“P” is for Perseverance

"P" is for Perseverance ~ Ink Drawing – © 2012 Dora Ficher

I Love the word “Perseverance”

per·se·ver·ance Noun: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state,etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering. Her perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, she finally got into the exhibit she wanted . Perseverance is . . . → Read More: “P” is for Perseverance

“L” is for Love

"L" for Love ~ Ink Drawing – © 2012 Dora Ficher

 

My favorite “L” word is: LOVE 

Searching through the web I found this post

“What Does Love Mean? See How 4-8 Year-Old Kids Describe ”Love” :

http://www.thingsaboutlove.com/what-does-love-mean

Today I have 2 questions:

What does “Love” mean to you and…

What is your favorite “L” word

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Spring Open Studio

I would like to invite you to come to my studio this coming weekend Come and see my new work Visit other studios in the building. Sat. 4/28 and Sun. 4/29 from 12pm to 6pm

915 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Entrance is on Percy St., Between 9th and 10th)

"1974" . . . → Read More: Spring Open Studio

“E” for Exquisite

"E" for Exquisite ~ Ink Drawing – © 2012 Dora Ficher

 

I have been learning many new things about “Letters” as I do my alphabet letters.

This is what I learned about the letter “E“:

The letter “E” is one of the most versatile letters in the English alphabet!  (See – we’ve already . . . → Read More: “E” for Exquisite

“B” for Balance

"B" for Balance~ Ink Drawing – © 2012 Dora Ficher

“Balance” has many different definitions. Here are 2 of my favorites:

Balance: the harmonious integration of components in an artistic work.

Balance : mental or emotional steadiness.

What other words begin with B besides Balance? Go to the comments section and write some words down.

Happy weekend!

 

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The Alphabet Series

"A" Little Houses Series ~ Ink Drawing – © 2012 Dora Ficher

 ”A” for Alyson

If you follow my Dora Ficher Art Page on Facebook you have probably seen some of the letters I’ve been creating with ink and pen which I then scann and finish up as a digital image.

I am working on . . . → Read More: The Alphabet Series

The Passage ~ 30/365

Happy Monday my friends!

Hoping everyone had a great weekend! I had a busy but very fun one.

I am in the process of updating my website in the next few weeks so stay tuned to see my newest Art work.

I wanted to also let you know that . . . → Read More: The Passage ~ 30/365

Wow! 2011, what a year!!!

Wow! 2011, what a year!!!   It was very productive with many new things happening.  It was very sad year for me as well  as I lost my father on November 3rd. So, it is with mixed emotions that I am writing this newsletter. I would like to thank Alyson Stanfield for sending the “Artist Conspiracy” . . . → Read More: Wow! 2011, what a year!!!

7/365 Horizon3

Horizon3~ Mixed Media – Collage / Encaustic / Oil Sticks on panel 4×4 © 2011 Dora Ficher

This is another one of my encaustic paintings for #draw365. ( 7/365)

This piece along with some of my other work is

now being shown at Bluestone Fine Art Gallery in Philadelphia.

 

Email:    dora@doraficher.com . . . → Read More: 7/365 Horizon3

3/365 Blue Shutters

3-365-Blue Shutters / India Ink on Watercolor paper 4×4 © 2012 Dora Ficher

3/365 ~Blue Shutters

A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home.

~Author Unknown

Email:    dora@doraficher.com Phone:    215-680-0922   Studio: 915 Spring Garden St. Studio #403 Philadelphia, PA. . . . → Read More: 3/365 Blue Shutters