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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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OCTOBER SKY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ October is here and along with it comes brilliant colors that transcend anything we can reproduce. God is in His creation throughout the year, but He seems to pull out all the … Continue reading

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WE ARE FAMILY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This is a familiar acrylic painting that Paul crafted over a period of time observing a family of Osprey as the went from one male and one female – to 3 eggs … Continue reading

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SUNDAY SPLENDOR . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© We’ve been blessed with a run of amazing blue skies, fresh, crisp air and changing colors in my neck of the woods. It’s a perfect day for a Sunday drive. After a … Continue reading

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AT THE RIVER’S EDGE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor done at the edge of the Rum River is another reflection of Paul’s love of God’s creation. This river flows into the Mississippi and eventually down to the Gulf of Mexico. … Continue reading

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CHASING THE LIGHT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© An early morning in autumn shows the beginning of change. A reminder that the glorious days of summer are drawing to a close. Still, God provides another taste of glory … Continue reading

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY LOVE . . .

TO MY BEST FRIEND, THE LOVE MY LIFE, MY SOULMATE: Today it will be the 268th day since the day you entered heaven. It’s also a day we looked forward to each year. It would’ve been 61 years of anniversary … Continue reading

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WHO IS IN THE DETAILS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ The phrase, “The devil is in the details” was derived from an earlier German proverb which actually translates into “God is in the details”. As I look at the above pencil rendering … Continue reading

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WAIT ON THE LORD . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ This oil pastel gives the impression of an oasis – a place of rest and refreshment. Nestled within the mountains in the background and surrounded by pine trees, sits a small body … Continue reading

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A SHORT STORY – THE BIG BAD WOLF . . .

There once was a shepherd.  He was a caring young man, who loved his flock and enjoyed his time with them.  He’d spend hours, sitting and watching over them.  While he sat and watched, he enjoyed the fresh, clean air … Continue reading

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HARD WORK NEVER HURT ANYONE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul Boecher was known for sketching ideas for future paintings. Many of those sketch books he created were used for that purpose, but these two are reminiscent of another time and a … Continue reading

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HE’S WATCHING YOU . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor has so much detail, down to the bridges, the pathways, the faraway structures and those nearby. Brilliant colors also appear and blend to create a stunning rendering of a … Continue reading

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LOOK TO THE SKY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor has me stumped. Since I no longer have my in-house naturalist to tell me, I can’t figure out what kind of duck it is. I searched Google and there are … Continue reading

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THE FRUIT IS RIPE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ “and in the eyes of the people there is the failure; and in the eyes of the hungry there is a growing wrath. In the souls of the people the grapes of … Continue reading

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SEEDS SOWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Time for another black and white piece of art. This demonstrates Paul’s ability to capture contrast, lights and darks, detail and movement. All encapsulated in one space. When we think about … Continue reading

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A HUNTING WE WILL GO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Even though my husband is no longer here, I’m still learning from him. His knowledge didn’t come from the internet, but books and actual hands-on experience. His brain was geared towards getting … Continue reading

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RETREAT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I sift through the voluminous boxes of art, I am not only amazed by the artist, but grateful for the memories he created on canvas, watercolor or oil pastel paper. … Continue reading

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UNDER THE SUN

SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER The 1970s were supposed to be a golden era, because of all the changes and developments that occurred during that time.  The challenges of that decade were countless.  There was the war in Viet Nam, … Continue reading

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WATERS FALLING

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ This watercolor pencil drawing draws us into the Yellowstone valley and the magnificent falls that has become so familiar in Paul’s art. I have never been able to master the art of … Continue reading

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NOT A FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I usually write about some of the funny things that have occurred in my lifetime, but it just doesn’t seem right to do so this week. It has been a month filled … Continue reading

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