Tag Archives: Inspiration

ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Do you have all your Christmas shopping done? Are your travel arrangements made? How about cookies, fruitcake and other special goodies? Are you in charge of hosting the celebration this year? Is … Continue reading

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AND A CHILD WILL LEAD THEM . . .

Original art & Poetry by Paul T. Boecher & Kathy Boecher© This pencil sketch was done in 2010 by Paul somewhere in the mountains. As I look at the detail in this drawing not only do I see Paul’s craftsmanship … Continue reading

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SILENCE OF WINTER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Over the meadow and through the woods to Bethany we go. Today my granddaughter will graduate from Bethany College in Mankato. The trip takes about an hour and a half, so we’ll … Continue reading

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LIFE & ETERNAL LIFE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The mountains are a perfect location to view God’s majesty. This painting shows how those mountains were precisely carved by His own hand. The sky is filled with His breath as it … Continue reading

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LIVING IN THE PAST . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© How many times have you looked back over your life and wondered why memories are so important? Today I am thankful for them. Memories can be a blessing or a curse. Most … Continue reading

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GOD’S BOUNTY . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This still life shows some tasty looking fruit, but what really stands out to me is the setting in which it is placed. The movement going on behind the fruit shows … Continue reading

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THE GIFT OF SURRENDER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My favorite blooms of summer are the magnificent hydrangeas. While they continuously bloom for most of the summer and into fall, they hang on to their beauty even after all the others … Continue reading

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NOVEMBER MEMORIES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER November brings memories of father and son getting ready for the big deer hunt in Wisconsin. Son was only three years old when dad took him on his first excursion in the … Continue reading

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TURNING THE PAGE, AGAIN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The black walnut tree outside my window is nearly completely barren of foliage. She is usually the first to bloom in the spring. I wonder how long she has stood, so … Continue reading

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SLEEPLESS IN ANOKA . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Had my post hospital stay appointment yesterday. Another round of antibiotics and prednisone were prescribed, but things were looking good. Picked up the new prescriptions and started the antibiotic immediately. As I … Continue reading

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FADING FAST . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting has nothing to do with sailing, but I thought it might bring some sunshine on this rainy day. Summer has turned quickly into autumn and there may still be a few … Continue reading

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OPENING UP OUR EYES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s Sunday – a day of rest for some and toil for others. It is definitely one day of the week we can set aside to praise our Creator for all His … Continue reading

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OUT OF FOCUS . . .

ART  & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As each day passes, I’m amazed at the body of work my husband created within a 25 year period. A new painting pops up almost every day; This one silhouettes a scene … Continue reading

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MORNING PROMISE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I used to be a morning person. I’d get up with the sun and begin my tasks for the day. By the time lunchtime came I was done for the day. … Continue reading

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ANOTHER BEGINNING . . .

This photo was taken this past week as the Jewels of de Nial performed to a group of senior citizens. This would be my last gig as a performer in the group. I parked in the parking lot and thought … Continue reading

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WATERCOLOR SKY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s something quite magical about an October sky. The clearness, the refreshing sunrises and sunsets – all equate to perfection. When clouds begin to fill those spaces, we’re transported to something akin … Continue reading

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TAKING FLIGHT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This sweet little pencil drawing has so much happening. Notice the detail in the branches and trunk of the tree. Observe the complex web of the background and the perching bird … Continue reading

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PAINTING IN A PUMPKIN PATCH . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This is an unusual autumn for us Minnesotans. We’ve been known to have blizzards in October, which leave us helpless and isolated. We’ve also experienced tornados and thunderstorms. This year we’ve been enjoying … Continue reading

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WHO WILL CATCH ME?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today I’ve chosen this sketch which Paul created on the spot. His sketches often demonstrate his strong faith and the sum of all the things that were going on in his mind … Continue reading

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COMING HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This piece was done with watercolor pencil and watercolor paint at the Landing in Shakopee, MN on the Minnesota River. Paul participated in a reenactment of an 1800’s landscape artist from that … Continue reading

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