by Percy Cat | Dec 22, 2014 | Greeting Cards, my garden, nature's energy, peace

Click on the green square to see the holiday gnome swinging in the Christmas Pines
My garden gnome is now enjoying the winter out of the cold river winds. His favorite place is on top of the studio bookcase where he has a picture window view of the Delaware River.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and Holiday Season 🙂
by Percy Cat | Jan 24, 2014 | Abraham Hicks, art business, Art by Debra Cortese, Art Licensing, custom art & design, GIFTS, interests, life changes, my garden, Nature Designs by Debra Cortese, nature's energy
Finally produced a new design that feels right. Has been a bit of a challenge this winter to keep my muse and myself inspired. Very cold nights and days along with a bit too many ‘shades of gray’ of the no sun and dreary gray landscape in my studio window view.
However, a new White Heart on Waves of Pink & Orchid has emerged from yet another revisited photo. Seems I am drawn back in time on many levels since returning to my childhood hometown (Narrowsburg, NY).
The base inspiration for the new White Heart image was from my Miami garden so not that far back. What I once thought of as the dracaena plant turned out to be a cordyline and that is the basis for the new design. The fractal or overlaying grids of gray lines represent the energy lines of both the plants leaves and the interaction between the sun, the shadows and the plant. The White Heart developed after many variations of reflecting portions of the image in a variety of angles.
My intended outcome was to offer a design that is filled with the energy of unconditional LOVE. The surprise for me was that it is also filled with JOY and a SENSUALITY that evolved with the finished art.
Unfortunately, I did not complete this in time to have any handbags produced for Valentine Gifts, however, you can order it on a necklace, a locket and pillows through my Zazzle shop. http://www.zazzle.com/debracortesedesigns
White Heart on Waves of Pink and Orchid is available on custom products, as a print on paper or canvas and it is also available for licensing. Just pop me an email at: debra at debracortese.com and let me know what you have in mind.
In the meantime, I’m sending waves of LOVE and JOY and SENSUALITY out to the Universe and can’t wait to see what returns 😉 LAW OF ATTRACTION…
NOTE: This design will be available on handbags – look for it in the new Spring 2014 collection.
by Percy Cat | Jan 21, 2009 | General optimism, nature's energy, peace

video of Miami gathering at Arsht Performing Arts Center to celebrate USA's 44th Presidential inauguration
Happy that I could be at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami)
with 4000 + equally joyful, hopeful people watching the inaguration ceremony of our 44th President, Barack Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden.

Paula and I sharing a hug of hope, joy and new energy during the celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America at Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center in Miami
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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
from live telecast at Arsht Center in Miami during inauguration ceremony
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Everyone was cheering, hugging and sharing this exciting time and energy!

Paula Lancaster and Debra Cortese cheering and sharing the energy of change!
by Percy Cat | Dec 25, 2008 | ART, nature's energy, peace
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Mother and Fawn
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Sharing our wishes for Peace On Earth and JOY throughout the World!
Mother and Fawn original photo taken from dining room window, Woodstock, NY 1998
by Percy Cat | Jul 30, 2008 | Animals, ART, General optimism, nature's energy, peace
Today is my youngest daughter’s 16th birthday. When I think about this it seems surreal that 16 years have zipped by… and what have I been doing that keeps me so unaware of the passage of time? Â Guess I’m enjoying life and creating art and LIVING! Â very Sweet indeed 🙂
First image/artwork of Jenna and our dalmatian puppy, Lena looking out at the spring snow in Vermont 1994. next photo: Here she (Jenna) is this morning, opening gifts (made by oldest daughter, artist, Erin Inglis). and 3rd: Jen’s wearing the birthday cake earrings today!
  
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