A Fun Collaboration with Resa!

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Art, Poetry

Dear Friends,

After almost two months on a break, it’s good to be back because I’ve missed you all, and I hope I haven’t been forgotten. 🙂 Before the break, one of my friends, Resa, and I had decided to collaborate on a post. First of all, if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Resa, you can find her at https://artgowns.com/ & https://graffitiluxandmurals.com/.

We were talking one day about limericks (during my limerick phase) and she suggested adding some artwork with a few that I had written. Thus, the collaboration commenced! Resa is a costume designer of gorgeous gowns. She is a passionate photographer of outdoor ephemeral art. And her artistic talent is incredible, appealing to our emotions as seen in her sketches below.

Two limericks I sent to Resa were about my lovable canine, Copper, who is almost 14 years old. He doesn’t go fast or far anymore, and his hind legs are weakening. But he is the biggest sweetheart with amber eyes that see right into your soul. The other limerick was about blooms because of my love for nature. Then Resa suggested that I find inspiration from her sketches to write some poetic thoughts. This was challenging because of the writer’s block I’ve been up against. But in its own time, inspiration arrived, which turned into shadorma poetry both serious and soothing. Resa’s beautiful artwork inspired, along with our current political climate, and Nature herself.
So, I hope you enjoy our teamwork!

My limericks
My photo that inspired Resa
Resa’s Copper process
All the love in black & white
Copper in color
My limerick
Resa’s blooming process
Resa’s lovely creation

My responses to Resa’s blooms…

Nature’s Therapy

She lounges
in nature’s embrace
in a world
that rages
unsettling to the core
blooms provide comfort

Her country
spins and twists and turns
an outcome
uncharted
she finds a place of respite
reveling in silk

Blooming Comfort

Colors of
nature offer hope
golden, pink,
purple, red
evoking elation for
tomorrow’s sunrise

She sinks her
soul into their hues,
fragrances,
spring softness,
being a part of their world
a setting divine

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved
All artwork credited to Resa McConaghy

A Big Thanks to Resa for collaborating with me,
and for sharing her artwork
that enriches our lives! ❤️🌺❤️

And Friends, Thank you for stopping by!
I hope you discovered a takeaway
to enhance your day. 💜💛❤️🩷

177 thoughts on “A Fun Collaboration with Resa!”

  12. Dear Lauren,

    Welcome back!

    I am thrilled and honoured to be part of your return to blogging after your blogging hiatus.

    I adore the poetry…limericks, shadorma and their spaces in between.

    You know, I fell in love with Copper when I read Copper Boy in Ever So Gently.

    “never mind when he attempted to eat the barbecue!”

    That line says so much – how we continue to love even when stressed to a point of breaking. That we can forgive. That we can rise above the material world to an intellectual self.

    This collaboration began, then shortly after my beloved Jeep cat passed. Drawing Copper was a perfect therapy for me.

    Art inspires more art.

    War inspires more war.

    I say “Make Art Not War!”

    Thank. you for this wonderful experience, Lauren!

    ❦🌹🎨✍️xo

    1. Hi Resa,

      I’m so glad we did this post together, but even more grateful for your patience! The last two months have been crazy, to say the least. I’m also glad you liked my poems because I wanted to ‘do right’ by your amazing art.

      As to Copper, he’s challenged us in some ways, and I’ll never forget that day when the barbecue almost met its demise. 🙂 But he’s a love bug, for sure! And I’m still sorry about Jeep’s passing, but I’m glad that drawing Copper was therapeutic for you.

      I love these lines of yours: “how we continue to love even when stressed to a point of breaking. That we can forgive. That we can rise above the material world to an intellectual self.” How profound!

      And Yes to “Make Art Not War!”

      You’re so welcome, and thank you for teaming up with me. I’m honored and thrilled too!

      Hugs, my friend ❤️🤗🌷

      1. Hugs back to you, dear Lauren!

        Your poetry to my art is sublime. Thank you!

        I’m happy you are back blogging and the crazy of the last 2 months is mostly behind you.

        I’m so complimented that you, a writer, like those few lines I wrote.

