Simple Sunday with Artist James C. Christensen
2012-08-11 at 08:00 pm
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Welcome to Simple Sunday!
Tonight we are featuring a piece of artwork by artist James C. Christensen.
Christensen was born in 1942 and raised in Culver City, California. He studied painting at Brigham Young University and, for a while, the University of California at Los Angeles before finishing his formal education at BYU. Since then, he has had one-man shows in the West and the Northeast and his work is prized in collections throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Inspired by the world’s myths, fables and tales of imagination, James C. Christensen wants his work to add up to more than a beautiful – if sometimes “curious” looking work of art. Having taught art professionally for over 20 years, he likes to think of the world as his classroom. His hope is that through whatever he creates-be it a porcelain, fine art print or book-he can convey a message, inspiration or a simple laugh. He believes that teaching people to use their imagination helps us find solutions to sooth the stresses of everyday life-or get a little lift to help us keep going. In short: all things are possible when you share Christensen’s philosophy that “Believing is Seeing.”
http://www.swoyersart.com/jameschristensen.htm
It is titled “Sometimes the Spirit Touches Us Through Our Weaknesses”.
Looking forward to see what this artwork
inspires your muse with.
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Welcome all to Simple Sunday! I will be back later as I am not home yet. Looking forward to see what your muse comes up with for this wonderful piece of art!
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di710smiles Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Yes, wonderful piece of art , shared
Thankful for Mr. Christensen Love title, too
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Bettie Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Awesome art work will just see what muse cum up wit … Hugs
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:34 am
Looking forward to it, Bettie!
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:33 am
I concur, Diane! Happy to see you!
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Silver Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Love the ART Mr. Christensen…..and Angel Love ….love the blog!!!!!
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:34 am
Wonderful art for sure, Cherie….and thanks so much!
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Scotorum Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Wonderful selection Angel, Thanks for taking the initiative on this challenge, and Thanks to the artist for letting us feature his work -- so sorry I was unable to be here to write to it!
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Thanks Bob…as the Saturday Share line said: “It’s never too late”!
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Hope you had a fun and successful trip!
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A MIND TERRIBLE THANG TO WASTE
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Pat pat
Hey there mister muse man
Sittin on your stoop there
I am your fallin angel
Try to git your attention here
Hangin up side I be
Yet all you see
Is black and white tiles
And not me
Where oh where
Has the mind gone
To far to even see
The likes of me
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Written By: Bettie Davis ———————— © August 11 , 2o12
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di710smiles Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Faith Angel Beautiful be..WoW you covered this art from head to toes sis..Love it
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:15 am
Thank you ever so much sister gurl happy you enjoyed this piece … Hugs Now …
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Silver Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Angel you are Bettie…this is lovely….
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:16 am
Makes me happy to here Cherie .. Thank you very much … Hugs
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:35 am
Beautiful, Bettie!
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:18 am
Really appreciate that you have enjoyed this Angel Love … Thank you kindly … Hugs
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
I love where your muse took you and where you took us.
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
And I love that you enjoyed this piece girlfriend Barbara .. thank you very much … Hugs now
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
So true mind a terrible waste love your write Bettie.
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I love that you love me writes Flossie .. Thank you ever so much .. Hugs now
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Scotorum Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Cute interpretation (((Bettie)))!
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Bettie Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 1:09 am
Thank you ever so much fer enjoyin Bob um happy that you are please wit … Hugs
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Sometimes the Spirit Touches Us Through Our Weaknesses”
Art by : James C. Christensen
Thank you ~ Love this art and title
When feeling low
Not ourselves moving slow
Within self -esteem has no glow
As extra weight on shoulders so
Heavy feeling as hump on back growns
Then feel something take ahold know
A positive spirit touching releasing all unfolds
One may say as an angel for warmth she holds
Making us feel love within that`s never old
Knowing you will succeed for life is precious as gold
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Silver Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Knowing you will succeed…yes life is precious….love this beauty Diane…..
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di710smiles Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Grateful hugs Smiles, you always add, share
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:37 am
Just wonderful, Diane! Making us feel love within that`s never old…precious as gold!
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:22 am
Beautiful be this piece think you touch bout much as me on art sister gurl .. Big Hugs ..
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
So very beautiful and wise. I love this!
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Diane love it your write is always brilliant
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Scotorum Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Inspiringly positive take Diane!
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di710smiles Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Awww Special , true Ones never alone
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Silver Reply:
August 11th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I will be there every step of the way …love this Flossie…..
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:38 am
Love this, Flossie! Never alone is right!
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:26 am
Wonderiful write Flossie .. True be we are never alone even if we dont always see …
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Precious and gorgeous!
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Thank You all for love comments this why I love this site you are all awesome.love you bunches
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Scotorum Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Sometimes friendshiop is priceless -- sweet viewpoint Flossie!
