Author Archives: Moon Ventures

About Moon Ventures

Somewhere Over the Moon provides the opportunity to share my pictures of nature, my original oil paintings, and quotes that make me realize something about myself and life.

From Vatican to Catacombs

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Moon Ventures

Tuesday at 7:15 am we departed for the Vatican to tour the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica. Our tour group is quite small at only 14 people so it makes it much nicer, don’t need to wait for so … Continue reading →

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When In Rome…..

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Moon Ventures

Note: Writing Moon Ventures blog under here because my Moon Ventures blog site wants to be Italian and unable to download pictures. Left the house at 4am on Sunday am and landed in Rome at 8am Monday am (9 hours … Continue reading →

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Hovering in the Moment

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Moon Ventures

“Hummingbird shows us how to re-visit the past for the purpose of releasing it instead of being caught in a permanently backward flight pattern. It also helps us to see that if we step aside we may see our life … Continue reading →

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Life is Art

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Moon Ventures

“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” ~ John Gardner Butterfly on Lilac  ~  24×18 original oil painting by LMoon. 

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Peaceful Pond

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Moon Ventures

I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from posting on my blog, but will catch up posting of my latest oil paintings I’ve completed since the last post. “Peaceful Pond” – 24×24. “Happiness consists not of having, but of being. … Continue reading →

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Carol’s Amaryllis

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Moon Ventures

Here is my recent oil painting, a 24×24 named “Carol’s Amaryllis” (sold). Each painting I complete is my favorite and they are all difficult to relinquish to new homes. But I also feel quite honored that other’s find beauty and … Continue reading →

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Pink Daisy

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Moon Ventures

The Pink Daisy is an original 24×36 oil painting by LMoon (me). Daisies convey cheer and exuberance. A Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity and also new beginnings (probably because they open at dawn.) I hope you enjoy this pink variety. … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice Sunset

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Moon Ventures

This season reminds me of spiritual insights that are a truth of truth and that touch the depths of my being, my existence, more profoundly than any truth of facts. This Solstice season is poetry, and you are a part … Continue reading →

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Pink Tulip Painting

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Moon Ventures

“Respond to every call that excites your spirit.” ~ Rumi 12″x12″ Oil Painting by L Moon

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Freedom

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Moon Ventures

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety or possessions – we cannot be free.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh “The revelation of thought takes … Continue reading →

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