        Okay, abbra cadabbra – writing block is gone!
        ❤️🤗🌷

      2. Aww, Resa, you are amazing! I hope we can do this again. And Annika asked if we thought of doing a limerick/sketch book together. Who knows, right? The future is our oyster! Hope you’re having a good weekend! xoxoxoxo

      3. YES! Who knows. We seem to have something going between us. Oysters’r’us!
        Hope you’re having a fab weekend too!
        🌹❦🌟🌺xo

      6. Dear Lauren and Resa , I nearly missed this absolutely beautiful and moving post. Welcome back dear Lauren. Your poetry is delightful and heartwarming. Copper is a beautiful and sweet. I love slobbering puppy kisses. I hope he is doing well and that you are fine and rested.
        Dearest Meece Resa, this is the first paintings of still life flowers by you that I’ve seen and I’m blown away once again by the beauty of your art.
        This is a spectacular collaboration, I love it.Many hugs to you both!

        xoxoxoxo

      7. Thank you dear Holly Meece!

        I’m so happy you like the flowers! I do like trying new things.

        Drawing a dog was completely new to me. I can’t remember ever drawing an animal. Now I know I can!

        Lauren was fab to colab with, and I’m glad she is back blogging. I did miss her.

        Speaking of colabs, sending you an update on Mr. B.D. shortly! xoxoxo

      8. Copper is a beautiful subject to draw and you did amazing , it looks so like him and you did justice to that copper-colored coat that is so shiny and beautiful. I too am happy to see that Lauren is back. I missed her posts so much!
        xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

      11. Hi Holly, thanks so much for your amazing comment and welcome back for me! Life has been stressful, but things are calming down. So, it’s good to be back. Copper has been popular here and has no idea. 🙂 I’ll have to give him lots of belly rubs. I loved working with Resa, and I’m happy that my poems paired well with her beautiful sketches. I hope we get to do it again sometime. Have a lovely weekend, and hugs to you and Resa too! 🩷🌺

      12. I’m glad things have improved and you have returned. You and your works are sorely missed when you are away. This is a lovely post and as a doggie owner I feel your love for Copper , such a wonderful pet , so beautiful and the name a perfect fit!
        You and Resa have put together a moving and lovely post. Thank you both for that.
        Hugs and slobbery kisses for Copper.
        🐾🐾🦴🦴❤️

  13. WOW!!!! Welcome back, Lauren! What a spectacular collaboration. You and Resa are truly brilliant together – your poetic words and Resa’s artistic genius. I LOVE Copper – he makes everything beautiful.

    2. Hi Rebecca, it was so much fun to collaborate with Resa, and her talents are infinite that always evoke a jaw-dropping reaction. Thanks SO much for your amazing words, and Copper sends slobbery kisses your way! He is a handsome fellow, isn’t he? 🙂 Sending hugs! ❤️

    1. Thanks for the warm welcome, John, and for your awesome words about the poems and art. Resa’s art is always so beautiful. I’m happy you enjoyed our collaboration; it was fun to team up with Resa. Hope all is well in your world!

    1. Thanks so much for your wonderful comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed our collaboration, and I agree about Resa’s drawing of Copper. My husband and I love both the color and black & white. I appreciate you stopping by!

    2. Hello Gi!

      Thank you!

      I drew Copper right after Jeep passed. It might sound crazy, but being with a dog for a bit helped give me some space.

      He’s a beautiful boy. xx

  24. Good to see you again, Lauren! You and Resa make a wonderful team. I enjoyed the poetry and the sketches and the synergy that brought them to life. Copper is looking good (what a handsome boy!) and I’m glad to know he’s still getting around in his golden years. Here’s wishing both you and Resa more opportunities to collaborate and share your art with the rest of us. 😊

    1. Hi Mike, it’s good to be back! Thanks for your wonderful words about the poems and art. It was fun to work with Resa. She’s always so creative. I’ll let Copper know that he looks handsome too. 🙂 And I hope we get to collaborate again sometime. I hope you’ve been doing well, and I look forward to reading your stunning poetry again. Take care, my friend

  26. Lauren, welcome back and wow, what a shows-stopper of a post! 😀 The collaboration between you and Resa is magical, her artistic pieces stunning and your poetry embracing nature tenderly, the love for your dear Copper profound! Do you have plans for any more? Possibly in a book of your verse and Resa’s art? Wishing you a lovely weekend, my friend! xx ❤️

    1. Thanks for your amazing comment and welcome back, Annika! I’m glad you enjoyed our teamwork. It was a joy to work with Resa. I’m one of her biggest fans, and she always amazes me with her talent. No plans now, but who knows what the future holds. 🙂 You planted the seed for a great idea, so thank you. Hope you are well, and have a lovely weekend too. Hugs 🩷🌺

    2. Hi Frank, thanks so much for stopping by. Resa has given me tremendous support through the years of my writing and books. I love her art, so I’m glad she suggested that we collaborate. It was a lot of fun! Thanks again, for your kind comment. And Copper is super lovable. 🙂