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Sorry to arrive so late, but was out picking blueberries with a friend and then we started making zucchini relish…been a long, long day! Cleaning the berries is going to have to wait for tomorrow!
A quick write for this wonderful piece of art! 
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:28 am
Poetically awesome write here Angel … Hugs
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:50 am
Thanks so much, Bettie! Love & Hugs!
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Silver Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Learn the lesson….yep….a hard one to do….wink* Love the write Angel Love
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Sometimes it can be trying, for sure, Cherie! Thanks so much!
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
So beautifully wise. Loving those blueberries too. Just five minutes ago had a handful of frozen ones. I’m sure they don’t begin to compare with the ones you just picked.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Thanks so much, Barbara! For sure there is nothing like freshly picked wild blueberries, but even frozen ones are great when that is all that is available!
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Angel you always in a blink of a eye come up with something so fast you are the best. Great wright.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Awww…thanks so much, Flossie! So kind of you!
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Scotorum Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Love this Angel-ic write to the art Angel!
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Angel Love Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 12:19 am
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Fascinating artwork. Will ponder before reading any of the other pieces posted. I’m sure they’re all wonderful.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:05 am
Looking forward to it, Barbara!
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:30 am
Her girlfriend Barbara great to see you gurl … Hugs
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hello folks. Been a long time since I’ve been to a blog. been very busy. just wanted to say hey,and that i appreciate you all. And yes,the Spirit does touch us -especially when we are weak. Good blog,and as always,God bless each one. Hugs,Elfwing/Brenda Brite. Peace.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
So lovely to see you Elfwing! Hope that things settle for you and that you will be back again!
Blessings! 
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Great to see you again, Elfwing. Have missed you. Big Hugs.
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Awesomeness to see you here Elfwing so a joy hope all is well wit … Big hugs now
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Silver Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
HI ELFWING!!!!!!
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Brenda we love you here and know everyone have things to do but we know you always pop in time to time to say that magic word “HI”. You take care.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
This says so much in so few words…lovely, Cherie!
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Precious and so beautifully wise.
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Beautiful words indeed Cherie very wise be … Hugs
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
very love Cherie we all do get lost sometimes but good friends help us heal.
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Scotorum Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Or a gentle poem by Cherie
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Beautiful Arts to see and all you great Poets
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Thanks so much, Izabel! Wonderful of you to stop by!
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Really appreciate that you have enjoyed where within … Thank you Izabel … Hugs
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Silver Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Thank you so very much for stopping by Izabel…..
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Good to see new faces hope you continue on here we love to have you.
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Great to see you today, Izabel.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Lovely share, Carmen! Loyalty through good and bad times…that sums it up so very well! So happy that you stopped by to share!
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Silver Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
beautiful share…..
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Such beautiful wisdom.
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Very admirable share Carmen … Hugs
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Carmen so lovely of a PNP tonight good to see a new face Hope you stay awhile
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Scotorum Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 12:00 am
Nice quote to add further meaning to the art Carmen! Thanks for coming by and participating!
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Artist: James C. Christensen
BEFORE I COULD RUN
Lost in a stupor,
no thought in my head,
trying to recover
from whatever they said,
all sad and mopey,
no smile left inside,
no inclination at all
to go out and play,
fearing I’ll just
have to stay this way,
hoping something
will come along
to change the way I feel
and to brighten up my day.
Alas, I finally feel it,
something stirring
deep inside,
not quite sure
what it is . . . .
I think I might hide.
But before I could run,
it tapped me
on the shoulder
and poked me
in the ribs;
it tickled my toes
and my funny bone
and I’d love to know
what gives.
But at the moment
it doesn’t matter at all
what’s going on inside;
I’m happy once more
and thankful for
whoever opened up
the door.
(c) barbara kausteklis 8-12-12
Thanks so much for the fun I had with this.
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Well, I guess we all know what the image is. I’ll never figure out why sometimes putting in the images works and sometimes not. Oh, well . . . . Fun to imagine what the artist might have actually had in mind.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I can’t figure that out, either!
You are using the html code, so it should work…never had this problem myself! 
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Bettie Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Wonderifully written piece so profound this be girlfriend .. Hugs
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Thanks so much, Bettie! Such a fascinating piece of art to write to. Thought-provoking to be sure. Hugs to you too.
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Silver Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Your vision always amazes me Barbara…..
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
These art pieces really do take our sights outside the proverbial box. Always fun to try them. Thanks so much, Cherie!
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sunshine2010 Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Still lovely write Barb. Your write is amazing as always.
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Thanks so much, Flossie! A joy to read all the pieces and to participate.
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Angel Love Reply:
August 12th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Precious and delightful, Barbara!
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 12:13 am
Thanks so much, Angel Love! It was a lot of fun to write.
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Scotorum Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 12:02 am
Love the way you put your protagonist inside the character Barbara!
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Barbara_K Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 12:15 am
Thanks so much, Scotorum! It was definitely a fun one.
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