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Time moves forward - National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 13, 2018
1 min

Time moves forward - National Autism Awareness Month

Title: "sketch-Time's a Tickin'" Medium: Graphite on paper copyright Bjlane The Journey continues . . . Today is the day. Life moves forward . . . Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none. Albert Einstein NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM ? CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTERS: National Autism Association Autism Society Autism Speaks The Arc-Autism Now Autism Network-Valeries List (So. Cal) Art created especially f

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Make a wish-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 12, 2018
1 min

Make a wish-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: "Make a wish" Medium: Acrylic and Oil on canvas copyright Bjlane The Journey continues . . . Featured here ... the birthday party, and family portrait. This is a section of a diptych painting (2 of 2) and is a reflection of history. It symbolizes a celebration of time passing, and a silent, hopeful wish for the future. Friends and family gather at the 10th birthday celebration. The happy birthday song has been sung. The birthday girl with autism tips her head, watchi

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Putting the Pieces Together-Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 11, 2018
2 min

Putting the Pieces Together-Autism Awareness Month

Title: Putting the Pieces together Medium: Acrylic and mixed medium on wood created by Bjlane The Journey continues . . . Do you love puzzles? I remember a scene from my childhood (before the days of computers, cell phones and iPads). The flimsy card table sitting in the corner with little colorful pieces spread unevenly over the surface. The adults in the family headed there after dinner to join in conversation. Even the children were invited to partake in the starting event

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My Secret Recipe-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 10, 2018
2 min

My Secret Recipe-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: My Secret Recipe Medium: Photo Collage The Journey continues . . . Through the past 25 years I have learned what I feel is the most important lesson of life. It defines a basic rule I need to follow in order to be my best. As a mother with a daughter who has had Autism from birth, this simple rule helps keep me calm, aware, and focused on my journey. Following or not following this basic rule can mean my success or failure, yet I still need daily reminders to follow it

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bjartworks

Jul 30, 2017
1 min

In a wink of an eye

Title: "In a wink of an eye" Medium: Oil on canvas ©Bjlane Joy and sadness, success and failure are all part of the human experience. And how do I greet this day? With eyes wide open, I greet this day with love in my heart. This piece depicts my autistic daughter in different stages of her life. The colors are symbolic as she passes through the pink tones of childhood innocence, the colors of curiosity, and the juxtaposed colors of adolescent conflict. As she becomes an adult

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Finding Peace-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 21, 2017
1 min

Finding Peace-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: "sculptures of Tammy" Medium: Ceramic ©Bjlane The Journey continues . . . Even though I am a mother of a daughter with Autism, and have observed, supported and been connected with Autism for over 25 years, I am still learning about my daughter's behaviors, challenges and gifts. But mostly I am learning about myself. This collection of small sculptures were created during a difficult time in our life together. The beginning of puberty, the growing pains of adolescence,

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Unconditional Love-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 20, 2017
1 min

Unconditional Love-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: "sketch-growing up" Medium: Watercolor on paper ©Bjlane The Journey continues . . . When my older children were growing up, I couldn't help but bring out pens, watercolors, and clay to catch them at play. In this quick watercolor sketch, I captured Tammy's sweet young face. One eye slightly off to the side, her head still larger than her tiny body, her focus on activity. Love does not see with the eyes, but with the soul. William Shakespeare Why is it so hard for some

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A Personal Perspective-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 19, 2017
1 min

A Personal Perspective-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: Upside-Down and Backwards Medium: chalk and pastel on pavement copyright Bjlane The Journey continues . . . Sometimes my life seems turned upside-down and backwards. The pieces just don't seem to fit. Even when I try to unravel the problems that arise, it seems there are roadblocks and stop signs. In this chalk art piece I created a visual icon of the upside-down and backward world that I have experienced with my own autistic daughter. This boy (a friend's autistic so

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In a wink of an eye - National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 18, 2017
1 min

In a wink of an eye - National Autism Awareness Month

Title: "In a wink of an eye" Medium: Oil on canvas ©Bjlane The Journey continues . . . This piece depicts my autistic daughter in different stages of her life. The colors are symbolic as she passes through the pink tones of childhood innocence, the colors of curiosity, and the juxtaposed colors of adolescent conflict. As she becomes an adult the colors are rich. Her demeanor is now more calm, with a faint hint of a smile. Her growth is evident. Her expression is meaningful.

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The teen years-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 17, 2017
2 min

The teen years-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: sketchbook-Beauty in her eyes Medium: Graphite on paper ©Bjlane The Journey continues . . . For Tammy, my daughter with Autism, adolescence was not an easy journey. Other girls her age were focused on fitting in. They were trying to manage friendships, relationships, and push boundaries with both their peers and parents. Just like those of us who have passed through this journey in our lives, other teens Tammy's age were simply trying to mature and find themselves. Cha

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bjartworks

Apr 14, 2017
1 min

Time moves forward - National Autism Awareness Month

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bjartworks

Apr 13, 2017
1 min

Make a wish-National Autism Awareness Month

Title: "Make a wish" Medium: Acrylic and Oil on canvas copyright Bjlane The Journey continues . . . Featured here ... the birthday party, and family portrait. This is a section of a diptych painting (2 of 2) and is a reflection of history. It symbolizes a celebration of time passing, and a silent, hopeful wish for the future. Friends and family gather at the 10th birthday celebration. The happy birthday song has been sung. My autistic daughter tips her head, watching the fli

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Putting the Pieces Together-National Autism Awareness Month

bjartworks

Apr 12, 2017
2 min

Putting the Pieces Together-National Autism Awareness Month

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bjartworks

Apr 11, 2017
2 min

My Secret Recipe-National Autism Awareness Month

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bjartworks

Jul 30, 2016
2 min

In a wink of an eye ...

"In the wink of an eye" Oil on canvas, 24"x 72" ©2007 Bjlane In a wink of an eye, life changes. Sometimes the journey you are on, is altered by destiny. This piece is a portrait of my youngest daughter affected by Autism, "a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts."–– Google. Reading from left to right, these sequential portraits chroni

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bjartworks

Jul 26, 2016
1 min

Secret of the Artist ...

"Drawing my daughter - from the Sketchbook" Graphite, and Ink on paper ©2007 Bjlane "The secret of your success is found in your daily routine" Quote by Darren Hardy The Artist's secret is consistent observation and uninterrupted daily practice. Scheduling only five minutes a day to sketch can not only improve the artist's hand, but focuses the mind. "Where your attention goes, your energy flows. what controls your focus controls your life. You will never change your life u

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