Title : “Digital Self Portrait”- Digital Medium on Metal - 15” x 20” DAILY GRATITUDE - DIGITAL MEDIUM ©Bjlane Ringing. Dinging. Message. Phone calls. Email and distraction. In this world of technology I am losing traction. Overwhelmed and way too busy, The world seems to be. I just want to sneak away. Or maybe paint a tree. I put my phone on silent mode. I still my cluttered mind. The world becomes a quiet place Where I can take my time. A painting app has caught my eye. I

MEMOIRS OF THE HEART Title : “Self Portrait in Pen”- Colored Sharpie on Paper ©Bjlane The model here Is me my dear. My mouth, my hair, my eyes I stare at me. What do I see? The truth. There are no lies. The mouth is still. My hair is real. With natural curls and gray. I know my heart Is full of art. What more is there to say. The Backstory: Why do many artists create self portraits? Reflecting on life, reflecting on self, the artist studies. Each imperfection, each element o

MEMOIRS OF THE HEART Title : “Time’s a Tickin’-the sketch”- Graphite on Paper - 14” x 18” ©Bjlane Tick, tick, tock, tock. When is it time to play? I worked and worked, but where’s the Art? I need some Art today! I swept the house, I fed the kid. We did the dishes too. The dog needs fed. Let out the cat There’s such a lot to do! When can I find the time to paint? It is already noon. I need to paint or sculpt some art. It will be dark real soon. Ideas gather in my mind. I hear

Title : “Time’s a Tickin’”- Colored Marker and Ink on Paper - 24” x 18” ©Bjlane Tick, tick, tock, tock. How quick the time goes by. It seems that life is filled with chores I cannot figure why. Little helpers clean the pots. A spill upon the floor. The host brings in the tea. “Ring”…someone’s at the door. There really should be more of me I let out a sigh. The Maid, Host, Mother. Wife And Artist deep inside. Thus I spend my life and time With Art and Family. I love them both

————————————————— “Self Portrait”- Watercolor on Paper 19” x 29” ©Bjlane In a mirror I saw my life. Once upon a time. I wondered then What would I be. Once upon a time. I had my dreams. I did my work. Once upon a time. And here am I. I give my gifts. Upon this world of mine. The Backstory: Sitting on the floor before the mirror, I studied the young woman’s reflection. I stilled my mind. I took in a long breath and began to push and pull the wet pigment around on the smooth, w

“Reflecting on LIfe” - Self Portrait”- Oil on Canvas - 24” x 28” ©Bjlane Reflection of our world. We observe, learn, and become. Looking into the past. Searching for our future. Learning from the present. The Backstory: Reflecting back on my artful journey, there are no regrets. Just this simple prayer. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr And the Artis

“Title : “Through the Looking Glass - Self Portrait”- Oil Pastel on Paper - 24” x 18” Who are you Inside this mirrored frame? Are you this woman? What is your name? Have I forgotten to look within At the beauty I’ve been given? Where are the blessings? Are they hidden? Still the mind. Relax the body. To self be kind. Believe. The Backstory: Another self portrait began as a classroom assignment during a life drawing class in 2006. A little makeup mirror was held up in front o

Title: “The journey – self portrait” The sun has set. Sweet smell of dusk. Colorful sky. Lessons learned. Memories made. Creating. Filled with gratitude. I say goodbye. Day’s end. Beautiful Dreams. Tomorrow’s plans. A new life. ©Bjlane The backstory: These next few weeks I will be posting pieces from my newest exhibition, “Memoirs of the heart”. Highlighting family I focus on the essence of emotion, and the connection that binds us all ... the human heart. Available for viewi

The backstory: These next few weeks I will be posting pieces from my newest exhibition, “Memoirs of the heart”. Highlighting family I focus on the essence of emotion, and the connection that binds us all ... the human heart. Available for viewing during library hours. ——————————- Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #gratitude

Today I am thankful for all the people who have believed in me, and supported my artful journey. It is YOU who I create for. You lift me up, as I gift my heart. —————————— Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #gratitude #portraits #artcommissions #paintings #sculpture #digitalart #bettereveryday #rfpaints #ballet #gardenart #l

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/story/2020-01-12/artist-uses-creativity-for-reflection-and-gratitude-in-new-exhibit-in-vista Today I am thankful for the San Diego Union Tribune, for reaching out to me and telling my story of gratitude from the heart. ——————————- Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #grati

Title: Memoirs of the Heart” Go on a date And feel your heart. Come out with me And see some Art! ©Bjlane You are invited! Artist Reception Sunday, January 12 from 2 to 4 PM. This exhibit is brought to you by “The Artist Gift Program, a program established for art outreach to the community. My heartfelt thanks to donors: . Cynthia Cohn from Cynthia Cohn & associates Inc. Pasadena . Lenila Batali from D’Vine Path, Fallbrook . Cynthia Young from Fallbrook (And two Mentee’s from

Title: "the ride” This day is here Nothing to fear Just you and I Let’s take a ride ©Bjlane Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #gratitude #portraits #artcommissions #paintings #sculpture #digitalart #bettereveryday #rfpaints #ballet #gardenart #landscape #carart #bjlane #bjlaneartgallery

Title: "The Portrait-TAMMY TAMMY digital rendition " Mixed Medium: digital - painting remix Look at me. Turn your eyes. Focus on life. Look this way. See this day. It is good. All is well. You are loved. It’s a beautiful day. ©Bjlane The backstory: A digital rendition of an oil portrait of my youngest daughter who lives with autism. Here she is depicted simply. Her sweet young face, big blue eyes, and blonde hair. Now an adult, each morning she wakes with “good morning mom, g

A brand New Day. A brand New Year. I’m glad you’re here! Happy New Year! ©Bjlane Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #gratitude #portraits #artcommissions #paintings #sculpture #digitalart #bettereveryday #rfpaints #ballet #gardenart #landscape #carart #bjlane #bjlaneartgallery

The year is done. Now history. What’s done is done For you and me. We felt the joy. We’ve felt the sorrow. The past is gone. Left with tomorrow. This year we’ve lived. Under this sun. What’s will we learn This next time round? As we face A brand new year. Let’s have some hope Without the fear. Let’s give our hearts To those we love Let’s give our thanks To him above. ©Bjlane Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #every

Today I’m thankful for my feet. They walk, and stand, and run. I’m very fond of my two feet. Best friends we have become. They held me tall, when I was small. They kicked and jumped with glee. Through the years they did their job. They’ve stayed right here with me. And now as I advance in years, I feel them getting tired. They say “slow down, don’t go so fast” (They might like to retire.) But I’m still thankful, and I say Some words of love and praise. “You’ve been a joy to h

Our history Recorded Through words and Art. https://www.huntington.org/library ©Bjlane Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #gratitude #portraits #artcommissions #paintings #sculpture #digitalart #bettereveryday #rfpaints #ballet #gardenart #landscape #carart #bjlane #bjlaneartgallery

©Bjlane Vista Branch to present “Memoirs of the Heart”—a collection of portraiture and poems by local artist, B.J. Lane. Highlighting family, she captures the essence of emotion and the connection that binds us all … the human heart. Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 92084 760-643-5100 Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #origin

Oh joy! The rain has come! ©Bjlane Custom Art just for You Schedule a private consultation bjartworks@me.com 760-728-1506 #ipadart #everydaypoetry #originalart #architectureart #pleinair #floral #fineart #decor #originalart #gratitude #portraits #artcommissions #paintings #sculpture #digitalart #bettereveryday #rfpaints #ballet #gardenart #landscape #carart #bjlane #bjlaneartgallery