Raney Rogers' Blog

Being an Artist

raneyrogers — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:07:07 +0000

…..means that you have no control over your need to create….to express…..to delve in and truly feel…to expose your emotions to the universe, without knowing how you will be received.

What is healthy mind?

raneyrogers — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:04:30 +0000

A compassionate mind.

Dalai Lama

Winter Musings

raneyrogers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:52:18 +0000

Strange, as there is not much winter to muse about. Perhaps the focus should be more on the consistency of living. The seasons are around us, but not in us. Perhaps the Appalachian winters have been so brutal the last few years that we have a reprieve. That would be nice. After all, what giddiness prevails when we are walking on a sunny, balmy January afternoon enjoying the weather and getting in some excercise and fresh air as well? The birds were even singing this morning. On the day my daughter was born twenty-seven years ago it had been snowing for a week and no immediate relief was forecast. Ahhhhhh, today is a good day.

Merging of art and soul

raneyrogers — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:25:04 +0000

We are now filming our first episode of the “Art and Soul Network”, which is a program about creativity of the mind, body and soul!

Our website will be coming soon where you will be able to view video and order art instruction DVDs!!! …..All meant for fun and learning!

Coming Soon….the Art and Soul Network, featuring the art of Raney Rogers, artist interviews, demos, Q&As, and soul inspiring creativity.

raneyrogers — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:07:37 +0000

Historic Black Bear Inn

raneyrogers — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:01:48 +0000

Readying for the upcoming season opening April 15, 2011 for weddings and special events.

Prayer for the Gulf….

raneyrogers — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:23:41 +0000

As a devotee of the science from Dr. Masaru Emoto, I am forwarding the prayer he has sent out from his site for everyone to direct towards the Gulf and this horrendous oil spill AND to let us all know that we CAN do something……

“I send the energy of love and gratitude to the water and all living creatures in the Gulf of Mexico and its surroundings. To the whales, dolphins, pelicans, fish, shellfish, planktons, corals, algae and all living creatures….I am sorry, please forgive me, thank you. I love you.”

Spring at last!

raneyrogers — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:01:38 +0000

This week has been the perfect welcome to spring! Now that our cumulative 90 inches of snow has melted and one can finally see the ground, it seems that, with the emergence of jonquils and crocus, there is yet hope in the air. According to one of our locals, there is still a “bean in the jar”, which means that there is still one more snow lying in wait out there. He could be wrong, but probably not.

I am working in the gallery most days now, we have almost finished the move from our farm to the Inn and plans are being made for the opening day of “RSVP”, the name of our business. Currently, my home studio is cluttered with boxes, half erected easels, brushes and paints everywhere! So much going on and now we can finally proceed without freezing.

Snow motivation

raneyrogers — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:11:18 +0000

There is nothing like being cold, uncomfortable, confined and unmotivated. On a snowy day there is nothing like a good nap. OR, you could take this opportunity to refresh your palette, try a new medium or applicator, or just go to your easel and “do it!” This spare time those of us who are living in the “snow belt” are experiencing now is the perfect time to get some new pieces ready for spring. Create your own living color show and get ready for the people chomping at the bit to get out and purchase some art!

Cover Girl

raneyrogers — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:34:42 +0000

Finally, a picture of me will be on a magazine cover instead of one of my paintings….not that I have minded one bit! All About Women will be featuring me in their January issue and the photographer just left, so keep an eye peeled…..