tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51262972478882918572012-02-16T05:18:30.108-08:00Sharon Lane Holmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186222637207311163noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5126297247888291857.post-12607127868912724252012-02-06T13:21:00.000-08:002012-02-06T13:21:13.367-08:00

I just made blue belt in TaeKwonDo!! How amazing is that (for me)!I am working real hard still on the focus and self confidence thing. For me no easy task.But must remember how far I have come along from the beginning.The forms and kicking are getting more difficult, for me- to just remember.Kicking and punching and form help maintain some sort of sanity for me.

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...I moved on. Onto new experiences, new ventures, new directions, new art...contact me directly: holmmade1@earthlink.net   sharonholm@gmail.com, www.sharonholm.com, and through my blog-right here! Looking forward to a new year and its all about me!(and hopefully you too!) bestest-

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"The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself." - Anna Quindlen I am pleased to announce that I will now self represent! I've decided to move in new directions with exciting possibilities for both my artwork and me.You can contact me directly atholmmade1@earthlink.netsharonlaneholm@gmail.com or through my web page-

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My book Zoes' Hats, published by Boyds Mills Press, had been selected and is featured in the "2011 Best Books to Enhance Curriculum, grades Pre k -3"published by Libraries Unlimited, ABC/CLIO.I feel honored!

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I had been interviewed by celebrityparentsmag.com a while ago. I was astounded when she asked me if I would do an interview.I have now made it into cyper space celebrity-hood.  You can now all see the space where the magic happens...(need a better house keeper!) All my stuff, my inspiration, and me I am ready-I want to be more me or be me more. http://www.celebrityparentsmag.com/2011/07/

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I made my purple belt!! This is my 5th belt- wow almost a miracle that I can even remember forms, counting, sparring, punching, kicking...all in Korean! Am still a work in progress with focus and confidence. But I have come a long way, and can most likely can kick some body's butt, but they must be shorter than me...

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busy, busy beaver. layout character sketch.just became an artist on thatsmyfolio-check me out!

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Mercy, my third foster, purebreed wiemerimer (sp.?). Her 1st adoption fell thru so she spent more time with us than usual. What a sweet, sweet, sweet dog. She was used strictly for breeding, when she tested positive for heartworm while pregnant again, the breeder wanted her put down, he had no use for her any more. She is 2 years old. I am working through  http://www.cprdogs.com/  rescue group.

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This is Titan. Foster puppy number 2. A beautiful pure bred weimerimer, 12 weeks old. www.CPRdogs.com  is a rescue group that transports puppies and dogs out of TN. They are pure love. Adopt, don't shop. A lot of a little bit of love goes a long way.(don't know if I spelled weimerimer correctly!)Titan was adopted into his forever home. Very sweet, active puppy!

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My Reason to Relay 1000 wishes... Over the years I have lost many loved ones to cancer; family and friends. Recently I lost  Tommy, Dr. Guy, Lisa, Ralph, and May to cancer. The list goes on, as I'm sure you also have been touched by this dreadful disease. 1000 Wishes I wished... I wish I could have done more to help you. I wish I could have done more to make you comfortable. I wish you didnt get

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My first foster dog. He only stayed for a day, but I would have kept him in a heartbeat. Was transported from TN, where they still have kill shelters. http://www.cprdogs.com/  is the group that helps to save them.  They transport the dogs up north to the non-kill shelter states, CT being one of them. I am getting involved with the fostering of these great dogs. All they want is love, and to give

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I WON two silver second place medals at the Tae Kwon Do tournament this Saturday. This is a big accomplishment for me! I participated in form and wood breaking (with hands and feet!) As my son says- if you had ever told me my mother would be doing this sport I would never have believed you! I was terrified of performing, but faced the fear and told myself over and over-just do it. "Dont ask what

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Quite possibly I am taking too many Tae Kwon Do and kick boxing classes! Quite possible it is the Asian influence! Focus on just yourself, breathe... Am now up to green belt, my 4th belt.  I don't know how I can remember my forms,as most of the time I have no idea what day it is!Happy Birthday Master Song. Thanks for your patience  with teaching me Tae Kwon Do- "the way of hand and feet".

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 This is an older piggie piece,but I seem to have little piggie ideas fermenting.There must be something I can do with the piggie ideas that keep poppinginto my art.Piggie parties, piggies in parks, Sissy and Sassy, piggies at the market...Time to say happy spring, say cheezzzz and smile.

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Cleaning through many years of "stuff". I had saved everything my son ever drew, every school paper....                        Time to purge. But I LOVE this-it is a self portrait, pre K. Notice the big smile."He" hangs proudly on my studio wall, to remind me of where we all come from. Michael is now 27, and an artist/author.

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happy birthday captain john. And all the other birthday pirates too!

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Happy Christmas. Happy New Year. Happy Birthday. Happy Everything.

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I am not one to talk about myself, it's difficult. I do seem to have an awful lot to say about how I feel - about people and things I care about. I want to share my thoughts, my evolving artwork, and some random ramblings on a more consistent basis. Especially my art, and thoughts about my art. So I am putting my little toe into the water. And most likely will still not be able to say much about

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"...yes...absolutely...maybe.." The 2 words I would love to hear-"...yes, absolutely". (...we want to publish your book now-ok maybe more than just 2 words)) Usually it's the "maybe" scenario with re-working, re-editing, but no direction as to how to make it stronger. My critique was with Linda Pratt, literary agent, with Shelton Fogelman Agency. She looked so young, how could she have been an

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"...we are pleased to inform you of your acceptance as a mentee to Rutgers University's Council on Children's Literacy conference. Mentees (70) are accepted from applicant pool (700) on the basis of the quality of their writing sample and degree of professionalism in their submission..." A juried writers conference! And I have been chosen to be a mentee! I am so excited.I submitted "Casper, Mr.

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Many days I just want to draw whatever I want to draw, not what someone tells me to draw! I adore illustrating for children's books, but I also love to create images just for me or for people who would appreciate my art and the fact that I created something special just for them. This is a wedding card created for Miss Jina's marriage, honoring the traditional asian ceremony, but with a sense of

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