  28. Thank you for sharing this wonderful collaboration! Your poetry is beautiful, and I love Resa’s art as I discovered her blog just a while ago. She truly captured the soulful essence of your sweet Copper in both the color and b/w. I, too, have an older dog and feel your profound love for him. Best wishes, Susan

    2. Hi Susan, thanks so much for your kind words and visit. I’m glad you’ve discovered Resa’s blog. She always says that she’s one of my biggest fans; well, I’m also one of hers! It’s wonderful that the poetry about Copper resonated with you. Thanks again for stopping by! ❤️

  29. Welcome back, Lauren, and thank you for sharing this beautiful collaboration. Resa’s art is stunning and beautifully pairs with your poetry. 💕

      1. You’re welcome, Lauren, and thank you. I had issues with my hands last week but I am much better now. Too many years of typing. LOL 💗

  32. Dare I add my humble voice to this chorus? Welcome back, Lauren. And what a grand welcome you have with all these comments.

    I loved the poem about your dog. (I named a little girl character Copper in one of early blog serials.) Resa’s beautiful portrait captures his personality. I love all of her drawings, but the one with the flowers is a splendid mix of beauty and fun. Hugs to you both.

    1. I’m happy you added your voice to this amazing chorus, Teagan! Thanks for your lovely words! When we adopted Copper in 2012, that was his name which fit him perfectly with his coat, so we kept it. Resa did a superb job (as always). Hugs to you and hope you’ve been well! ❤️🌺🐾

  38. You two have made a perfect collaboration… her art is magnificent, your limericks are perfectly matching..
    Despite the writers block you still was able to create something, I applaud you for that.

  39. It’s so nice to see you back here, you have most definitely not been forgotten. In fact, just the other day I was thinking I need to visit your blog and check if you’re back. But you beat me to it. Anyway, very much enjoyed the art and poetry.

    1. You’re so sweet, Pooja, and you made my day. When I take long breaks, I always wonder, you know? 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed this fun collaboration, and if you don’t know Resa, please visit her site. You’ll love it. I’m happy to see you too! 🩷🌺

      1. I’ll definitely check out her site. Oh yes, I definitely know what you mean. I took a break for a few months once but always wondered if people still thought of me and what everyone was up to in my absence 😅

  40. Welcome back Lauren. I can see by the uber amount of comments here, nobody has forgotten you. ❤ What a fantastic collab with the Great Resa, I’ve done a few collabs with Resa too, and she’s multi-talented – artist, designer, photographer and writer. Your poetry was evocative of the times, wrapped in beauty and hope. And Copper poem had me chuckling, especially, first stanza. Hugs ❤ xx

    1. Thanks for your wonderful words of encouragement and support to both of us, Debby, and I’m humbled the uber amount of comments. But many are due to Resa too. 🙂 Still, it’s an amazing come-back greeting! So you know what it’s like to collab with Resa. She’s amazing! And I appreciate your kind words about my poetry too. Yes, Copper is a cutie who comes with lots of slobber and shedding. Hugs to you, and hope you’ve been well! xoxoxo

  42. Excellent collaboration Lauren. I really did not realize you were gone for that long, 2 months. Anyways, I am glad that you are alive and well.

    Can’t wait to see your poetry in August. Wishing you a happy and amazing month of August💯✨✨

  43. As if anyone can forget Lauren Scott
    Never.
    Welcome back dear friend.
    Missed you a lot, we did.

    Great Copper limericks.
    And glorious collaboration. Wowed by you two.

    But now that you’re back go slow please. Please.

    I mentioned you and borrowed a few of your lines for a W3 cento the other day. 🙇🏽‍♀️ please don’t mind 🙏

    I knew you were absent and didn’t want to bother you with notifs. 🙇🏽‍♀️ 🤗
    Remember, go easy dear one. I’m going so slow, you’d think I’m a snail. It’s so hot. I can’t do more.
    ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ bee well.

    1. Well, you never know, and contrary to your words, I do feel the air of silence from some, but it is what is. There’s nothing I can do, even though it does’t make me feel good. I’m going slow and life is finally smoothing out. And I know what you mean about the heat. It’s been the hottest summer for us w/o a/c. But we finally bought a little unit for our family room, so that is our ‘cool’ room. 🙂

      Of course, you can use my lines. Let me know when; I’d love to read your post since I missed a lot when I was gone.

      Have a great day and stay well too, my friend! xoxoxoxo

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