Okinawa Natural Light Living Art - watching

I've watched you now a full half- hour;

Self-poised upon that yellow flower

And, little Butterfly! Indeed

I know not if you sleep or feed.

How motionless! - not frozen seas

More motionless! and then

What joy awaits you, when the breeze

Hath found you out among the trees,

And calls you forth again!

- William Wordsworth, "To a Butterfly"

Okinawa Living Art Photographer - quiet thoughts

夜 思 
李 白 


床 前 明 月 光 ， 

疑 是 地 上 霜 。 

舉 頭 望 明 月 ， 

低 頭 思 故 鄉 。 

Quiet Night Thoughts

Li Bai

I wake and moonbeams play around my bed

Glittering like hoarfrost to my wondering eyes

Upwards the glorious moon I raise my head

Then lay me down and thoughts of home arise

Okinawa Newborn Photography - legend of the crane

O flock of heavenly cranes

cover us with your wings

- Japanese Mother's prayer

The Legend of the Crane

Throughout history, birds have been viewed as animals of special value and have been ladened with meanings often derived from legends and stories that have survived over many generations. The Crane may conceivably be the oldest bird on earth; there is fossil proof that they existed over 60 million years ago. Greek and Roman myth tended to portray the dance of cranes as a love of joy and a celebration of life. The crane was usually considered to be a bird of Apollo, the sun god, who heralded in Spring and light. Throughout all of Asia, the crane has been a symbol of happiness and eternal youth. In Japanese, Chinese, and Korean tradition, cranes stand for good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. Existing in fifteen species which inhabit five continents, the most majestic is the Japanese Crane which stands almost five feet tall with its wing span of more than six feet and its white body capped with its red crown. The Japanese refer to the crane as “the bird of happiness;” the Chinese as “heavenly crane” believing they were symbols of wisdom. The powerful wings of the crane were believed to be able to convey souls up to paradise and to carry people to higher levels of spiritual enlightenment. Over time, the crane has also evolved as a favorite subject of the tradition of paper folding – origami. It is said that a thousand folded cranes, one for each year of its life, makes a wish come true.

Shortly after the end of World War II, the folded origami cranes also came to symbolize a hope for peace through Sadako Sasaki and her unforgettable story of perseverance. Diagnosed with leukemia after being exposed to radiation after the bombing of Hiroshima, Sadako became determined to fold 1,000 cranes in hopes of recovering good health, happiness, and a world of eternal peace. Although she completed 644 before she died, her classmates folded the remaining 356 to honor her. A statue was raised in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to commemorate her strong spirit.

Traditionally, flocks of 1,000 cranes are offered at shrines or temples with prayer, based on the belief that the effort to fold such a large number will surely be rewarded. Chains are often given to someone suffering from illness, as a prayer for their recovery, as a wish for happiness, and as an expression of sympathy and peace. 

Little Miss "M" has been featured before but last time she was still snug as a bug in a rug in her Mami's belly. You can see her Mami's session here

Okinawa Body Art Maternity - before

Before you were conceived I wanted you

Before you were born I loved you

Before you were here an hour I would die for you

This is the miracle of a Mother's LOVE

-Maureen Hawkins

Body Painting Art - art by RoMa

Model - Wendy of Sassy Styles

Makeup Artist - Glamour Eyes, LLC

Daily Snaps - expression

Art is not in some far-off place.

A work of Art is the expression of man's 

whole personality, sensibility and ability.

- Shinichi Suzuki

Daily Snaps - "Beautiful tone, Beautiful heart"

I was blessed today to have the opportunity to collaborate with some very talented Artist on Okinawa. I admire theses ladies not only for their talent but for their beautiful hearts. Thank you Kim, Rosa and Wendy for sharing your gift of talent.

I started this daily snap a few times trying to contiplate what I wanted to say today. It's been a long day. As some of you already know I dislike writing but I love looking for poems to go with the photographs. As I was looking for a poem to go with this post when I came across a quote by Shinchi  Suzuki. I thought it was very appropriate for how I am feeling. I'm sure this doesn't only happen to artist but anyone that is passionate about what they are doing may relate. During the process of creating a drawing or photograph, I have this sense that I have left  a part of myself in that work. That the work not only reflects my abilities but my whole personality and sensibility. I hope that you enjoy the work that I leave a little bit of me in for your to enjoy!!  

Thank you for sitting a spell with me today.

I appreciate your support and do cherish the time you take out of your evening to join me.

Have a wonderful weekend I am going to go spend sometime with my family.

Many blessings to you and yours!!

The picture above is a sneak peek from today. 

Body painting by Rosa of art by RoMa

Makeup Artist (face) by Kim of Glamour Eyes, LLC

Model Wendy of Sassy Styles

Thank you ladies!!!

Daily Snaps - smelly markers

One yellow lemon, 

plus a very minty green,

strawberry red and a blue one that smells clean,

a grape smelling purple and a cotton candy pink,

plus a brown that smells like...

chocolate I think.

What did I draw???

A very colorful mustache 

- unknown author poem from Doodads

Yeah it's new week of Daily Snaps!!!


See today is one of those days I don't know what to write. Those of you who frequent the blog know I DO NOT write. I am trying even though it's painful for me like today. Today's Daily Snap is of Milk Monster and his Body Art. I think he wants to be a body painting artist like my friend Rosa, from art by RoMa. Can you tell he's pretty proud of his creation but I don't think Rosa has to worry about any competition at least not for the mean time. His little work of art wouldn't have been too bad had it been the washable markers. But Nooo.... He did his work of art with a Sharpie permanent marker. At least he's not in any product photography sessions and we don't have anything planned for the next couple days. BTW he drew on his bedroom walls too but hey that I can cover with paint nothing to get upset about. Yes, there's always something interesting happening here at the home of Typhoon Trio.


What artistic master piece has your little one made for you???


Catch you on the flip side.
same time. same place.

Model - Artist

Body Painting Artist - art by RoMa

Make sure to catch both my friends Kristi from Kristi James Photography and her sister Jessica from Jessica Ann Photography for their Photo-A-Day challenge! 

Leave us some blog love too please. It always makes us smile =)