Stream Press

In a picture of the black and white lines of a playground, I find myself an alien being with angled arms, tilted head And strangely straight legs. Where is the crooked woman I see in the mirror? Yes, arms and … Continue reading →

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The Artist-Poetry and the Visual Arts

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Winding Stream Press

Selfie by Quinn Clarice Mae DeRuiter The Artist I walked behind the old city at twilight. There, a wood called to me. Entering it wrapped me in a twilight mystery. Eyes, I felt them just there behind a wall topped … Continue reading →

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Woman on the Wall-Poetry & the Visual Arts

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Winding Stream Press

from a collage in soft pastels and pen by Quinn Clarice Mae DeRuiter The Woman on the Wall carries stories hidden behind her closed eyes. Her vibrant red lips sealed shut,   a story speaks in a blue feather. Its … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Hill-#3

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Winding Stream Press

    Drought Light heavy and humid heat filled haze hangs on the ocean waves   waves and sky lose their individual edges   but the madrone speaks green whispers in golden shimmering light around me the insect hum of … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Hill-Continued

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Winding Stream Press

Another poem from my early coastal journal.  From the beginning, this hill, the rock and the tree became my place to sit and drink in peace. Benediction The benediction of twilight, golden grass whispers   dying red sun, a last … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Hill

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Winding Stream Press

I have a place on the coast in Northern California.  It refreshes, replenishes my creative spirit.  Notes from the Hill consists of images from my journals over the years.  When I journal there, my words often compose images which in … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Old Dog

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Winding Stream Press

We’re both aging, my dog and I. Differently, I do battle with each pain of encroaching arthritis. Stretch, lift as worry burbles up and pours its deceit over everything. Worry, if I stop moving I’ll never move again. Fight up … Continue reading →

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Stop Two-Growing

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Winding Stream Press

My husband announced he’s a peony. He no longer feels like himself as his petals open more and more. Ever more layers appear. Just about the time he thinks he’ll see the pattern of his center more petals appear. His … Continue reading →

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