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Cindy Shepard

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I am a Mixed Media/ Recycle artist and Certified Zentangle Teacher. Author of 'Bottle Art' - repurposing old jars and bottles into household items, jewelry and other fun things. Author of 'Stash and Smash' - recycled art journal ideas. I love to garden...try new wines...and an avid reader.. The proud grandmother of nine ...they all love spending time in the art studio.
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my VN interview

How did you get to where you are now?
I have been a work in progress for some time now. I am a self-taught artist, even though I hesitate to say that. My learning has come about because many other artists who have come before me are so willing to share their techniques, philosophies and experiments in art. I have learned so much from books, blogs and YouTube videos. My heartfelt thanks to everyone in the art and craft community for everything they contribute.
How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?
I am 57 years old..soon to be 58. I appreciate the simple, everyday things in life so much more than I did when I was younger, I have learned to slow down. The other day I was rocking on the back porch in my wicker chair just watching my 2 year old grandson play in the dirt with his cars...that's all I was doing. I wasn't reading a book, sending a text message or thinking about the dishes in the sink. It was a wonderful feeling to have a clear mind and just enjoy the moment. Ten years ago I probably couldn't have done that .... I would have missed this moment.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Art and creativity are very important to me. I will still be doing art of some kind and experimenting with different types of art and craft. I recently began teaching art classes and really enjoy sharing one-on-one with my students. Hopefully I can expand on that ...possibly write another book. I trust my path...if I just keep participating, learning, being open to new ideas and people... my life in 10 years will be exactly what it should be...and I will look back and be amazed!

a postcard to my younger self

Don't take yourself too seriously, in the end most of what you worry about doesn't come about and if it does you will learn so much from it. The value in your mistakes may not emerge for many, many years.

my posts

Nature Deficit Disorder

Posted in Cindy Shepard, family & relationships, home & garden, spirituality on April 04, 2012
Nature has the power to calm and soothe our hurried lives.read more »

Zentangle – Why I love it and You should too!

Posted in Cindy Shepard, spirituality on March 20, 2012
Have you heard about Zentangle? It is a fun, easy, meditational drawing practice.read more »

Sclerotherapy

Posted in health & fitness on June 04, 2010

I have really prominent veins on my hands and am considering ways to rid myself of them.  Has anyone had any experience with sclerotherapy?  Any other suggestions? 

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Garden stakes: A fun spring gardening project to share with your grandchildren

Posted in home & garden on April 09, 2009

My grandchildren love to work in the garden with me. Kids are captivated by all the processes that go into gardening. They love wearing gloves, they love digging a hole to drop…

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my comments

Response to: Nature Deficit Disorder

Comment posted on April 11, 2012 at 9:32 am:
"The great thing about those memories is the ability to go back to them anytime. Just thinking of them brings a level of peace and tranquility. Something you carry with you all of your life...." (read comment)

Response to: Nature Deficit Disorder

Comment posted on April 4, 2012 at 6:48 pm:
"You have created a wonderful legacy for your children and some wonderful memories which will spur them to recreate some of those moments with their own children. Good for you. Like you I am amazed at some of the things my own children remember...thin..." (read comment)

Response to: Zentangle - Why I love it and You should too!

Comment posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:52 pm:
"Thank you Ellen, it's a great thing to do with friends, you can do one big Zentangle drawing with everyone adding their own tangle. I have framed several of my Zentangle tiles...love the black and white addition to any room...." (read comment)

Response to: Given how generous our generation has been to our children, why do you think so many Gen X'ers resent Boomers?

Comment posted on April 28, 2009 at 3:29 pm:
"Wow...I read the article and a lot of the comments that went along with it.  I have often wondered this myself, and suppose it is a vast combination of answers.  The Boomers, parents of these children, probably did put too much emphasis on ..." (read comment)

Response to: Revisiting Susan Boyle: Embracing Our Inner Nerd

Comment posted on April 23, 2009 at 6:11 pm:
"I will understand too...it has always been said, especially to women, to do your best you need to look your best. But, I am with you on the "say it ain't so"...hopefully she will just get her hair shaped, go for a natural makeup look and find her ow..." (read comment)