From pen and ink by Bea Garth

“Moths Trying To Escape The Snow,” pen and ink by Bea Garth, copyright 2018

Who can explain the vicissitudes of the imagination? Moths Trying To Escape The Snow pen and ink 2018_FotorxMy husband and his band members of CLIMATE STRANGE were playing their piece “Crystal Acrobat.” It was about looking out the window at the snow. I was drawing, enjoying their music, and out came this piece–notwithstanding the fact it is a hot day in the middle of June here in the Pacific Northwest!

Well maybe I was also feeling a little sad, which I think does come through in this drawing. Reason being I was feeling that way is that  James, the lead guitarist, is about to move back to San Jose. I will be very sorry to see him go since he truly ads a lot to the band, plus he is a really nice guy. He will be hard to replace since all their music is completely original. To hear some snyps of their amazing music, go to their website at https://climatestrange.org/music-2/

I often think of my pen and ink drawings as “warm ups.” Although in this case, I believe it is probably the finished piece.

“What Is This Tangle?” drawing for mixed media by Bea Garth

This is a new drawing I plan to enhance by adding color along with some black and white areas.  I was listening to jazz late at night and feeling its groove… All about being tangled up and snaky.  The cat is grooving to it too.

"What Is This Tangle?" drawing for mixed media by Bea Garth, copyright 2017
“What Is This Tangle?” drawing for mixed media by Bea Garth, copyright 2017

“Wisdom” poem by Joan Dobbie; “Dreaming Underwater” pen and ink by Bea Garth

My friend Joan Dobbie just sent me this broadside she made of her poem “Wisdom” that she wrote for me, and one of my pen and inks (“Dreaming Underwater”). I feel very honored and seen. Thank you so much Joan!!

"Wisdom" poem by Joan Dobbie; "Dreaming Underwater" pen and ink by Bea Garth, copyright 2017
“Wisdom” poem by Joan Dobbie; “Dreaming Underwater” pen and ink by Bea Garth, copyright 2017